Sustainability, critical raw materials and batteries
Dumitru Fornea, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, takes a look at sustainability, critical raw materials and batteries
Loneliness during COVID increased by 5% across Global North
The meta-analysis, looking at loneliness during COVID in North America and Europe, finds that "the pandemic does appear to have increased loneliness" - so, how bad is it?
Lockdown creativity: Free time has a positive correlation with creative activities
COVID-19 lockdown creativity, blooming visibly online, demonstrated a positive correlation between free time and creative activities.
Scientists create hydrogen-based way to recycle plastic bottles
Plastic bottles take up to 450 years to biodegrade naturally, so recycling them quickly is crucial for the environment - Northwestern University chemists may have a new strategy.
Scientists reveal link between food insecurity and diabetes
The link between food insecurity and diabetes is stronger than previously thought - with people who are more likely to be hungry experiencing a higher rate of diabetes, ten years on.
Research on nature and mental health lacks ethnic diversity
Evidential proof shows that nature helps mental health – but most research focuses on white people, missing crucial ethnic diversity data.
Study finds moon could create fuel for future space missions
Soil on the moon could soon create oxygen and fuel for future space missions - making those exploratory trips potentially longer.
How does obesity threaten the US military’s mission readiness?
The obesity epidemic has a grave impact on the US military’s mission readiness, by limiting the number of available recruits and decreasing re-enlistment candidacy.
Genomic time machine to understand sea sponge evolution
Key to the health of coral reefs, scientists reveal that sea sponges are among the earliest animals to ever grace planet earth
2.7 million disabled Ukrainians “trapped or abandoned” by war
Mr. Yohei Sasakawa, Chairman of the Nippon Foundation, discusses how governments, businesses and NGO's must not overlook disabled Ukrainians.
What is the New European Bauhaus and how is it inspired by the 1919...
Rudolf Kolbe, co-rapporteur for the EESC opinion on the New European Bauhaus; member, European Economic & Social Committee (EESC); vice-president of the Diversity Europe Group (Group III), shares his thoughts on the New European Bauhaus.
Seven-day social media break can reduce depression and anxiety
While the negative side effects of scrolling through social media are well-known, social media breaks have been proven to change mental health outcomes.
NIH begins clinical trial for Epstein-Barr virus vaccine
The clinical trial will test an Epstein-Barr virus vaccine developed by Novavax, one of just two attempts in over a decade.
Research shows vegan diets can improve type 2 diabetes
Research finds that vegan diets can help type 2 diabetes patients to lower blood sugar – with meaningful results in just 12 weeks.
WHO says COVID pandemic caused 14.9 million excess deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) say the pandemic led to 14.9 million global excess deaths, caused either by the virus itself or disrupted access to healthcare.
‘Bee bus stops’ with living roofs can improve city wildlife
Bee bus stops are to become a new feature around UK cities, as they support wildlife and bees in city areas with their living roofs.
Wearable sensors could monitor plant health from a phone
Researchers create wearable sensors to signal plant health from your phone, to indicate a plant’s leaf water content or when they are stressed.
Europe Day: All eyes on Ukraine and young Europeans’ vision for the future
Cillian Lohan, Member of the Diversity Europe Group of the EESC, discusses the possibilities of Europe Day in light of recent events.
20 countries report cases of severe hepatitis in children
The World Health Organisation reveal that 20 countries are now reporting cases of severe hepatitis in children, after an initial outbreak in the UK.
Racial medical guidelines to be removed from US healthcare
A paediatricians’ group in the US have made moves to abandon racial medical guidelines, which create disparities in healthcare.