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Data-driven prosperity: The shift from GDP to multidimensional wellbeing indices
The financial crisis highlighted the shortcomings of traditional measures of a country's prosperity; here we examine the shift from GDP to multidimensional wellbeing indices
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Profound scientific climate solutions in application on the ground
Provision of operational services to support climate change adaptation in municipal practice.
Climate information for cultural heritage resilience
Lola Kotova from Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) unpacks climate information for strengthening the resilience of cultural heritage in times of anthropogenic climate change, presenting in this vein a fascinating case study for Germany.
Understanding the impact of drought on forests: Bridging science and practice
Due to the very long rotation times of trees 100 years old or more, the forest sector is being particularly affected by the changes brought about by climate change, especially by the impact of drought.
Tackling the ‘ticking time bomb’ of cardiovascular disease
The NHS Long Term Plan identifies cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a clinical priority and the single biggest opportunity to save lives.
From the empirical to the causal molecular: Understanding biology and genetics
From empiricist to causal molecular understanding of life and back: Historical reflections on 19th and 21st-century epistemologies in biology
The German American physiologist and experimental...
Mounting water scarcity: A complex challenge requiring nuanced solutions
A sufficient freshwater supply is essential to ecosystems, societies, and economies. Given the continuous increase in global population, improved living standards and rampant economic growth, there is an ever-growing worry about water scarcity.
Biofuels as petroleum alternatives: Closing the carbon cycle with bacteria
Finding a way to close the carbon cycle is crucial in our steps towards a greener planet; researchers believe that filtering out petroleum and utilizing other options like biofuels we can help reduce our CO2 emissions.
Webinar – Trends driving EV growth & how to win the race
Understanding EV growth and the market surrounding it is key to a successful business in a carbon-neutral world.
A Bluetooth tracking device to aid in the search for older people who get...
Getting lost affects the quality of life of community-dwelling people with dementia and their caregivers – could a Bluetooth tracking device really help?
Nokia Inks deal with AST SpaceMobile — What does this mean for mobile connectivity?
Mission impossible? Nokia and AST SpaceMobile are partnering to increase mobile connectivity around the world. In this article, we’ll explore how these companies plan to expand global coverage.
Biocolloidy and Epigenetics – Is “scientific revolution” a useful concept in biology?
Is Thomas Kuhn's idea of "scientific revolution" useful for explaining advance in biological research? The examples of biocolloidy and epigenetics.
The role of synthetic biology in Microbial electrosynthesis
Microbial electrosynthesis (MES) describes synthetic biology approach to the conversion of CO2 to various carbon compounds via the electrochemical interactions of electrographic biocatalysts and an electrode.
PatSnap launches Eureka, an AI-driven innovation intelligence solution
The AI-driven innovation Eureka translates the legal language of intellectual property into the technical language of research and development to promote effective collaboration and...
Rydberg atoms and atomic engineering
F Barry Dunning, a professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Rice University, explores the atomic states within Rydberg atoms and their possibilities in atomic engineering.
How LG Electronics plans to Accelerate Innovation with AI-Powered Simulation
AI is changing how the world operates, and LG Electronics plans to be part of this disruption.
Green hydrogen production offshore: developing accepted solutions
GERICS discusses the production of green hydrogen offshore for sustainable energy solutions in Germany.
A “Halloween-esque” Twist of Global Climate Change
Dr Pamela Lein discusses a sinister threat to human health as a result of pathogens introduced by global climate change.
The overlooked water-bound loss of carbon from peatlands
In this third contribution of a series of four, Bernd Lennartz, Haojie Liu and Franziska Tanneberger give insight into the water-bound loss of carbon from peat soils.
AAMU DEFEND Scholars Participate in NSF Sponsored S-STEM “Summer Melt” Program
The participation of DEFEND Scholars in the S-STEM "Summer Melt" Program helps to increase the number of underrepresented students.
