Earth & Environment
Ocean motion: moves to protect seas gain momentum
A major EU-funded research project on the Atlantic highlights worldwide efforts to preserve marine biodiversity under a landmark treaty.
Feb 21, 2024
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Health
Nuptials notice: foods and robots are getting married
Edible electronics are being developed to assist rescue operations and go inside hospital patients, setting the stage for all-consuming tech to become consumable.
Feb 19, 2024
Health
Plant-powered planes may be no pipe dream
EU researchers are seeking to expand supplies of clean aviation fuels by producing more from agricultural sources.
Feb 16, 2024
Health
Food for thought: obesity may affect the brain too
Calorie-filled meals with little nutrition are suspected of having an impact on decision-making and of causing an overweight trap.
Feb 14, 2024
Earth & Environment
From drain to gain: the hidden treasures in wastewater
EU industries from food and drinks to chemicals and biotechnology are seeking to profit from materials in water after it has been used.
Feb 12, 2024
Social Sciences
Gang feuds and violence may call for an olive branch
The gangster lifestyles of young people in Europe and elsewhere can be altered through dialogue and education, according to researchers.
Feb 8, 2024
Health
Two itchy-skin diseases that can go much deeper
Psoriasis and eczema can have complex causes and consequences that researchers are seeking to uncover.
Feb 7, 2024
Health
Berry tasty: the fruits emerging from new breeding and processing
Research is helping strawberries and raspberries become more resilient to climate change and snacks become healthier.
Feb 5, 2024
Health
Under the skin: bullying’s hidden health effects
Intimidation at school is a widespread and worrying phenomenon being examined through psychology and genomics.
Feb 1, 2024
Earth & Environment
Recycling tyres and plastics with an ancient heating method
Thermal decomposition is helping to green two major EU manufacturing industries.
Jan 30, 2024
Earth & Environment
Europe forges new bonds between agriculture and biodiversity
As the environmental and economic costs of industrial farming grow, so do opportunities to spur an ecological change.
Jan 29, 2024
Earth & Environment
Off the roof: the quest to harness energy from facades
Researchers are going beyond conventional solar panels in a bid to generate heat and electricity from the other external surfaces of buildings.
Jan 27, 2024
Health
Clues to autism’s causes may lie in the gut
Researchers are exploring links between microorganisms in the human gut and neurodevelopmental disorders in the hope of accelerating diagnosis and treatment.
Jan 25, 2024
Earth & Environment
Sifting through forest soils to fight climate change
It’s not just trees that help tackle global warming but also the ground in which they grow.
Jan 23, 2024