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Global challenges and unilateral trade measures
Dr Wibke Meyer from CropLife International, argues that unilateral agricultural trade measures are a misguided approach to addressing the global challenges of climate change, biodiversity, and food security.
Digital infrastructure to connect all communities
Ian Newbury, Business Development Director, Mobile Network Operators & Digital Infrastructure at BT Wholesale, examines how to open the gateway to digital infrastructure that connects all communities.
UK childcare policy: Navigating choices, challenges and the need for reform
In this article, Prof. Dr. Ingela Naumann, University of Fribourg, explores UK childcare policy through the Nordic perspective on parental work, and the struggle to balance choices for families in the face of societal and economic constraints.
Pioneering the future of higher education: The role of educators in AI integration
Nicolaas Matthijs addresses the misconceptions around AI in higher education and establishes seven realities of how AI will improve efficiencies and unlock potential in the classroom.
What makes love so strong? The neuroscience behind love and loss
Neuroscientists from the University of Colorado Boulder have revealed the biological signals of desire, explaining why certain bonds are more profound than others.
Should the wider population be paying attention to their blood sugar levels?
Diabetes represents a huge burden on health systems and sufferers, but accurately monitoring blood sugar levels could help people to take control of their health before more serious issues come to light.
Researchers reveal blood cell traits influence risk of rare blood cancer
Scientists have revealed how common variations in our blood cells can act as unexpected allies to cancer-causing mutations.
MPOX: Research priorities for threat reduction
Concerted efforts are needed to close knowledge gaps around mpox to improve preparedness and response efforts for this neglected disease.
Microfluidic microbial bioreactors: How studying microbes at the microscale can help empower microbiology
Long before the existence of microbes was known, humans were unknowingly harnessing their power through practices such as brewing, bread leavening, or cheesemaking. These processes extended the shelf life of food, enhanced its nutritional value, and significantly contributed to the advancement of industry and civilization.
Digital Life Norway (DLN) Initiative to foster and boost transdisciplinary biotechnology research and innovation
Meeting the rapid developments in biotechnology by fostering transdisciplinarity, including digitalisation and big data, to create convergence for innovation in a virtual centre.
Cai Linton – Multus
Cai Linton has an MEng in Molecular Bioengineering from Imperial College London and combines technical knowledge in tissue engineering & data science with management experience
His motivation to create a sustainable future using biotechnology led him to co-found Multus to shorten routes to market and lower entry barriers in the...
ECHO: Engaging citizens in soil health and science
Here, we learn about the ECHO project, coordinated by Soil Scientist Prof Tanja Mimmo of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy.
Redefining prosperity in east London through citizen science
Years of austerity and underfunded public services have left east Londoners with reduced opportunities and prospects, facing multiple interlinking challenges like racism, crime, and food poverty - what needs to change?
Ocean temperatures drive hottest year on record
Scientists from China, the USA, New Zealand, Italy, and France have together analysed annual temperature trends in the Earth's ocean, revealing an alarming escalation of its rage.
Mongolia and the One Health Approach
Mongolia’s unique ecosystems and cultures come with an equally unique set of wildlife management challenges.
Computing: Paradigm shifts, adoption, new digital professionals rising
Dr Joanna Leng, School of Computing, University of Leeds, UK and Dr Phillip Brooker, School of Sociology, University of Liverpool, Emeritus and Prof Wes Sharrock, School of Sociology, University of Manchester, focus on computing: paradigm shifts, charting the adoption and the rise of new digital professions.
Adopting voice commerce in 2024: Benefits and challenges
Revolutionalizing the shopping experience by embracing voice commerce in 2024 for seamless digital interactions.
Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
The agricultural sector plays a decisive role in tackling climate change. GERICS explores what actors of the agricultural sector think of removing carbon dioxide and what support they need from science.
Nutritional management of aging pets
Morgan A. Key from Hill’s Pet Nutrition outlines the changes associated with aging pets and how nutrition can help.
Assessing the role of religion in restorative justice approaches to crime
The field of restorative justice can be traced to the 1970s and efforts in several North American communities that were applying peacemaking principles – often in tandem with faith-informed perspectives – to the criminal justice system, here we explore it in further detail.