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RSS![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...
![The emerging pollutants include pharmaceuticals, newly registered pesticides, industrial plastic additives, personal care products and new flame retardants.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/adobestock_158981617.jpeg?itok=lRD1GyRD)
The majority of chemicals on a combined list of more than 2700 potential marine contaminants are what's known as 'emerging pollutants': substances...
![Asian elephants moving through the Kaziranga National Park, India](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/33567370515_432045234e_o.jpg?itok=SVWY5AJl)
The JRC has measured progress and shortfalls in the connectivity of protected areas in countries across the world, identifying the main priorities to...
![The report presents lessons learnt on disaster preparedness from non-nuclear emergencies](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/teaming_up.jpg?itok=CCDFoHlc)
The JRC joins forces with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to assess similarities in emergency preparedness and...
![High performance magnets used in many applications from electric vehicles to IT equipment contain rare earth elements such as Neodymium](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/raw-materials-circular-economy-adobestock_106666063.jpeg?itok=EGmO7mk9)
Critical raw materials are not used to their full extent as part of the circular economy and there are several improvement opportunities to reuse and...
![The map shows a global visualisation of travel time to the city with the shortest associated journey](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/global_map_travel_time_to_cities.jpg?itok=8hMdp4qE)
A team of researchers have mapped urban accessibility worldwide to support global and local decision-making on development and environmental policies.
![In the event of a serious accident, eCall automatically dials 112 - Europe's single emergency number.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/call_guideline.jpg?itok=W19QFr4L)
The JRC and the GSA have released guidelines to ensure that automatic 112 call devices (eCall) meet compatibility and performance requirements ahead...
![Several new soil parameters will be measured in the next soil survey](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/soil-data-project_adobestock_125345985.jpeg?itok=ps4lNX32)
The JRC is ready to carry out the most comprehensive assessment of soil biodiversity across the continent.
![Grid power lines](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/fotolia-ania-2017-power-lines.jpg?itok=HYnPYc_b)
Electricity is the backbone of European society. When a natural disaster hits the power grid, recovery can happen in a matter of hours or it could...
![Blockchain’s distributed ledger technology has wide-ranging implications for the education sector](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-01/blockchain-title.png?itok=Hyy2Ep9K)
Blockchain technology can help improve old models of data management and bring benefits to learners and educational institutions in the EU - if...
![Hydrozoan polyps living on coral surface. Credit: S. Montano, Milan-Bicocca University](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-12/hydrozoan_polyps.jpg?itok=5R5KNaMc)
Corals may have unexpected allies in improving their health and resilience.In a new study published today in Proceedings of the Royal Society, the...