The Triassic World: An analogue of the 6th mass extinction?
The REEFCADE long-term research project, created and driven by Professor Rossana Martini, started in 2007 and has since been supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF).
People who take academic breaks less likely to continue studying
People who take academic breaks after high school are less likely to enrol in higher education – especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
How do we enable energy transition in buildings?
Pavol Bodis, Technical Coordinator at TNO, says that getting energy independent buildings is an EU priority for electricity infrastructures
Chasing climate-ready glutinous rice for food security in Thailand and Laos
Professor Apichart Vanavichit, Director of the Rice Science Center offers insight into how the next generation of glutinous rice varieties are critical to food security in Thailand and Laos.
Five climate activists you need to know about
We acknowledge five female climate activists, who are challenging gender norms and creating substantial change in global politics.
Making way for more women in digital transformation
Sue-Ellen Wright, Managing Director of Sopra Steria's Aerospace Defence and Security Business, discusses the future of women in digital transformation.
How can innovation help turn climate emergency declarations into real actions?
Dr Xander Wang is leading the Climate Smart Lab to innovate smart technologies supporting climate change adaptation at regional and local scales
The value of nature
Recognising the complex, closely intertwined relationships between humans and nature can lead to better, more cost-effective decisions, outlines Susan Canney, Director of the Mali Elephant Project.
EU crackdown on sexual violence against women
The European commission is calling for tougher and more robust legislation to protect women from sexual violence.
UK Government accepts just 300 Ukrainian refugees so far
The UK’s visa process needs to be sped up to grant up to 200,000 refugees from Ukraine – currently, only 300 Ukrainian refugees have been let through.
Scientists discover 16 genes linked to ICU COVID cases
Scientists say that 16 specific genes are potentially responsible for why some people become ICU COVID cases, and others don't.
Underserved and poorer communities twice as likely to smoke
Underserved communities are at nearly double the risk of smoking dependency according to new research publishing in CANCER the peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society
EU plans Green Deal “acceleration” to stop Russian oil dependency
President von der Leyen said she would push "focused acceleration of the European Green Deal" to change existing EU dependency on Russian oil, coal and gas.
Increased vaccine inequalities in UK ethnic minority groups
COVID vaccine rollout led to vaccine inequalities in UK ethnic minority groups, with a decline in people’s willingness to take up vaccination.
Are animal CBD products safe?
Suzette Smiley-Jewell, PhD & Pamela J. Lein, PhD from the University of California, Davis, explore the extent to which animal CBD products are safe
Digital transformation: Lessons from the private sector for the public sector
Antonio Weiss, Senior Partner at The PSC, discusses lessons and limitations from the private sector for the public sector when it comes to digital transformation.
750,000 fewer dengue cases during COVID-19 closures in 2020
During the height of restrictions and workplace closures for COVID-19, dengue cases dropped across 23 countries in Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Improving mental wellbeing through a healthy diet
Jeanette C. Mostert & Alejandro Arias Vasquez from the Departments of Genetics and Psychiatry at Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, The Netherlands, lift the lid on improving mental wellbeing through a healthy diet
What are the five main Omicron symptoms?
In this article, we explain the five main Omicron symptoms - while looking at why the variant is still dominant in global public health.
How do our attitudes to work reflect our trust in government?
It seems that having higher levels of trust in the government leads people to feel more secure in their jobs, producing better standards of work.