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Amateurs shown to have crucial role in scientific discovery
Everyone knows how science is advanced. We can all picture the serried rows of white-coated scientists working methodically in their laboratories, with instruments flickering and bright towers of glassware on every bench. The way that a new discovery sweeps across the world is familiar to everyone. Science, they say, is a highly professional... view more... (2000-05-24)

Designing new piezoelectric materials
Polymer-based piezoelectric materials are currently the object of great interest in the world of industry because they enable their use in new applications in sectors such as transport and aeronautics, amongst others.   view more (2007-10-25)

Research Europe 1 August issue: embryo delays, Commission intelligence, Framework's impact, aerospace R&D and Finnish plans.
Ministers put off embryo decision A final decision on Framework 6's approach to research involving human embryos and embryonic stem cells is likely to be delayed until the end of 2003. However, under a compromise expected to be agreed by EU member states in coming weeks, work on existing stocks of stem cells will be funded up to that date.   view more (2002-08-01)

New Executive Directors for CMI
The Cambridge-MIT Institute (CMI) - the pioneering joint venture between the University of Cambridge and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - has appointed two new Executive Directors.   view more (2003-01-23)

Purdue research helps advance new rocket technology
Purdue University engineers are conducting research to help NASA develop rockets faster and less expensively for future missions to Mars and the moon.   view more (2006-08-10)

Study concludes aerospace industry must evolve new ways to recruit and retain future engineers
Aerospace companies must consider offering newly recruited workers flexible job assignments and a variety of projects to remain competitive with other scientific fields of employment.   view more (2010-04-20)

EU signs agreement with Israel on renewed participation in research programme
"Europe and Israel can clearly benefit from joint endeavours in the scientific field," said European Research Commissioner Philippe Busquin. "Israel has achieved excellence in sectors such as micro-electronics, aeronautics and life sciences. The new agreement will also pave the way to enhanced dialogue between Arabs and Israelis.... view more... (2003-06-10)

Joint Statement at the International Space Station Heads of Agency meeting
The leaders of the space agencies taking part in the ISS programme, including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) of the United States, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), the European Space Agency (ESA), National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) and the Russian Aviation and Space Agency (Rosaviakosmos), met today at... view more... (2002-06-03)

New Purdue facility aims to improve NASA moon rocket engine
Purdue University engineers are conducting experiments using a new hydrogen facility to help NASA create designs to improve the cooling efficiency and performance of the J-2X rocket engine, critical for future missions to Mars and the moon.   view more (2008-03-11)

Cleaner, quieter, safer, & more user-friendly air travel: Commission supports new Strategic Research Agenda for Europe
Cutting CO2 emissions by 50%, reducing the number of accidents by a factor of five, halving aircraft noise, and providing near perfect punctuality (with 99% of all EU flights landing and departing within 15 minutes of schedule) - these are among the breakthrough objectives of a new Strategic Research Agenda for the EU aeronautics industry... view more... (2002-07-19)

New storage system design brings hydrogen cars closer to reality
Researchers have developed a critical part of a hydrogen storage system for cars that makes it possible to fill up a vehicle's fuel tank within five minutes with enough hydrogen to drive 300 miles.   view more (2009-04-03)

SSTL's CEO awarded The Franck J. Malina Astronautics Medal
Adding to a succession of tributes this year, SSTL's CEO, Professor Sir Martin Sweeting, has been awarded The Franck J. Malina Astronautics Medal in recognition of his valuable contributions to space and education, both as an educator and as a leading space professional. The award was presented to Sir Martin on 18 October at the banquet ceremony... view more... (2002-11-01)

NAE announces award winners John Casani and Sheila Widnall
During its 2009 annual meeting, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) will present two awards for extraordinary impacts on the engineering profession.   view more (2009-10-02)

New aluminum-water rocket propellant promising for future space missions
Researchers are developing a new type of rocket propellant made of a frozen mixture of water and "nanoscale aluminum" powder that is more environmentally friendly than conventional propellants and could be manufactured on the moon, Mars and other water-bearing bodies.   view more (2009-10-08)

A robot for building planes
Fatronik Technological Centre has put the finishing touches to the development of a portable climbing robot capable of carrying out precision operations and originally designed for the aeronautics sector.   view more (2005-04-13)

Recycling of Aeronautics Components
The use of composite materials in the aeronautic industry has been increasing since (in the 70s in the North American market and the 80s in Europe) they started to be used in commercial aviation as a substitute for classic materials such as metals.   view more (2006-01-05)

MIT rocket aims for cheaper nudges in space
Satellites orbiting the Earth must occasionally be nudged to stay on the correct path. MIT scientists are developing a new rocket that could make this and other spacecraft maneuvers much less costly, a consideration of growing importance as more private companies start working in space.   view more (2009-02-24)

Researchers cooking up new gelled rocket fuels
Engineers and food scientists are teaming up to develop a new type of gelled fuel the consistency of orange marmalade designed to improve the safety, performance and range of rockets for space and military applications.    view more (2009-01-22)

'Quiet' Mach 6 wind tunnel at Purdue helps shape future aircraft
Purdue University engineers have developed a wind tunnel that is the only one of its kind in the world capable of running quietly at "hypersonic" speeds, helping researchers to design advanced aircraft and missiles.   view more (2006-01-06)

Deadline on 3 September 2004 for INTAS calls 2004
In line with its mission and strategic plans, INTAS (International Association for the promotion of cooperation with scientists from the New Independent States (NIS) of the former Soviet Union) officially published on 2 April 2004 its Thematic and Collaborative Calls 2004. A particular attention has been given to scientists from NIS countries... view more... (2004-04-05)
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