When research leaves the ivory tower
The 2018 edition of the European Researchers’ Night takes place on Friday, 28 September. The "NIGHT"- a collection of science festivals - is open to the general public and takes place in multiple locations across Europe and beyond.
Artificial heart valves: synthetic polymer coatings could reduce complications in patients
More than 100 million people worldwide suffer from valvular heart disease, affecting one or more of the heart’s four valves and causing breathlessness, chest pain, dizziness and fainting. If severe valvular heart disease is not properly treated,…
More than 100 million people worldwide suffer from valvular heart disease, affecting one or more of the heart’s four valves and causing breathlessness, chest pain, dizziness and…
More than 100 million people worldwide suffer from valvular heart disease, affecting one or more of the heart’s four valves and causing…
More than 100 million people worldwide suffer from valvular heart disease, affecting one or more of the heart’s four valves and causing breathlessness, chest pain, dizziness…
More than 100 million people worldwide suffer from valvular heart disease, affecting one or more of the heart’s four valves…
The double life of water
Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does, and that life has evolved most of the characteristics we recognise today. ERC grantee Prof. Anders Nilsson has made his…
Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does, and that life has evolved most of the characteristics we…
Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does, and that life has evolved…
Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does, and that life has evolved most of the…
Water is a peculiar liquid. In fact, it's thanks to some of its peculiarities that our "blue" planet looks the way it does,…
Opportunities to visit research teams in Europe
Opportunities to visit research teams in Europe
Opportunities for Brazilian researchers to visit research teams in Europe
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An imperative to communicate
As part of a series on "Science Communication", Dame Athene Donald, member of the ERC's Scientific Council, gives her views on the joys of finding your voice and the political impact of doing so.
Serrapilheira: from science to funding in Brazil
In 2014, a wealthy Brazilian film director and his wife started a tour of research institutions throughout the world. Their goal was simple: to bring what they had learnt back to Brazil and create something that would encourage local scientists to…
Wild elephants under threat
Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for work or entertainment. In a new study published today in Nature Communications, ERC grantee Virpi Lummaa shows the harmful…
Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for work or entertainment. In a new study published today in…
Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for work or entertainment…
Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for work or entertainment. In a new study published…
Based on University of Turku's press releaseFor more than 3000 years, men have captured wild Asian elephants to use them for…
Classifying von Neumann algebras
Group theory, functional analysis and ergodic theory – three distinct areas of mathematics that meet within the theory of von Neumann algebras. The RIGIDITY project, funded by the ERC, aims to classify families of von Neumann algebras.
Group theory, functional analysis and ergodic theory – three distinct areas of mathematics that meet within the theory of von Neumann algebras. The RIGIDITY project, funded by the ERC,…
Group theory, functional analysis and ergodic theory – three distinct areas of mathematics that meet within the theory of von Neumann algebras. The…
Group theory, functional analysis and ergodic theory – three distinct areas of mathematics that meet within the theory of von Neumann algebras. The RIGIDITY project, funded…
Group theory, functional analysis and ergodic theory – three distinct areas of mathematics that meet within the theory of…
Fighting harmful insects in an eco-friendly way
Malaria, Zika virus, dengue, sleeping sickness… some people get goose bumps just hearing these names. Dr. Jérémy Bouyer certainly isn’t one of them. He received funding from the ERC to look for environmentally-friendly techniques against pest…
Malaria, Zika virus, dengue, sleeping sickness… some people get goose bumps just hearing these names. Dr. Jérémy Bouyer certainly isn’t one of them. He received funding from the ERC to…
Malaria, Zika virus, dengue, sleeping sickness… some people get goose bumps just hearing these names. Dr. Jérémy Bouyer certainly isn’t one of them…
Malaria, Zika virus, dengue, sleeping sickness… some people get goose bumps just hearing these names. Dr. Jérémy Bouyer certainly isn’t one of them. He received funding from…
Malaria, Zika virus, dengue, sleeping sickness… some people get goose bumps just hearing these names. Dr. Jérémy Bouyer…