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European Atlas of Natural Radiation
Did you know that airborne radon, a radioactive gas, is the largest source of natural radiation? Its particles are the second most common cause of lung cancer after smoking.
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Videos |The science behind reliable COVID-19 testing
A reference material to ensure coronavirus tests don’t give a false negative result for someone who is infected with COVID-19 and 'Exit Scenarios' for the post-lockdown phase
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Publications |Cybersecurity - Our Digital Anchor
A summary of the JRC flagship report which provides multidimensional insights into the challenges of cybersecurity and considers possible solutions.
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Videos |Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy
EU forests are expanding, and EU scientists balance wood provision with other ecosystem services for a sustainable circular bioeconomy.
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Infographics |Improving air quality in cities
The JRC Urban NO2 Atlas provides city factsheets to help design effective air quality measures to reduce nitrogen dioxide concentrations in European cities.
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Infographics |Future ocean technologies
While the ocean energy sector is still at an early stage of development, the JRC analyses future emerging technologies to generate energy from the ocean tides and waves.
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Infographics |How water and energy are interlinked
Water and energy are connected. Energy can be renewed but water sources are finite. How do we avoid problems in the future?
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Infographics |Air quality in the Danube and Western Balkans
Biomass burning for heat production in households has emerged as a major issue for human health.
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Videos |Sharing EU laboratories – tiny particles, big possibilities
Romanian researchers track the most elusive of particles - neutrons - to help nuclear pioneers develop better cancer treatments and safe energy with less waste.
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Animations |ECIS - gathering cancer information
The European Cancer Information System collates cancer statistics from EU countries to improve prevention and care programmes.
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Videos |Dogs detecting explosives
Discover the spray, developed by the JRC, used by Belgian police to train specialist dogs at airports.
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Interactive Tools/Games |Can solar panels power my home?
Find out how much energy you can potentially generate by installing solar panels at your home.
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Videos |Where is Earth's water?
Earth's surface water is intensely dynamic. The extent of water bodies change all the time, but these changes are not indicated on maps.
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Interactive Tools/Games |Materials that are critical to our green future
Green sustainable energy and transport requires raw materials that may soon be in short supply. How critical is it?
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Publications |China: an industrial and innovation powerhouse
A summary of the JRC flagship report which analyses China's approach to attain a dominant position in international markets through a combination of policies.
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Interactive Tools/Games |Cyber Chronix - understanding data protection rights
A fun way to learn about data protection rights and raise awareness of privacy risks relating to the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Animations |Mapping urban and rural areas on Earth
Human population is more concentrated than ever before. However, look at how many hours and sometimes days it takes to reach a major city from a remote area.
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Virtual Tours |Take a virtual tour of the Battery Testing Facilities Laboratory
EU scientists ensure that European citizens have access to battery products that are highly efficient, affordable, safe, sustainable, recyclable and globally competitive.
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Publications |The changing nature of work and skills in the digital age
A summary of the JRC flagship report on how the technological revolution is causing significant changes in the world of work.
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Videos |Detecting pesticides in cucumbers
Pesticides are widely used in European agriculture but some can negatively affect human and ecosystem health. Certified Reference Materials are used to guarantee food safety.