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Project MEGALITH: An Investigation into the Conservation of Our Megaliths Uploaded On: 07/08/2024

The Maltese Islands are home to some of the world’s oldest prehistoric temples. Unfortunately, continuous exposure to the elements causes these Temples to suffer from ongoing stone degradation. The MEGALITH project builds on recent efforts to understand, and hopefully help mitigate, these environmental impacts by generating simulations that allow the team to combine meteorological effects and resulting stone degradation on these sites. Mnajdra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was chosen as a ...

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Aquaculture in Malta - Survey Uploaded On: 06/08/2024

This survey was produced with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the author(s). The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the official opinion of the European Union. Through this survey, the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture within Maltese Government seeks to gain an understanding of the general public's awareness and perception of the Aquaculture Industry in Malta. It is open to residents of Malta...

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Project MARINEX1.0 Uploaded On: 29/07/2024

A new project aimed at promoting research in maritime technology has been launched. The project was announced during a press conference addressed by the Parliamentary Secretary for Youth, Research, and Innovation, Keith Azzopardi Tanti, and Dr. Ing. Brian Azzopardi from the Foundation for Innovation and Research – Malta (FiR.mt). This initiative by FiR.mt enables a new research thematic in Marine Technology Research that focuses on three distinct research studies: wave energy, light transfer ...

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Antonio Feltrinelli Awards 2024 Uploaded On: 25/07/2024

The aim of the Antonio Feltrinelli Prizes is to award Italian and international prizes to distinguished scholars in the various fields of science and the arts. The Fellows of the Accademia dei Lincei are not eligible for nomination. The International prizes may be awarded to both Italians and foreigners. The prizes are conferred annually, on a rotating basis in the following fields: Six International Prizes will be awarded to both Italians and foreigners, in the amount of € 100.000 ...

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BlueInvest Readiness Assistance Uploaded On: 19/07/2024

BlueInvest Readiness Assistance is an exclusive coaching programme for high potential EU start-ups and SMEs with innovative and sustainable products and solutions for the Blue Economy. Businesses and projects selected for Investment Readiness Assistance will receive coaching packages tailored specifically to their readiness levels and business objectives. The programme is impact-driven, with a clear focus on providing business support to help startups and SMEs build capacities for growth and ...

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BlueMissionMed Launches The Society4Med Award! Uploaded On: 18/07/2024

Are you a NGO, private company, research institute, school or other organisation implementing activities involving citizens to protect the Mediterranean basin? In the framework of the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”, the EU funded project BlueMissionMed, in collaboration with the European Commission (EC), announces the “Society4Med” Award to celebrate the initiatives involving citizens in transformative actions (e.g. clean beaches, citizen science, ...

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Brain Health Partnership Logo Uploaded On: 18/07/2024

The open consultation frames into the development of an ambitious Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) which is one of the central aims of the Coordination and Support Action (CSA) BrainHealth (November 2023 - November 2025) launched by the European Commission. The present document delineates the research and innovation roadmap, which will be jointly addressed by the European Partnership for BrainHealth (BH) (EP BrainHealth).   About Brain HealthAccording to the World ...

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Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) Uploaded On: 17/07/2024

The EU’s trans-European transport network policy, the TEN-T policy, is a key instrument for planning and developing a coherent, efficient, multimodal, and high-quality transport infrastructure across the EU. The network comprises railways, inland waterways, short sea shipping routes and roads linking urban nodes, maritime and inland ports, airports and terminals. It fosters efficient transportation for people and goods, ensures access to jobs and services, and enables trade and economic growth...

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Project BIMA: Research visit to Reganosa Regassification plant at Delimara Uploaded On: 17/07/2024

The research team of Project BIMA recently visited the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) regassification plant at Delimara.  The regassification plant at Delimara is operated by Reganosa and is tasked with vaporising the LNG from the cryogenic temperature of around 160 Degrees Celsius below freezing point to ambient temperature.  The Natural Gas in Liquid state (LNG) is only moderately pressurised in the Floating Storage Unit (FSU) anchored at Delimara but is then pressurized and pumped at ...

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INCITE sets sail in support of industrial transformation Uploaded On: 15/07/2024

JRC leads initiative to assess innovative technologies for a greener and more competitive industry.  INCITE will assess the maturity of innovative technologies linked to decarbonisation, resource efficiency, circular economy and depollution, looking at both environmental and economic aspects. By doing so, INCITE aims to help EU industry meet zero pollution objectives while boosting its competitiveness.   INCITE will cover all the industrial sectors under the Industrial ...

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