European defence companies asked to merge
In an effort to compete against US defence companies, the UK, French and German governments have called on European defence companies to merge into a single company
Austrian hopes dashed by ESF
Austrian hopes to build either a crystal-growth facility or a pulsed neutron source have been given a frosty reception by the European Science Foundation
ESF General Assembly: new image, new physics and new secretary general
A number of new research projects in physics were also announced and Enric Banda, former secretary of state for universities and research in Spain, was confirmed as the foundation’s next secreta...
Climate summit hots up
Politicians and policy-makers from more than 150 countries meet in Kyoto, Japan, this month to set legally binding targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
New contractor for weapons lab
Department of Energy officials announced last week who will be running Brookhaven National Laboratory
Shady solar outhouses
The US Forest Service has recently installed solar outhouses, but positioned some of them in the shade
Nuclear fusion meets resistance in France
Government plans to move IN2P3 to the CEA
Fifth Framework refuses to take shape
The start of the European Union's 5th Framework programme of R&D could be delayed by disagreements over its structure
Science gets a higher profile in Ireland
The Irish government has a new science minister, Noel Treacy - the third this year
EC advisory body slims down
The European Commission scientific advisory committee has slimmed down and changed direction
