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Standardisation of Organ-on-chip technology is an important step towards personalised medicine and animal-free testing.
Release of the first batch of material was recently approved by Italian authorities.
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Heating and cooling systems employed in buildings and our homes remain a major source of harmful pollutants across the continent.
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Even in winter, Europe’s warmer, coastal regions are among the preferred destinations – out of the top 10 most visited, seven are in the south.
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The new JRC site in Seville will be an example of sustainability and innovation.
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A slow start of the green transition can get a boost by using the smart specialisation approach also as a tool to address climate and environmental challenges.
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The Atlas of migration uses data to frame migration drivers and dynamics.
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Graphs and details of a year in which global research and development investment reached an all-time high.
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Dry autumn overall favourable for winter cereals
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A JRC study reveals passive social media use correlates to loneliness, while active engagement does not.