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RSS![The 2017 edition of the EU R&D Scoreboard (the Scoreboard) comprises the 2500 companies investing the largest sums in R&D in the world in 2016/17](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-12/european_companies_jack_up_investment_into_research_and_development.jpg?itok=_b9T3aQH)
European Union firms have significantly increased their investments in research and development (R&D), rising above the world's average growth rate.
![The new web portal provides up-to date information on topics related to the promotion of health and well-being, in particular the prevention of non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-12/a_gateway_to_knowledge_on_health.jpeg?itok=ozfOIs4n)
The European Commission has launched a Knowledge Gateway on Health Promotion and Disease Prevention to support the implementation of health policies...
![This Scientific Opinion will inform future EU policies to help increase the quantity of sustainable food coming from the ocean.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/sam-food-oceans-copyright-alessandromannini2017.jpg?itok=qgb7QdIS)
Today the High Level Group of the Commission's Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) published a Scientific Opinion on food from the oceans, to which the...
![Africa EUMETSAT, 2017](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/africa-title-pic.jpg?itok=Ug1tKL_e)
Over 30 years of JRC scientific collaboration with Africa have been compiled in one publication, "Science for the AU-EU Partnership - Building...
![Floodings](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/adobestock-85096058-floodings.jpg?itok=-ex6hKFF)
Damage to critical infrastructure caused by climate hazards could triple by the 2020s and multiply over ten-fold by the end of the century.Over the...
![This year's edition of "Science meets Parliaments" focuses on the role of science in a post-fact society.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/science-meets-parliaments.jpg?itok=r_1v6xQY)
For the third time, Members of the European Parliament, policy-makers from EU institutions, Member States, national parliaments, regional authorities...
![The JRC provided input on key observations in the 3rd Energy Union report](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/energyunion-title-pic.png?itok=jC9Huh2n)
The JRC's scientific input formed the basis for key observations in the European Commission’s 3rd State of the Energy Union report, which tracks...
![JRC scientists used a range of models and scenarios to assess the potential impacts of climate change on global agriculture](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/climate-change-global-agriculture_title-pic.png?itok=KiFjMbwp)
A JRC analysis of potential climate change and mitigation impacts on global agriculture looks to 2050 and highlights the importance of careful policy...
![The JRC sent egg samples to 85 European laboratories](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/eggs-flickr-kevin-choi.jpg?itok=EnVbfSEv)
Almost all (79 out of 85) laboratories were able to quickly and accurately determine the amount of fipronil and its main degradation product, fipronil...
![The JRC’s data shows the greenhouse gas emissions savings of bioenergy and biofuel pathways](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-05/sustainable-bioenergy-biofuel-production_title_pic.jpg?itok=HFkEg5-N)
Some bioenergy and biofuel pathways have higher greenhouse gas savings than others, according to the latest data published by the JRC.
![Southern Poland hosts most of the cities with highest particulate pollution in Europe](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/sherpa-air-quality-adobestock_131246643_copyright_grzegorz_polak.jpeg?itok=2_efcL-h)
The European Commission published an Air Quality Atlas for Europe that maps the origins of fine particulate matter in Europe's largest cities.
![RMIS illustration](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/jrc-rmis-201709.jpg?itok=K-4CxFlZ)
To ensure a secure and sustainable supply of raw materials and to better manage resource use, Europe requires comprehensive knowledge of the entire...
![JRC research fed into the Commission’s evidence-based second Mobility Package](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/green-car-industry-title.png?itok=0HP12OrB)
JRC research provided direct input to the European Commission’s 2nd Mobility Package, designed to offer a new deal for consumers, restore citizens’...
![The JRC presents the new Global Energy and Climate Outlook at COP23](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-11/cop23-title.png?itok=zMA0_Sfx)
If countries invest in additional climate mitigation measures, hundreds of thousands of lives could be saved and the co-benefits will already offset...
![The JRC is sharing the Smart Specialisation methodology with Ukrainian authorities to support the development of unique competitive advantages in the country.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-10/s3p_in_ukraine.jpg?itok=4DiD77Zk)
The JRC has joined forces with Ukrainian authorities to work together on innovation strategies based on the smart specialisation approach, to foster...
![Competence Centre on Modelling](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-10/social_media_modelling.png?itok=-RlUiWSt)
On 26 October 2017 the Commission launched a Competence Centre on Modelling. Hosted by the JRC, it will promote a responsible, coherent and...
![CoPFiR will facilitate collaboration between scientists and policy makers on financial issues](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-10/cop-financial-research-launch.png?itok=FancjM8T)
The JRC has launched a Community of Practice in Financial Research, bringing scientists and policymakers together to provide scientific input for...
![Global GHG emissions continue to be dominated by fossil carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-10/fotolia_98240623_coal_power_plant_vanderwolf_images.jpg?itok=G_5a3e-3)
The annual assessment of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the JRC and the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) confirms that CO2...
![ECIBC illustration](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-10/jrc-ecibc-breast-cancer.jpg?itok=ewNA2a9l)
The JRC has published an interactive European map with information on breast cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for 35...
![Event picture](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-10/jrc-eu-strategy-eusdr.jpg?itok=GJvDReHC)
Energy security, transportation development, clean connectivity and financing opportunities come under the spotlight at this year's edition of the...