Science and technology in Europe

German business morale dipped slightly in August but stayed close to last month's all-time high, a closely-watched survey said on Aug. 25, adding to a run of good news for Europe's powerhouse economy ahead of a general election.

The Munich-based Ifo institute said its business confidence index fell to 115.9 points this month after reaching an all-time peak of 116 points in July.

Arianespace’s Ariane 5 launch is “go” for its Wednesday evening liftoff from the Spaceport in French Guiana.

The European XFEL, the biggest X-ray laser in the world, has reached the last major milestone before the official opening in September. The 3.4 km long facility, most of which is located in underground tunnels, has generated its first X-ray laser light. The X-ray light has a wavelength of 0.8 nm – about 500 times shorter than that of visible light.

Hungary has started building an "intelligent" fence equipped with heat sensors and night-vision cameras along its border with Serbia.

The attempt is to control the possible attempts of migrants to enter Hungarian territory, reported AFP.

The European Commission will boost competitiveness by investing almost €16 billion in research and innovation in the next two years under Horizon 2020, the EU’s research and innovation funding scheme.

The event offers citizens the opportunity to meet EU-funded researchers, participate in discussions about research and visit an exhibition of exciting scientific discoveries and innovations.

Crete 3D provides unique multi-dimensional imaging of the most important monuments of Crete that are now open around the clock 24×7. Just a few clicks away, www.crete3d.gr allows people to visit the sites, explore and learn…

The two teams representing Romania to the 13th edition of the European Union Science Olympiad (EUSO), carried out in Klagenfurt (Austria), over April 26-May 3, conquered one silver and one bronze medal.

Photo credit: (c) ALEX TUDOR / AGERPRES ARCHIVE

The European Commission has launched an online consultation on how science and innovation can help the EU ensuring safe, nutritious, sufficient and sustainable food globally.

BELGRADE - Belgrade-based scientist Sofija Stefanovic and her team have managed to secure a EUR 1.7 million European Research Council (ERC) grant for a scientific project of research into population growth in prehistoric times.