Research*EU Magazine | Number 32 (May 2014)

Author (Corporate)	European Commission: CORDIS
Publisher	Publications Office of the European Union
Series Title	Research*EU Magazines
Series Details	Number 32
Publication Date	May 2014
ISSN	1977-4028
EC	ZZ-AC-14-004-EN-N
Content Type	Magazine \| Newsletter \| Brochure
	Cleaning up space junk Summary: This issue covers eight FP7 projects directly related to space debris, most of them having been completed over the last three months. These include two interviews. One is with Dr Juan R. Sanmartin of UPM, coordinator of the BETS project which demonstrates how newly developed tethers could be the next big thing in satellite de-orbiting. The second is with Christophe Jacquelard from CILAS who coordinated the CLEANSPACE project. Thanks to the latter project, laser technology used to change the trajectory of small debris is now within reach. The magazine also includes our usual seven sections, and closes with a list of upcoming events. Contents: Energy Non-linear control in power generation Enhancing solar cell efficiency to lower overall energy cost The EU keeps an eye on the sky Inspiring the future of space exploration Connecting wave power to the electricity grid Industrial Technologies End-to-end flight for planetary exploration missions Detection of water contamination Workplace exposure to nanoparticles Powering vehicles from waste heat Safer orbiting for satellites 'Piezo-pair' ear-protective devices Small satellites reaching for the stars Rescuing wine from cork taint Self-monitoring vehicles Animal waste transformed into plastics Low-cost custom-made goods Seeing through circuit board counterfeit deception Protecting satellites from space debris Aircraft composites’ produced cheaper Health Device for diabetic foot ulcers Reduced truancy, improved mental health Modelling antibiotic resistance in microbes New biomarkers for prostate cancer The magnetic guiding of tissue reconstruction Sea anemone reveals secrets of nerve development Applying the non-coding RNA links with cancer Untangling the causes of colony collapse disorder Integrating home care for older, frail patients New chip for tele-healthcare Digital Economy Advanced devices using spintronics oscillators Robust and durable networks for space data Climate Change and Environment Europe's changing marine environment Monitoring compost piles remotely Ensuring the safety of nano-based paint Marine invertebrates — effects of ocean acidification Optimising ship maintenance Addressing climate change begins with the consumer New rubber production chain for Europe
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Subject Categories	Culture, Education and Research
International Organisations	European Union [EU]

Cleaning up space junk

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