To know if citizen science is successful, measure it
It’s never been easy to accurately measure the impact of any scientific research, but it’s even harder for citizen science...
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Next generation sunscreen to better prevent harmful effects of UV solar radiation
New formulation sunscreens could offer better protect against skin cancer by filtering out more harmful ultra-violet rays.By SARAH WILDWhile most Europeans...
The Covid generation: the effects of the pandemic on youth mental health
Children and adolescents tend to have more mild disease compared to adults if they catch the coronavirus that causes Covid-19,...
Quest to uncover the origins of horse taming is rewriting our picture of the past
Horses have been intrinsically entwined with human history for the past five millennia, acting as an early means of rapid...
Europe’s major tourist sites battle climate change to survive
Climate change is destroying heritage sites across Europe and globally. Ancient historical landmarks could disappear completely unless swift action is...
Salt and a battery – smashing the limits of power storage
Thanks to the renewables’ boom, the limiting factor of the energy revolution is not power supply as much as power...
Five key questions to answer about resilient and sustainable food systems
Food systems are highly complex and interconnected. If our grocery stores and kitchens are to have a future with packed...
Emergency-response drones to save lives in the digital skies
Uncrewed aircraft responding to fire and medical emergencies will be used to save lives – if digitalised air-traffic control can...
Calling on natural defences to turn back banana pandemic
In the 1950s, the ‘Gros Michel’ variety of banana was wiped out by Panama disease. The banana crop in some...
New robots in Europe can be workers’ best friends
More sophisticated robots are on the way, accelerating a drive to ensure they help workers rather than take their place.By...
