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Mar 14, 2024

Wood: building on an abundant natural resource

In France’s southwestern Gironde department, where half the area is covered by forests, authorities in 2022 built a secondary school with wood from local pine trees. The Pian-Médoc school, located between the city of Bordeaux and some of France’s most famous vineyards, reflects a push to find practical uses for wood from nearby

Mar 13, 2024

Unearthing Sustainability: Geology’s Keystone Role in Environmental Guardianship

At the nucleus of environmental stewardship resides an elaborate and profound liaison with geology—a discipline that not merely unravels the chronicles of Terra but also shepherds us towards sustainable tomorrows. The role of geology in environmental custodianship is cardinal, imparting enlightenment on natural mechanisms, stewardship of resources, and the attenuation of environmental repercussions,

Mar 13, 2024

Immune cells can adapt to invading pathogens, deciding whether to fight now or prepare for the next battle

Understanding the flexibility of T cell memory can lead to improved vaccines and immunotherapies. Juan Gaertner/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Kathleen Abadie, University of Washington; Elisa Clark, University of Washington, and Hao Yuan Kueh, University of Washington How does your immune system decide between fighting invading pathogens now or preparing to fight

Mar 12, 2024

Revolutionising the Future: The Dawn of Eco-Intelligent Engineering

Amidst an epoch increasingly underscored by the imperative to confront climatic metamorphosis and ecological deterioration, the notion of eco-intelligent engineering dawns as a luminary of ingenuity and sustainability within the realms of edifice and construction. This nascent discipline signifies not merely an incremental evolution but a foundational shift in our conceptualisation, execution, and

Mar 11, 2024

The first Europeans reached Ukraine 1.4 million years ago – new research

Remains of the castle in Korolevo, close to the site. Катерина Байдужа/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA John Jansen, Czech Academy of Sciences During warm periods in Earth’s history, known as interglacials, glaciers the size of continents pulled back to reveal new landscapes. These were new worlds for early humans to explore and exploit, and

Mar 11, 2024

New European law aims to protect media outlets against disinformation

Oatawa / Shutterstock Francisco J. Pérez Latre, Universidad de Navarra Disinformation, AI-generated content and fake news pose a serious threat to our democratic processes. With half of the world’s population taking part in more than 80 national elections in 2024 – including European elections in June – independent and trustworthy media outlets are

Mar 11, 2024

Urban Farming: Growing Greens in the Concrete Jungle

In this compelling episode of “News of the Week” hosted by Mike, listeners are taken on an enlightening journey into the heart of urban farming – a revolutionary movement transforming concrete jungles into green, productive spaces. Mike delves into how cities worldwide are repurposing rooftops, balconies, and vacant lots into vibrant farms and

Mar 11, 2024

Blueprints of Tomorrow: The Vanguard of R&D

In the ever-evolving panorama of global technological advancement, Research and Development (R&D) stands as the bulwark against stagnation, incessantly propelling us towards the future. It’s the alchemy that transforms the raw material of curiosity into the gold of innovation, underpinning the technological leaps that define epochs. This investigative exploration delves into the multifaceted