How can we be sure of the quality and authenticity of our spices and prevent fraud on expensive spices such as saffron or powders that can be more easily falsified?
After an earthquake, fire could spread faster if compartmentation walls fail. The EQUFIRE project studied the response to fire to improve design guidelines and standards.
A commonly used structural system for buildings are flat slabs supported by column. The SlabSTRESS project tests real scale flat slab building under seismic and cyclic loadings.
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.
The Joint Research Centre developed reference materials to ensure that coronavirus tests do not produce a false negative result for someone who is infected with COVID-19.
Romanian scientists are tracking the most elusive of particles, neutrons, to assist nuclear pioneers in developing better cancer treatments and saving energy with less waste.
The European Cancer Information System collects cancer statistics from EU countries to improve prevention and care programmes.
Take the elevator down 225 meters deep underground where a low-level radioactivity laboratory helps us understand our natural archives for example.
Discover the spray, developed by the JRC and used by Belgian police to train specialist dogs at airports.
A fun way to learn about data protection rights and raise awareness of privacy risks relating to the EU's General Data Protection Regulation.
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