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RSS![The performance criteria for Covid-19 tests developed by the JRC are intended as additional guidance to the current legal requirements.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-04/analysis_of_quantitative_pcr_data_for_proficiency_test_material_for_the_eurls_j4-3-9.jpg?itok=lbdxzpng)
Today, as part of the European Roadmap towards lifting coronavirus containment measures, the Commission is presenting guidelines on coronavirus...
![Normally packed cultural landmarks have become deserted during the pandemic](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-04/damianobuffo_adobestock_333977721.jpeg?itok=H1eFZ6LN)
Cultural sectors are among the most adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
![The EMM/MEDISYS system shows clusters of media reporting on coronavirus worldwide Copyright: EU 2020](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-04/capture_emm_covid_cluster_news.jpg?itok=RIb7yobR)
In times of the coronavirus, JRC analyst Jens Linge helps experts track the pandemic and push back on misinformation.
![The new control material was developed in the JRC’s laboratories in Geel, Belgium.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-03/img-20200326-wa0001_merged.jpg?itok=4P40ZBoO)
A new control material helps to check the correct functioning of coronavirus tests and to avoid false negatives.
![The JRC has scientists from all over Europe working together](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-03/headline-covid19.png?itok=gYj0TUyM)
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre has used its extensive knowledge and expertise to inform...
![Scientists identify four technological dynamics in the energy sector, having the power to limit global warming to below 2°C if implemented simultaneously.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-03/adobestock_269421643.jpeg?itok=j1WEjVpf)
The latest edition of the Global Energy and Climate Outlook report identifies four technological dynamics in the energy sector that can limit global...
![The rising temperatures in the Arctic may lead to additional emissions of greenhouse gasses.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-03/adobestock_241275462.jpeg?itok=8_4nWnjI)
The emissions from the thawing permafrost may become an important contributor to climate change.
![Sandy beaches cover more than 30% of the world’s coastlines](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-03/dedmityay_adobestock_305300531.jpeg?itok=4yUpa-Au)
Half of the world's beaches could disappear by the end of the century due to coastal erosion
![The JRC launched an inter-laboratory comparison study to identify and harmonise methods to measure microplastics in water](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-02/new-study-identifies-methods-measure-microplastics-water.jpg?itok=fXuMZZs_)
New study launched to identify and harmonise methods to measure microplastics in water.
![Experts analysed results of an EU-wide survey on attitudes to integration](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-02/irstone_adobestock_171027904.jpeg?itok=2-mYvDzA)
New study confirms the more immigrant and host communities interact, the more positively integration is perceived.
![Happy Onlife game takes players on a journey through the internet.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-02/hol_landscape_1_ec.png?itok=EhjoGavb)
This Safer Internet Day, the JRC launches a new and improved version of the popular game.
![The JRC analyses satellite data to track human settlements across the planet](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-02/dimazel_adobestock_302537669.jpeg?itok=p3DBOna4)
The 2019 Atlas of the Human Planet shows how more than three quarters of the world’s population now live in cities, towns and suburbs.
![People with positive perceptions on immigration tend to have a higher level of trust in the EU.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-02/adobestock_242667572.jpeg?itok=X4zuTwBz)
Low income, low level of education, low population density and old age are better predictors of people voting for parties favouring restrictive...
![A much more rapid increase in the installation rate is needed to decarbonise the power sector by 2050](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-01/adobestock_291969546.jpeg?itok=2_JNV-bz)
The EU’s photovoltaics (PV) installation rate has to increase drastically if we want to meet set renewable energy targets, according to the latest PV...
![Over 50 million people in the EU experienced energy poverty in 2018](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-01/adobestock_brilliant_eye_230521478.jpeg?itok=sHmZ-eie)
Over 50 million people in the EU experienced energy poverty in 2018. Energy poverty means that households are unable to afford essential energy...
![Contemporary Katowice city centre in Poland with old buildings, lift and facilities of a former coal mine](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-01/adobestock_kilhan_211300984.jpeg?itok=233DggYY)
A new JRC report shows that in more than half of the EU coal regions the switch to clean energy can create more jobs than currently exist in the coal...
![Increasing crossdisciplinarity in science is expected to lead to more effective research strategies.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-01/adobestock_122525547_converted_sh_cropped-01.jpg?itok=wApLsQ4J)
A new JRC report promotes crossdisciplinarity in biosciences to better inform policy and address societal needs.Biosciences are rich in innovation...
![The European Commission moves towards more citizen engagement at the European level.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-01/adobestock_59474279_aerogondo.jpeg?itok=CLkiMqqh)
The JRC organised the second Citizen Engagement Festival to strengthen and widen the role of citizen engagement in all phases of policy-making at the...
![Image showing dry corn field](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-12/adobestock_bits_and_splits_159466687.jpeg?itok=g2nU8Rtr)
Failure to limit global warming will lead to a less resilient supply of the ‘green water’ that plants and crops need to thrive, according to new...
![The labs are equipped to help scientists study and understand the fitness of components of nuclear power plants.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-12/vlastimil_sestak_adobestock_142244892.jpeg?itok=XaoEcjvN)
The JRC opens four more world-class nuclear facilities to European researchers.