http://www.cost.euThis section focuses on COST results mainly in terms of Actions and Domains.en-GBFri, 04 Nov 2011 17:19:53 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/save_the_beesThe first research results in this area suggests that bee colony losses are not due to one single factor only, but rather to highly complex interactions of various factors (pests and pathogens; environment, e.g. nutrition use of agrochemicals; management; and reduced bee vitality/diversity). If we do not know the factors and the extent of the problem, we cannot implement effective mitigating measures.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:48:21 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/CAPARADid you know that in regard to many diseases, it has been considered for some time that goats are similar to sheep, and that results acquired from sheep were applicable to goats? For instance, for many years, the registration of anthelmintic drugs (drugs that expel parasitic worms – helminths – from the body) did not discriminate between the two hosts. Drugs that were registered for sheep could automatically be prescribed to goats.Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:46:10 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/graphITAIn the latest years graphene research has witnessed a tremendous explosion. This two-dimensional dream material has come into the main spotlight of fundamental and applied research in diverse nano-science fields but, surprisingly rapidly, it has also attracted the interest of major stakeholders in the private sector, such as the ICT industry. Mon, 16 May 2011 14:33:21 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/road_safetyThe UN Road Safety Collaboration has developed a Global Plan for the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020, which is officially launched on 11 May 2011. COST Action 354, ‘Performance Indicators for Road Pavements’, has been working towards a common set of indicators and a tool to manage these, boosting both the potential safety and management of the European road network across Europe.Tue, 10 May 2011 06:10:04 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/Earth_Day22 April was Earth Day 2011 and for 41 years Earth Day has inspired and mobilised individuals and organisations worldwide to demonstrate their commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:04:36 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/international_cooperationInternational cooperation enhances European competitiveness. This is why the European Union supports and drives a number of activities related to international cooperation between the European Union (EU), its member states, and third countries. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:42:29 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/curing_tumoursIonizing radiation has been utilised for many years to kill cancer cells. Did you know that most methods currently used to deliver radiation to a tumour can give unacceptably high radiation doses to surrounding normal tissues? Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:36:35 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/womenCelebrations of International Women's Day started in the early 1900's and in 1975, during International Women's Year, the United Nations began celebrating 8 March as International Women's Day. Since gender-balanced equal access to COST instruments is part of our strategic priorities... Thu, 03 Mar 2011 10:19:49 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/mulitilingualismOn 21 February 2011, International Mother Language Day, COST Action IS0804 helps to explore language impairment afflicting children growing up in an increasingly multilingual society.Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:55:00 GMThttp://www.cost.eu/about_cost/cost_stories/Liss-Data-ProtectionOn 28 January 2011, EU Privacy and Data Protection Day, COST Action IS0807 explained why we are 'Living in Surveillance Societies'.