Evolution: Verrat zahlt sich nicht aus! 26/07/2005
Eines der großen Rätsel der Evolution ist die Entwicklung kooperativen Verhaltens: In den meisten Untersuchungen setzen sich nämlich über kurz oder lang die Egoisten durch. In kleinen Gruppen scheint Kooperation aber tatsächlich einen Selek...
Bacteria feed on smelly breath (and feet) 26/07/2005
Researchers have isolated bacteria which can grow on and mop up smelly compounds in the mouth that are linked to bad breath. These smelly, highly reactive one-carbon compounds are naturally produced from the breakdown of sulphur-containing ...
Turkey on verge of meeting EU conditions 26/07/2005
Turkey is ready to sign a protocol extending its customs union to Cyprus - a move which will see Ankara meet the final condition for opening accession talks in October....
Young people trust EU institutions more than national ones 26/07/2005
European institutions enjoy more trust among the European youth than the national institutions, reveals a European project on young people and political participation....
Foolproof 'fingerprint' on materials could aid the fight against fraud 26/07/2005
A unique 'fingerprint' formed by microscopic surface imperfections on almost all paper documents, plastic cards and product packaging could be used as a cheaper method to combat fraud, scientists suggest....
Wallström presents 50 actions to professionalise EU communication 25/07/2005
The Commission has approved an internal action plan to modernise its communication practices but the real litmus test for Mrs Wallström will be the white paper to be presented in the autumn of 2005....
Europe reacts to terror threat 25/07/2005
Across Europe and internationally, governments are stepping up security in the wake of the continuing spate of attacks in London. ...
Consumer organisation: TV without frontiers must respect limits 25/07/2005
Consumer advocates from Germany are criticising the Commission's Issues Paper on the TV without Frontiers (TVWF) Directive, which they say would end a ban on secretive product placement in TV productions....
EU condemns new wave of attacks on London 22/07/2005
The EU's leaders have emphasised the need to implement all agreed anti-terrorism measures by the 25 member states in reaction to a series of attempted explosions in London on 21 July. ...
Community Lisbon programme focuses on eight key measures 22/07/2005
Vice-President Verheugen has presented the 'Community Lisbon programme'. This will form the complement to the national action plans for growth and jobs that the member states have to finalise before October 2005....
