In both physics and chemistry, the mesoscopic scale refers to the length scale on which the properties of a material or phenomenon can be studied, without entering into a discussion about the behavior of individual atoms.
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Covid-19 has shown, to our distracted and fast-changing world, the essential role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the survival of humanity, and the value of solidarity and cooperation. In 2020 then US president Donald Trump suspended contributions to the WHO, accusing it of collusion with the Chinese government. The decision shocked the international community – mainly because it came at a time when almost all states recognised the need for efficient global multilateral governance.
The WHO’s work on the treatment of diseases worldwide requires not only a great deal of effort, competence, and time but also large amounts of money and autonomy. It is certainly true that the WHO is slowed by organisational deficiencies and bureaucracy but, regardless, it is counterproductive to reduce contributions to its budget. The WHO receives funding from two main sources – contributions from its 194 member states (calculated as a percentage of their GDP), and voluntary contributions
Horizon Europe, the largest and most ambitious research and innovation (R&I) programme in Europe, was recently launched in Malta at an online event organised by the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST) in conjunction with the European Commission. Succeeding Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe will have a budget of €95.5 billion.
Signe Ratso, deputy director for R&I at the European Commission, provided an overview of the Horizon Europe programme, outlining the three main pillars: Excellent Science, Global Challenges and European Industrial Competitiveness, and Innovative Europe. She said the programme aims to promote excellence, provide valuable support to top researchers, and help innovators drive the systematic changes needed to ensure a green, healthy, and resilient Europe.
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