'Forest mobilisation:' Unlocking Europe's wood energy potential
Increasing the woody biomass supply sustainably, continuously and at acceptable prices is a huge challenge
Environment
Mar 31, 2017
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Tiny frogs face a troubled future in New Guinea's tropical mountains
At night, the mountain forests of New Guinea come alive with weird buzzing and beeping calls made by tiny frogs, some no bigger than your little fingernail.
Plants & Animals
Mar 31, 2017
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Nationwide study shows emerging leptospirosis strain
Massey University researchers have found that a strain of leptospirosis may be more frequent in New Zealand dairy herds than first thought, posing public health concerns for farmers, veterinarians and dairy workers.
Other
Mar 31, 2017
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Sun's UV light helped spark life
High energy, ultraviolet radiation from the Sun is a known to hazard to life, yet the energy provided by our star has played an important role as the essential driver of life on Earth.
Biochemistry
Mar 31, 2017
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Research suggests Brexit likely to increase modern slavery in the UK
Theresa May's historic signing of Article 50 looks set to be her lasting legacy as Prime Minister. Unfortunately, it is also likely to derail her other signature policy on modern slavery. Our research suggests Brexit could ...
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2017
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Knowledge is not always power when it comes to bumblebees
Research from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway has found that being smart does not necessarily mean you are bringing home the most bacon, if you are a bumble bee at least.
Plants & Animals
Mar 31, 2017
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10,000 turtle hatchlings released back into the wild
Fantastic news for turtle conservation as thousands of olive ridley turtle hatchlings start their tough journey into adulthood with a little help from some friends.
Ecology
Mar 31, 2017
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The rise of social impact investing
Governments, communities and industries are grappling with issues such as climate change, inequality and social justice – and how to mobilise more funding to tackle these issues. One possible solution is impact investing.
Economics & Business
Mar 31, 2017
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Rampant use of antibacterial nanosilver is a resistance risk
Researchers at the University of Technology Sydney warn that the broad-spectrum antimicrobial effectiveness of silver is being put at risk by the widespread and inappropriate expansion of nanosilver use in medical and consumer ...
Bio & Medicine
Mar 31, 2017
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'Political chameleons' conform to avoid discomfort
Around one group of people, he seems to be a Democrat. Around another, a Republican. In yet another, a Libertarian. He's a political chameleon, someone who engages in a type of social shape-shifting in order to blend in with ...
Social Sciences
Mar 31, 2017
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