The Finnish government has outlined a new national strategy for keeping its innovation agenda fresh; despite having the world's most competitive economy, many in Finland worry that its highly successful research and innovation agenda is not as competitive as it should be.
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How much are researchers worth?
The European Commission has launched a study to assess the remunerations of researchers in the public and business enterprise sectors in the European Union and countries Associated to the Community RTD Framework programme. In this context, a researcher is considered as any person who devotes at least 50% of her/his time in order to carry out research activities.
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Medical expertise available wherever emergencies occur
Emergency personnel often lack the trauma expertise necessary to treat victims of severe accidents or other emergencies. Some victims die because they do not reach hospital emergency rooms fast enough. But now a system for remote treatment could help improve survival rates.
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Trust in real time for secure digital certificates
Every day in the global electronic marketplace millions of transactions take place. Understandably all parties depend on the validity of digital certificates that underpin such transactions. Now a new service promises real-time certificate validation and revocation, a major step forward in terms of trust and security.
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Guide to biotechnology in Poland published
A new biotechnology atlas of Poland will help researchers and businesses across Europe find partners in Poland. Produced by German biotech network BioCon Valley, the atlas provides an overview of the Polish biotechnology sector, as well as profiles of 109 life science companies and 43 research centres in the country.
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Identifying key areas for medical informatics research
Recent achievements in genomics and the increased importance of genetics in healthcare are changing the clinical landscape for both research and the treatment of disease. Helping shape this landscape, researchers have identified opportunities for synergies between biomedical and medical informatics.
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Nanotechnology makes use of biotechnology
Nanotechnology applications are pushing the boundaries of a number of sectors including electronics. New research in the field of microelectronics facilitates the manufacture of nanodevices at the molecular level based on the use of genetic material.
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