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Descartes Prize 2005

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Themes

Science and society » Science prizes

Science and society » European research area

Space » Teledetection

Industrial research » Materials and products

Space » Space exploration

Science and society » International cooperation

Pure sciences » Astronomy

Environment » Climate and global change

Industrial research » Nanotechnology

Pure sciences » Physics

Environment » Ecosystems (incl. land, inland waters, marine)

Medicine and health » Major diseases

Medicine and health » Drugs and drug processes

Life sciences » Molecular biology

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Director(s): Jean-Michel Herbint

Right owner: DGRTD

Producer(s): European Commission Directorate General Research (BELGIUM)

Reference: ATH_DGR_1205_012

Length: 00:40:01

Production year: 2005

Programme type: Documentary

Available versions: EN, INT

Available supports: DV

Subject Descartes Prize 2005

Programme summary

Outstanding European research teams in genetics, climate change, astronomy, social sciences and disease management, as well as innovative science communicators have received the prestigious EU Descartes Prize from EU Commissioner for Science and Research, Janez Poto
nik at a high level ceremony in London. The ¬1,000,000 Descartes Research Prize was shared this year between five pan-European teams who achieved major scientific breakthroughs in key European research areas. In addition to the winners, for the first time, prizes of ¬30,000 each were also awarded to the five runner-ups.

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