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Webb detects extremely small main-belt asteroid

A previously unknown 100–200-metre asteroid — roughly the size of Rome’s Colosseum — has been detected by an international team of European astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope. Their project used data from the calibration of the Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI), in which the team serendipitously detected an interloping asteroid. The object is likely the smallest observed to date by Webb and may be an example of an object measuring under 1 kilometer in length within the main asteroid belt, located between Mars and Jupiter. More observations are needed to better characterize this object’s nature and properties.

UK: NCSC and Chartered Institute of Building release guidance on cybersecurity of construction businesses

New guidance, issued by the NCSC and the Chartered Institute of Building, is designed to help small and medium-sized construction businesses.

CNIL publishes a new White paper on payment data and means of payment

What are the data protection challenges when making a payment? In order to raise awareness of the public, support professionals and anticipate future transformations, CNIL has published a new White paper which now can be read in its English version: "When trust pays off: today's and tomorrow's means of payment methods facing the challenge of data protection".

One week left to apply for the 2022 YGT Programme!

The ESA YGT call for applications closes 28 February 2022. Don’t hesitate to apply and kick-start your career in space today! Positions are available in engineering, science, IT and business services. Find out more and apply now.

Scientology Public Affairs and Human Rights Office Gains Religious Recognition in Europe

Incorporation of the Church of Scientology European Office for Public Affairs and Human Rights as a legal entity now provides Scientology a more effective, transparent and appropriate dialogue with the various European institutions

ESA - La scienza incontra l'arte con: Fragility and Beauty - taking the pulse of our planet from space

Chemicals: New European Commission determined to make REACH a success

Vice President Tajani and Commissioner Poto?nik have swiftly followed up on their undertaking given during their Hearings in the European Parliament by together visiting the European Chemicals Agency, ECHA, in Helsinki on 25 March. They are taking action to make progress towards the registration of chemicals and the management of substances of very high concern. Of particular importance is the smooth implementation of the registration of high-volume chemicals by the REACH deadline of 30 November 2010 by implementing solutions to practical problems to support industrys work, in particular SMEs. Both Commissioners also announced their common approach on the identification and management of substances of very high concern. They also welcomed progress on the translation of the guidelines for the implementation of REACH. Both commissioners underlined their commitment to the success of REACH, the European Chemicals Regulation.

Whither republicanism?

Tessa Mayes is an investigative journalist and filmmaker. She has written on the royals, the law and the media for over ten years. As a royal watcher, Tessa will be tracking the monarchy offline and on.

Members share their Christmas traditions with us

Not answering the phone, celebrating Hogmanay and reading Dickens' Christmas Carol are just three seasonal traditions that MEPs shared with us. As people across Europe gear up for Christmas we spoke to some Members about what Christmas means for them. They all spoke of it as a time to be with family and friends and as a time for reflection.

A new strategic approach to health for the EU (2008-2013)

The present White Paper sets out a new Community health strategy until 2013, which is designed to confront the growing challenges to the health of Europe's citizens, such as population ageing, cross-border health threats or illnesses linked to unhealthy lifestyles. This strategy is also intended to strengthen, in a single strategic framework, Community cooperation in the areas in which the Member States cannot act alone, ensure that health is better understood at European level and worldwide, and secure a bigger role for health in all policies. To this end, the White Paper proposes four principles and three strategic objectives for the coming years.

EU Presses Forward on the Promotion of European Rights for Energy Consumers

Leading stakeholders from across the EU met today with Consumer Commissioner, Meglena Kuneva, and Energy Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, to reinforce and promote the rights of EU energy consumers. Stakeholders gave their support to the process launched by the Commission to better implement these rights and better inform consumers. The basis for this process will be the Citizens' Energy Forum, building on the measures proposed in the “Third Energy Package“.

Mars Express scopre un nuovo strato ionosferico

MaRS is using the radio signals that convey data and instructions between the spacecraft and Earth to probe the planet's ionosphere, atmosphere, surface and even the interior. Information on the interior can be gleaned from the planet's gravity field, which will be calculated from changes in the velocity of the spacecraft relative to Earth. Surface roughness will be deduced from the way in which the radio waves are reflected from the Martian surface. Credits: ESA/C.Carreau