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A major boost for neuroengineering research in Romania

The EU-funded BrainTwin project has successfully cleared a path towards a world-class research centre dedicated to neuroengineering in Romania. Fostering extensive knowledge exchange and collaboration with Austria, Germany, and Spain, BrainTwin is bringing European researchers much closer to groundbreaking advancements in the field.

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Reach for the sky for greener energy

What if a child's toy inspired an alternative to fixed wind turbines? An EU-funded project has developed a low-cost, highly productive 'kite' generator. Now nearing commercialisation, it could offer sustainable power to remote communities or people on the move.

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A programme for prospective professors

Preparing for a career in academia? The opportunity to acquire training in areas as varied as ethics, writing and team management can help to pave the way, say the coordinators of an EU-funded programme that supported 29 promising postdocs. A follow-on project is under way.

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Scaling the hurdles to 'global' science collaboration

Science spins the wheels of progress all over the world. When it is accessible and easily shared and discussed, the results are richer and more widely applicable to societies in different regions. Yet several hurdles - technical, behavioural, legal and practical - stand in the way of free-flowing scientific, academic and personnel exchanges. A large international consortium, backed by the EU, came up with solutions to scale these hurdles.

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