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RSS![Global Report on Food Crises finds that in 2017 major famines were partly averted but food security remains critical](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/adobestock_8715640small.jpg?itok=33pm1IbD)
The Global Report on Food Crises, presented on 22 March 2018 in Rome, indicates that major risks of famine were averted in 2017 in the four countries...
![JRC has supported the Digital Taxation package by providing data and estimates on corporate profit allocation of Web companies](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/blossomstar_adobestock.com_.jpg?itok=GIt4hcbF)
On 21 March 2018, the Commission presented its proposal establishing rules at EU level to ensure the fair and effective taxation of the digital...
![Improving the quality of life of children born with Down syndrome o is a priority in the EU Framework Programmes for Research](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/downsyndromadobestock_128911213.jpeg?itok=fBhO5lK4)
The European Commission supports projects to improve the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and social integration of people with Down's Syndrome.
![JRC-developed technology for mapping damaged historical buildings Copyright: EU, Gexcel](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/cultural-heritage.jpg?itok=__ZpyR_R)
The JRC lends its expertise from safety and security of buildings, through 3D laser scanning technologies to neutron resonance analysis for...
![Global warming is facilitating the spread of arboviruses worldwide](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/viralinfection-mosquitoes-cover-pic.jpg?itok=pW7JcFwH)
Global warming has allowed disease-bearing insects to proliferate, increasing exposure to viral infections.
![The Knowledge Centre for Food Fraud and Quality will support EU policymakers and national authorities by providing access to, and sharing up-to-date scientific knowledge on food fraud and food quality issues.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/backdrop_kcfoodfraud_-_copy.png?itok=9qdwmCEX)
Responding to consumer concerns about food quality and fraudulent practices concerning food the European Commission is launching a Knowledge Centre...
![The JRC is working to improve gender equality in science](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/intwomensday-adobestock_58281556_sergey_nivens.jpeg?itok=tl6LKRaN)
To mark International Women’s Day, some of our leading scientists tell us about their work and why they love science.
![European fires are set to increase in size and scope, putting lives and livelihoods at risk](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/climate-action-wildfire-title-adobestock_45205132_paulo_m.f._pires.jpeg?itok=l0lpiVjQ)
Adapting our land use and mitigating the effects of climate change are key to minimising fire danger in Europe
![Soils can offset greenhouse gas emissions, but use of fertilisers can lead to increased N2O emissions from soil](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/adobestock_87624930.jpeg?itok=oWqVeH1M)
A study just published by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Nature Climate Change shows that soils can be a net sink of greenhouse gases through...
![Soil erosion affects over 12 million hectares of land in the EU](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-02/adobestock_42081491.jpeg?itok=phUZttpP)
Soil erosion costs European countries €1.25 billion in annual agricultural productivity loss and €155 million in the gross domestic product (GDP) loss...
![Vaccination was found to be the best strategy for stopping epidemics](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-03/adobestock_128513269_redpixel.jpeg?itok=dC8EXPpL)
Scientists simulated real-world social networks to assess the best strategies for halting epidemics
![Changes to the way land is used is having a knock-on effect on temperatures](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-02/adobestock_133747314_chokniti_2018.jpeg?itok=CbERCSPf)
Scientists reveal how recent vegetation cover changes have ultimately made the planet warmer.
![The report establishes the quality requirements to be respected for safe use of recycled water in agriculture](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-02/agriculture-waste-water-adobestock_86772407.jpeg?itok=xaPPrN0B)
The JRC has published a report on the minimum quality requirements for the use of treated waste water for agricultural purposes.This science for...
![JRC-managed initiatives support capacity building and scientific exchange with Western Balkans partners](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-02/westernbalkan-innovation-adobestock_100202090.png?itok=AceE191r)
The Commission unveiled a new plan this week, laying out paths to EU membership for the Western Balkans countries.Through democratic, political...
![MECSA aims to empower individuals to assess the level of protection of their email communications and promote best practices among email providers](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-02/mecsa-safe-email-pic.png?itok=snL_RNzA)
The ‘My Email Communications Security Assessment (MECSA)’ tool can run a quick check on your email communications and provide feedback on how well...
![Commission launches a new tool to report cancer burden statistics and trends across Europe](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-02/adobestock_vitanovski.jpg?itok=bNSlVt6g)
Cancer may seem to strike European citizens randomly, but there is actually great variation across Europe in incidence, mortality, and survival.In...
![The study highlights the need to prepare effective adaptation plans for a likely increase of floods in Europe](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/floodrisk_eu_title-pic_markrobinson2018-flickr.jpg?itok=Xm1PkZKF)
Europe is expected to see a considerable increase in flood risk in coming years, even under an optimistic climate change scenario of 1.5°C warming...
![Smart Specialisation: Sixty European regions get ready to develop joint energy projects](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/s3-smart-specialisation-banner-for-the-web.gif?itok=lkLLgno9)
Sixty EU regions which have set energy as a priority in their Smart Specialisation Strategies will now move to the practical phase – implementing...
![The new Commission knowledge portal provides a single point of entry to knowledge related to migration.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/kcmd-portal_adobestock_55585362_by_auris.jpeg?itok=wk07k2qj)
A new web portal provides a single point of entry to knowledge relevant to EU policies on migration and related fields.
![EU, industry and nuclear professionals together on decommissioning, 23 January 2018](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-02/2018_01_23_nuclear_decommissioning_-_14.jpg?itok=YgQVfTLf)
The European Commission has teamed up with industry representatives and nuclear professionals to organise a knowledge-sharing roundtable on the...