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Insect pollinators are under threat. In the EU, the abundance and diversity of wild pollinators have declined, with over 40% of insect species at risk...
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Social robots vast capabilities call for human-centred, ethical design and developmentSocial robots, those that interact and communicate with humans...
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After leading deployment of industrial robotics, Europe now faces transformation based on automation and service robotsEvolving technology and...
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According to the January issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin - Crop monitoring in Europe – which was published today, weather conditions since the start of...
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There is urgent need to enable quantitative assessments, to track pathways and to protect the vulnerable deep-sea environment.Marine litter has...
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The JRC has launched an online survey to collect information about stakeholders’ needs regarding suitable test materials for micro(nano)plastics...
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A recent JRC report proposes an EU Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (EU-PoMS), to harmonise the systematic monitoring of the status and trends pollinators...
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In a Science article published today, an International team of researchers calls for greater consideration of soil biodiversity and functions in...
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Published last December, the 2020 edition of The State of Europe’s Forests (SoEF 2020) is a comprehensive summary on a multitude of forest aspects in...
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A new publication provides the opportunity to reflect on contributions to research and on the societal added value of Citizen Science.
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IPCHEM provides a wealth of occurrence data on chemicals present in our environment, food, indoor air, and even in our bodies. A JRC report describes...
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The two certified reference materials may contribute to the REACH classification of nanoforms, as zeta potential is an essential physicochemical...
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JRC training-of-trainers (ToT) programme on how science can inform policies and make them better.
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