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Speakers at last week's high-level stakeholder consultation conference on the EU’s long-term strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions lamented...
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The JRC released a new batch of a certified reference material (CRM) - ERM®-EF318k - consisting of gas oil that contains the Euromarker Solvent Yellow...
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European researchers developed a new classification system for photovoltaic (PV) devices, which can be used to reliably estimate their efficiency...
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JRC scientists have developed methods for the in-depth characterization of multi-functionalized gold nanoparticles. This will support the development...
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The World in 2050 (TWI2050) initiative last week launched the report 'Transformations to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals' at the United...
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The JRC recently participated in a measurement campaign to assess satellite ocean colour products in the Arctic.Satellite technologies are an...
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Using digital technologies for learning in schools improves parents' perceptions of these technologies, which in turn helps children's digital...
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A new app is being tested at the Science in the City festival in Toulouse which will enable cities to promote their cultural heritage in a novel and...
Services of European Commission,the Joint Research Centre and Directorate‑General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology, have initiated...
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How agricultural residues can be used to help meet local energy needs in Africa was discussed at a scientific workshop held in Dakar (Senegal) last...