We are pleased to announce the release of the FORCeS mid-term scientific progress report which can be found here. It is based on the original peer-reviewed literature associated with the work conducted within the project, covering 59 articles in international scientific journals and in addition some conference presentations. Overall, FORCeS has progressed according to the original plan, and the scientific progress made has helped the project progress towards its objectives and goals, as specified in this report.