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Today societies revisited by anthropologists and archaeologists
The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH). To date, nearly 500 projects are financed by the ERC in the SH domain, with a total budget of around €700 million. The ERC…The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH). To date, nearly 500 projects are financed by the ERC in…The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH). To date, nearly 500…The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH). To date, nearly 500 projects are financed by the…The European Research Council (ERC) funds frontier research across all fields, including Social Sciences and Humanities (SH)… -
How research helps to prevent armed conflicts
During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will be discussed. The project led by Professor Christoph Meyer, an ERC grantee based at King's College in London (UK) is…During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will be discussed. The project led by Professor Christoph Meyer,…During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will be discussed. The…During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will be discussed. The project led by Professor…During United Nations Disarmament Week (22-28 October 2012), the danger of the arms race and the need for its cessation will… -
Neuroscience 2012: An insight into ERC projects
Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life sciences have a neuroscience component. These projects aim at: advancing our knowledge of the nervous system in health and…Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life sciences have a neuroscience component. These projects aim…Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life sciences have a…Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life sciences have a neuroscience component. These…Almost 200 research projects are supported for a granted budget over €250 million. About 15% of ERC-funded projects in life… -
Taking mathematics to heart
Mathematics might seem like an abstract discipline, remote from real-world applications but their equations can significantly help understand and simulate the functioning of nature. Professor Alfio Quarteroni of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de…Mathematics might seem like an abstract discipline, remote from real-world applications but their equations can significantly help understand and simulate the functioning of nature…Mathematics might seem like an abstract discipline, remote from real-world applications but their equations can significantly help understand and…Mathematics might seem like an abstract discipline, remote from real-world applications but their equations can significantly help understand and simulate the functioning of…Mathematics might seem like an abstract discipline, remote from real-world applications but their equations can… -
Finely-tuned therapies for fighting disease
The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that leads to heart attacks and strokes. It is also needed for the controlled repair of blood vessels…The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that leads to heart attacks and strokes…The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that…The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the remodelling of the arteries that leads to heart attacks…The ability to fine-tune the functioning of blood vessels and the circulatory system is essential for combating the… -
Understanding turbulence: the key to weather prediction
After another anomalous summer, and with climate change still at the top of the political agenda, it seems that weather and climate forecasting have never been so topical. With the help of the ERC, Professor Sergej S. Zilitinkevich of the Finnish…After another anomalous summer, and with climate change still at the top of the political agenda, it seems that weather and climate forecasting have never been so topical. With the…After another anomalous summer, and with climate change still at the top of the political agenda, it seems that weather and climate forecasting have…After another anomalous summer, and with climate change still at the top of the political agenda, it seems that weather and climate forecasting have never been so topical…After another anomalous summer, and with climate change still at the top of the political agenda, it seems that weather and… -
Optimised crowd and traffic management: QED!
On the occasion of the European Mobility Week (16-22 September 2012), cities are encouraged to take initiatives to promote a sustainable urban mobility. Noise and air pollution have become sources of concern in many urban areas. Major European…On the occasion of the European Mobility Week (16-22 September 2012), cities are encouraged to take initiatives to promote a sustainable urban mobility. Noise and air pollution have…On the occasion of the European Mobility Week (16-22 September 2012), cities are encouraged to take initiatives to promote a sustainable urban…On the occasion of the European Mobility Week (16-22 September 2012), cities are encouraged to take initiatives to promote a sustainable urban mobility. Noise and air…On the occasion of the European Mobility Week (16-22 September 2012), cities are encouraged to take initiatives to promote a… -
Reverse engineering in late Gothic vaulted ceilings
The ‘Gothic’ architectural style, which flourished during the high- and late-medieval periods, from the 12th to 16th centuries AD, gave Europe some of its greatest cathedrals, minsters and churches as well as an architectural treasure house of…The ‘Gothic’ architectural style, which flourished during the high- and late-medieval periods, from the 12th to 16th centuries AD, gave Europe some of its greatest cathedrals, minsters…The ‘Gothic’ architectural style, which flourished during the high- and late-medieval periods, from the 12th to 16th centuries AD, gave Europe some…The ‘Gothic’ architectural style, which flourished during the high- and late-medieval periods, from the 12th to 16th centuries AD, gave Europe some of its greatest cathedrals…The ‘Gothic’ architectural style, which flourished during the high- and late-medieval periods, from the 12th to 16th… -
How to entangle two electrons – and do it again and again
Quantum theory, despite being one of the most successful scientific theories in history, throws up some bizarre ideas: quantum spin, the uncertainty principle, wave/particle duality, quantum entanglement and non-locality - or “spooky action at a…Quantum theory, despite being one of the most successful scientific theories in history, throws up some bizarre ideas: quantum spin, the uncertainty principle, wave/particle duality,…Quantum theory, despite being one of the most successful scientific theories in history, throws up some bizarre ideas: quantum spin, the uncertainty…Quantum theory, despite being one of the most successful scientific theories in history, throws up some bizarre ideas: quantum spin, the uncertainty principle, wave/particle…Quantum theory, despite being one of the most successful scientific theories in history, throws up some bizarre ideas:… -
Modern human culture could have emerged 44,000 years ago
In cooperation with the CNRS and University of BergenWhen did human behaviour as we know it begin? Work conducted by an international team of researchers suggests that modern culture emerged 44,000 years ago. Their analysis of archaeological…In cooperation with the CNRS and University of BergenWhen did human behaviour as we know it begin? Work conducted by an international team of researchers suggests that modern culture…In cooperation with the CNRS and University of BergenWhen did human behaviour as we know it begin? Work conducted by an international team of…In cooperation with the CNRS and University of BergenWhen did human behaviour as we know it begin? Work conducted by an international team of researchers suggests that modern…In cooperation with the CNRS and University of BergenWhen did human behaviour as we know it begin? Work conducted by an…
