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New method developed to study mechanical proteins linked

New method developed to study mechanical proteins linked to muscular disorders

Researchers at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) have developed a method to analyse the mechanical functions of proteins through controlled cleavage. The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows a causal link between a…
Researchers at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) have developed a method to analyse the mechanical functions of proteins through controlled cleavage. The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows a causal…
Researchers at the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) have developed a method to analyse the mechanical functions of proteins through controlled cleavage. The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, shows a causal link between a…
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Joint statement by the European Research Council and the European Innovation Council

We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for Europe’s competitiveness; from the Mario Draghi report and the European Commission Political Guidelines…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for Europe’s competitiveness; from the…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and innovation (R I) for Europe’s competitiveness;…
We are delighted with the broad European consensus that has emerged over the past year on the strategic role of research and…

Harnessing light with ferroelectric crystals: a new path in energy harvesting

A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting by enhancing the bulk photovoltaic effect (BPVE) in ferroelectric crystals. The…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting by enhancing the…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the field of multifunctional energy harvesting by…
A research team led by Associate Professor Yang Bai from the University of Oulu has made a significant breakthrough in the…
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Advancing sorghum science: drought-resilient crop for Spain's agricultural future

Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to drought and high temperatures. CRAG researchers have identified the molecular mechanisms…
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to drought and high temperatures. …
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to…
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to its natural resistance to drought and high…
Sorghum is an increasingly important crop for animal and human nutrition, especially in arid and semi-arid regions, due to…
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Two ERC grantees among 2025 Wolf Prize winners in physics and agriculture

Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.
Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.
Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.
Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.
Two ERC grantees are among the recipients of the 2025 Wolf Prizes, one of the world's most prestigious scientific awards.

Scientists uncover missing link in static electricity mystery

For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) reveals that a material’s contact history determines how it exchanges charge—a discovery…
For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) reveals that a material…
For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology…
For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) reveals that…
For centuries, static electricity has sparked curiosity and confusion. Now, a new study by researchers at the Institute of…
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ERC President’s speech to the European Parliament's ITRE Committee

ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, Brussels.
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, Brussels.
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, Brussels.
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE Committee, Brussels.
ERC President Professor Maria Leptin' gave a speech as part of an exchange of views with the European Parliament's ITRE…
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New report reveals how ERC grantees commercialise their patented inventions

A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
A recent survey to ERC grantees shows that 44% of their patented inventions are commercially utilised.
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ERC grant competitions 2023: Final lists of researchers awarded funding

The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were published in 2023 and early 2024. In the meantime, funding has become available for researchers on the…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were published in 2023 and early 2024. In the…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023 Work Programme were published in 2023 and early 2024…
The initial results of the competitions for Starting Grants, Consolidator Grants and Advanced Grants under the ERC’s 2023…
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