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The resurrection of Franz Liszt's unfinished opera Sardanapalo
“Once lost is lost", one may think, especially if the piece of forgotten patrimony is an opera from 1850 that is “incomplete, too fragmented and irretrievable”, according to the experts. Except for Dr. David Trippet: like an art restorer holding…“Once lost is lost", one may think, especially if the piece of forgotten patrimony is an opera from 1850 that is “incomplete, too fragmented and irretrievable”, according to the…“Once lost is lost", one may think, especially if the piece of forgotten patrimony is an opera from 1850 that is “incomplete, too fragmented and…“Once lost is lost", one may think, especially if the piece of forgotten patrimony is an opera from 1850 that is “incomplete, too fragmented and irretrievable”, according to…“Once lost is lost", one may think, especially if the piece of forgotten patrimony is an opera from 1850 that is “incomplete… -
2018 Research highlights
By the end of 2018, the ERC had funded over 9,000 projects. More than 9,000 incredible stories, all worth telling.Here we showcase some highlights from the last year:By the end of 2018, the ERC had funded over 9,000 projects. More than 9,000 incredible stories, all worth telling.Here we showcase some highlights from the last year:By the end of 2018, the ERC had funded over 9,000 projects. More than 9,000 incredible stories, all worth telling.Here we showcase some highlights…By the end of 2018, the ERC had funded over 9,000 projects. More than 9,000 incredible stories, all worth telling.Here we showcase some highlights from the last year:By the end of 2018, the ERC had funded over 9,000 projects. More than 9,000 incredible stories, all worth telling.Here we… -
The women of fundamental physics
This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still noticeably underrepresented. She reflects on how far women have come in Theoretical Physics and what…This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still noticeably underrepresented. She…This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still…This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of physics where women are still noticeably…This 8 March, the ERC celebrates the achievements of grantee Dr Mariana Graña, a determined researcher in a branch of… -
Scientists of the Seven Seas
Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC funded scientists devote a lot of energy and resources to investigate the seas around the world - this…Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC funded scientists devote a lot of…Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC…Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to our ecosystems. ERC funded scientists devote a…Seas and oceans cover about 70% of the Earth's surface, playing a crucial role in the development of life and fundamental to… -
Understanding thinness to fight off obesity
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and therefore at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders…According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and therefore at a higher risk of…According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and…According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650 million were obese and therefore at a higher risk…According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. Of these, over 650… -
Spotting the killjoy cell
A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of different sizes and shapes. In such a densely populated environment, the chances of detecting a single tumour cell circulating in…A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of different sizes and shapes. In such a densely populated environment…A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of different sizes and shapes. In…A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of different sizes and shapes. In such a densely populated…A microchip device to detect tumour cells in the blood, at a glanceThere are trillions of cells in the human body of… -
Neutrinos: a salt mine of information
Alina Badescu is a young researcher, with her head in the sky and her thoughts firmly buried under layers of rock – in some of her native Romania’s most stunning salt mines. Her work focuses on neutrinos, small subatomic particles that can tell us a…Alina Badescu is a young researcher, with her head in the sky and her thoughts firmly buried under layers of rock – in some of her native Romania’s most stunning salt mines. Her work…Alina Badescu is a young researcher, with her head in the sky and her thoughts firmly buried under layers of rock – in some of her native Romania’s…Alina Badescu is a young researcher, with her head in the sky and her thoughts firmly buried under layers of rock – in some of her native Romania’s most stunning salt mines…Alina Badescu is a young researcher, with her head in the sky and her thoughts firmly buried under layers of rock – in some… -
A new weapon against pancreatic cancer on the way ?
Tamoxifen, a drug used in breast cancer treatment, may be repositioned to treat pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of death by cancer in Europe. It has a very low survival rate with less than 1 per cent of sufferers…Tamoxifen, a drug used in breast cancer treatment, may be repositioned to treat pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of death by cancer in Europe. It has a very…Tamoxifen, a drug used in breast cancer treatment, may be repositioned to treat pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of death…Tamoxifen, a drug used in breast cancer treatment, may be repositioned to treat pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancer is the 4th leading cause of death by cancer in Europe. It…Tamoxifen, a drug used in breast cancer treatment, may be repositioned to treat pancreatic cancerPancreatic cancer is the… -
On the trail of the first printed books, the beginning of the knowledge economy
Until the middle of the 15th century, books were copied by hand. After the printing of the Gutenberg Bible, in Mainz, printed books started to circulate in Europe marking the start of a new era. But what do we know about the first modern books? What…Until the middle of the 15th century, books were copied by hand. After the printing of the Gutenberg Bible, in Mainz, printed books started to circulate in Europe marking the start of…Until the middle of the 15th century, books were copied by hand. After the printing of the Gutenberg Bible, in Mainz, printed books started to…Until the middle of the 15th century, books were copied by hand. After the printing of the Gutenberg Bible, in Mainz, printed books started to circulate in Europe marking the…Until the middle of the 15th century, books were copied by hand. After the printing of the Gutenberg Bible, in Mainz,… -
When scientific curiosity sparks innovation
Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official side event to the world-renowned Slush. Techy events like these may seem almost science fictional at moments and it can be…Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official side event to the world-renowned Slush. Techy events like…Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official side event to the world…Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official side event to the world-renowned Slush. Techy…Matchmaking science ready for release on the market with investors in start-ups is the aim of Y Science 2018, the official…
