Researchers believe that the size of birds’ nests created in response to changing weather patterns may be partly to blame for reproductive failures over the last two years. An article in the April edition of The Biologist, the Society of…
What is the future of our energy?
When it comes to sustainable energy supplies hydroelectric plants are usually the best solution, according to researchers who have reviewed the economic, social and environmental impact of fuel provision. Western Europe has run out of suitable locations to create large…
Commission requests €678m Framework 7 top-up
The European Commission has asked for an extra €678 million for Framework 7, as part of nearly €1 billion of additional funds requested to boost research, innovation and education programmes in 2013. The request is part of a proposal to…
Research beyond borders: Use UKRO to boost your European funding record!
Today’s post comes from a guest-blogger, Inga Benner of the UK Research Office in Brussels, who has some helpful advice on how to make the most of their services. Thanks Inga! “The UK Research Office is the European office of…
Can you love cats too much?
A study into cat ownership looks at whether people who own an excessive number of cats are on the slippery slope to becoming animal hoarders. The research investigated whether owners of 20 or more cats were more likely to share…
Research Fortnight: Open-access review will be independent, pledges RCUK
Research Councils UK has committed to commissioning and independent review of its open access policies in 2014, in updated guidelines published on 9 April. RCUK first published an open-access policy in July 2012. A revised policy was published on 6…