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EU research and innovation policies

The EUā€™s research and innovation policies, both past and present, are examined by Open Access Government.

Getting together in the biobank scene: BRoTHER brings biobank know-how to scientists, students and the public

Christoph Brochhausen, Max Babel, Tanja Neumair, Karl Friedrich Becker, Judita Kinkorova, Ondrej Topolcan, explain here exactly how BRoTHER brings biobank know-how to scientists, students and the public.

Computer science and mathematics: Equality in proof assistants based on type theory

Dr Nicolas Tabareau from IMT Atlantique Bretagne-Pays de la Loire, details equality in proof assistants based on type theory, which falls under the umbrella of computer science and mathematics.

Finland: Research on subatomic physics

Here, Professor Katri Huitu discusses the Helsinki Institute of Physicsā€™ role in Finnish research of subatomic physics.

Oxygen: The challenge for Life

Professor Friedemann Freund, SETI Institute/NASA Ames Research Center, provides an insight article into the complexities of oxygen.

Mirror Hand: Maximising neuroplasticity through robot-assisted rehabilitation

Here, Jen-Yuan (James) Chang discusses pioneering research and innovation by National Tsing Hua University of robot assisted rehabilitation for those who have suffered a stroke.

Biofouling: Aliens in the Baltic Sea

Dominik Littfass, HELCOM Communication Secretary explains the biofouling ā€“ the attachment of living organisms to the hull of ships ā€“ one of the main vectors of invasions of aquatic ecosystems from alien or non-indigenous species.

Physics: Nuclear Density Functional Theory determining properties of atomic nuclei

The Nuclear Theory Group at the University of York, United Kingdom, develops novel theoretical methods for a precise description of ground and exited nuclear states, more of which is explained here by Jacek Dobaczewski, Chair in Theoretical Nuclear Physics.

Ground state negative ion formation in complex heavy systems: Electron affinity determination

Dr Alfred Msezane from the Department of Physics, Clark Atlanta University, explains ground state negative ion formation in complex heavy systems, including comment on electron affinity determination.

Refocusing spin structures with Lorentz transmission electron microscopy

Associate Professor Marco Beleggia from the Technical University of Denmark, explains to us how to refocus spin structures with Lorentz transmission electron microscopy.

Physics: Building for discovery in the global context

Jim Siegrist, Associate Director for High Energy Physics at the Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy details how the organisation is building for discovery, using the excellent example of their High Energy Physics program.

Size of nanoparticles from laser ablation: Lessons from wet-chemical synthesis

Here, Laser Ablation in Liquid (LAL) is explored as means to understand the shapes and sizes of nanoparticles.

Chemistry: Sustainable water purification solutions from underutilised biomass

Benjamin Hsiao, Distinguished Professor from Stony Brook University provides an excellent overview of an aspect of chemistry that concerns sustainable water purification solutions from underutilised biomass.

Science and higher education for the future of Portugal

Here, we speak to Manuel Heitor, Portuguese Minister of Science, about how science and higher education in Portugal are helping to turn the country into a knowledge hub for future generations, amongst other things.

Peptides: Why advancing peptide science and technology should be a priority

Paula Gomes, Associate Professor of Chemistry and Senior Researcher in Bioorganic and Peptide Chemistry at the University of Porto, Portugal, explains why peptides are amongst the most promising molecules for the future.

In vivo imaging and mathematical modelling in nanoparticle pharmacokinetics

In this article, several authors discuss the integration of in vivo imaging and mathematical modelling in nanoparticle pharmacokinetics.

Innovation in advanced lead batteries for low carbon future

Dr Alistair Davidson, Director at Consortium for Battery Innovation says that battery energy storage holds the key to a clean energy future.

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