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Satellites: small is beautiful

Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant “NetSat”, Klaus Schilling, from the Zentrum für Telematik in Würzburg, studies control strategies for small pico-satellites in…
Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant “NetSat”, Klaus Schilling, from the Zentrum für Telematik in…
Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant “NetSat”, Klaus Schilling,…
Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant “NetSat”, Klaus Schilling, from the Zentrum für…
Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant …

Understanding the mechanics of metals across scales

How can we develop new materials that meet the extreme challenges of aerospace applications? Seizing the great potential of magnesium as a lightweight metal or making steels more resistant to failure and corrosion are two engineering challenges…
How can we develop new materials that meet the extreme challenges of aerospace applications? Seizing the great potential of magnesium as a lightweight metal or making steels more…
How can we develop new materials that meet the extreme challenges of aerospace applications? Seizing the great potential of magnesium as a…
How can we develop new materials that meet the extreme challenges of aerospace applications? Seizing the great potential of magnesium as a lightweight metal or making steels…
How can we develop new materials that meet the extreme challenges of aerospace applications? Seizing the great potential of…

Gas turbines: a breath of fresh air

When the engines of a plane rev up and we are momentarily plunged into our seats, chances are that propulsion is due to a gas turbine. Although these energy generators are fundamental to industry, especially to aeronautics, their production of…
When the engines of a plane rev up and we are momentarily plunged into our seats, chances are that propulsion is due to a gas turbine. Although these energy generators are fundamental…
When the engines of a plane rev up and we are momentarily plunged into our seats, chances are that propulsion is due to a gas turbine. Although these…
When the engines of a plane rev up and we are momentarily plunged into our seats, chances are that propulsion is due to a gas turbine. Although these energy generators are…
When the engines of a plane rev up and we are momentarily plunged into our seats, chances are that propulsion is due to a…

Buckle up, turbulence ahead

What if a formation of wind turbines could learn to maximise airflows generated from the movement of other machines to improve their efficiency? What if planes could learn to fly to avoid turbulence? ERC grantee Philippe Chatelain uses artificial…
What if a formation of wind turbines could learn to maximise airflows generated from the movement of other machines to improve their efficiency? What if planes could learn to fly to…
What if a formation of wind turbines could learn to maximise airflows generated from the movement of other machines to improve their efficiency? What…
What if a formation of wind turbines could learn to maximise airflows generated from the movement of other machines to improve their efficiency? What if planes could learn to…
What if a formation of wind turbines could learn to maximise airflows generated from the movement of other machines to…

Autonomous flight inspired by nature

Humans have wondered at flight since primeval times. Yet despite almost two centuries of designing machines to fly, birds still do it better in many ways. Dr Shane Windsor, a lecturer in Aerodynamics at the University of Bristol, is looking at how…
Humans have wondered at flight since primeval times. Yet despite almost two centuries of designing machines to fly, birds still do it better in many ways. Dr Shane Windsor, a lecturer…
Humans have wondered at flight since primeval times. Yet despite almost two centuries of designing machines to fly, birds still do it better in many…
Humans have wondered at flight since primeval times. Yet despite almost two centuries of designing machines to fly, birds still do it better in many ways. Dr Shane Windsor, a…
Humans have wondered at flight since primeval times. Yet despite almost two centuries of designing machines to fly, birds…

Six eminent scientists and scholars appointed to the ERC Scientific Council

The European Commission has today appointed six eminent scientists and scholars to the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. It has also renewed the mandates of three current members. All new members have…
The European Commission has today appointed six eminent scientists and scholars to the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. It has also…
The European Commission has today appointed six eminent scientists and scholars to the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the…
The European Commission has today appointed six eminent scientists and scholars to the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC), the Scientific Council. It has…
The European Commission has today appointed six eminent scientists and scholars to the governing body of the European…
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Microbiome research: Getting the big picture on microorganisms

Bacteria, fungi, viruses… we associate them with nasty health conditions and incurable diseases. However as part of greater microbiome environments, they can play a crucial role in keeping humans and our planet healthy. On World Microbiome day, we…
Bacteria, fungi, viruses… we associate them with nasty health conditions and incurable diseases. However as part of greater microbiome environments, they can play a crucial role in…
Bacteria, fungi, viruses… we associate them with nasty health conditions and incurable diseases. However as part of greater microbiome environments,…
Bacteria, fungi, viruses… we associate them with nasty health conditions and incurable diseases. However as part of greater microbiome environments, they can play a crucial…
Bacteria, fungi, viruses… we associate them with nasty health conditions and incurable diseases. However as part of greater…
Microobiome - Spotlight on ERC projects
Microbiome
‘Microbiome’ is a term used to describe the community of microorganisms and their genetic information that inhabit a confined environmental niche, such as a host organism, soil or the ocean. The microbiome composition varies substantially depending on the environmental niche and can include different bacteria, archaea, fungi and viruses. Research has shown that these communities of microbes play crucial roles in host physiology and development, ecology and evolution.

Warum ist Forschung so wichtig für die Zukunft aller Europäer?

ERC Präsident Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, European Forum for Science, Research and Innovation, Dresden, Germany
ERC Präsident Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, European Forum for Science, Research and Innovation, Dresden, Germany
ERC Präsident Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, European Forum for Science, Research and Innovation, Dresden, Germany
ERC Präsident Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, European Forum for Science, Research and Innovation, Dresden, Germany
ERC Präsident Prof. Dr. Jean-Pierre Bourguignon, European Forum for Science, Research and Innovation, Dresden, Germany
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Healthy lungs start from your toothbrush

Until recently, lungs were believed to be sterile, but today we know that they are inhabited by microbes migrating from the mouth. Dr Randi Bertelsen has been awarded an ERC grant to investigate the role played by the oral microbiome in lung disease.
Until recently, lungs were believed to be sterile, but today we know that they are inhabited by microbes migrating from the mouth. Dr Randi Bertelsen has been awarded an ERC grant to…
Until recently, lungs were believed to be sterile, but today we know that they are inhabited by microbes migrating from the mouth. Dr Randi Bertelsen…
Until recently, lungs were believed to be sterile, but today we know that they are inhabited by microbes migrating from the mouth. Dr Randi Bertelsen has been awarded an ERC…
Until recently, lungs were believed to be sterile, but today we know that they are inhabited by microbes migrating from the…