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€17.8 Million for transformative neighbourhood projects in New European Bauhaus initiative

The European Union has announced a significant funding opportunity for projects aimed at revitalizing neighbourhoods and fostering sustainability through the New European Bauhaus initiative.

Study says rising mercury levels in fish linked to climate change

A new study in Finland found that rising mercury levels in fish can be linked to climate change and increasing land use.

Energy & environment research

Here, we learn about the research of Dr Sanju A. Sanjaya, Director, of the West Virginia State University Energy and Environmental Science Institute.

WHO says Delta variant will be globally dominant

The World Health Organisation on Friday (18 June) said that the Delta variant, originating in India, would be globally dominant due to "significantly increased transmissibility".

What future for sustainable permanent grasslands in Europe?

Paul Newell Price of ADAS reflects on the future of permanent grasslands (PG) in Europe within the frame of the Horizon 2020 SUPER-G Project.

What does the European Medical Devices Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) say about clinical trials?

Professor Dr Freimut Schliess, Director of Science & Innovation at the Profil Institut für Stoffwechselforschung GmbH, explores how the MDR will impact clinical trials.

Improving water resource knowledge

Dr Joel Burken & Dr Chang-Soo Kim from Missouri University of Science and Technology, in this editorial underline the importance of improving water resource knowledge among citizens & policy-makers.

Bioinformatics focus: Can we break the glycocode?

Frederique Lisacek from SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, provides the computer-based tools for exploring ways of breaking the glycocode.

Real-time symptom tracking for long COVID

Katrina Delargy, Managing Director of TIYGA Health, tells us what we need to know about real-time symptom tracking for long COVID.

Social media data for social and behavioural research 

Guangqing Chi and Junjun Yin from The Pennsylvania State University discuss how social media data has become a gold mine of information for both academic and non-academic use.

Considering the role of personality for healthy ageing

Dr Mathias Allemand and Dr Patrick L. Hill discuss the complex factors contributing to healthy ageing, and explore the ways in which personality traits can be considered as a component.

CureVac vaccine performs at 47% efficacy in latest trial

The German-made CureVac vaccine has given a result of 47% efficacy, much lower than expected - now, the proposed delivery of 225 million doses to the EU is at risk.

CIRCLES: Microbiome research for healthy and sustainable food systems

Here we learn all about Horizon 2020 funded Project CIRCLES, which provides the scientific knowledge to exploit natural microbiomes for the sustainable food production, delivering new and healthier food applications.

Increasing electric car battery safety using calorimeters

Dr Carlos Ziebert, head of IAM-AWP’s Calorimeter Center, KIT, explains how the safety of batteries for electric cars can be increased by research using battery calorimeters.

REACT study: Scientists say 90% of UK virus cases are Delta variant

The latest REACT figures show that 90% of UK virus cases are now the Delta variant, with the highest rates of infection in those...

Over half of global cardiovascular deaths happen in Asia

Over half of global cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths in 2019 happened in Asia - now, scientists are drawing attention to rapidly climbing figures, as heart issues continue to be a risk factor for severe COVID.

Study finds link between partisan ideology and victim blaming

When it comes to discussions about sexual assault, a new study suggests a link between strong partisan ideology and victim blaming.

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