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Karl von Frisch and Konrad Lorenz: Two biologists in Nazi Germany

In 1973, three biologists shared the Nobel Prize for medicine: two Austrians who had conducted most of their research in Germany, Karl von Frisch and Konrad Lorenz, and the Dutchman Nikolaas Tinbergen.
INTERACT is helping to educate students at all levels in over 60 countries on the changing Arctic.

Science speaks out! INTERACT bridge the gap between researchers and the public

Science is useless by itself if it doesn’t speak out. INTERACT is doing excellent science, but if it stays within the science community, its science is only of academic interest; communication across sectors is imperative.
A street view of the United Kingdom government department offices in Whitehall, Westminster, London.

Supporting better deployment of the PPN06/20 Social Value Model

The Impact Evaluation Standard framework for social value reporting helps address specific PPN06/20 challenges. Read our overview of how it supports contracting authorities.
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Realise more value from your government or utilities operations

Is your business as optimised as it could be? Are your operations as streamlined and as sustainable as possible? It’s a serious question. One that’s well worth dedicating some thought to.
International flags on industrial background at sunset. Global warming and united nations concept.

The EU Taxonomy Regulation as a lever to foster private sector adaptation to climate...

To ensure a smooth transition to a low-carbon financial and economic system and to prepare for climate-related risks, companies must develop and implement appropriate management measures. The EU Taxonomy Regulation is here to ensure this.
Credit: David Hallam-Jones / EXCEL Centre, West Terrace, London, E16 / CC BY-SA 2.0

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?
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Data-driven prosperity: The shift from GDP to multidimensional wellbeing indices

The financial crisis highlighted the shortcomings of traditional measures of a country's prosperity; here we examine the shift from GDP to multidimensional wellbeing indices The...
Average Land Surface Temperature between 5:00 and 6:00 pm for two adaptation scenarios (left; roofs without greening up to 75 °C; right;: green roofs up to 45°C), study conducted by A. Reinbold, climate service centre (GERICS)

Profound scientific climate solutions in application on the ground

Provision of operational services to support climate change adaptation in municipal practice.
Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin, Germany, a cultural heritage site

Climate information for cultural heritage resilience

Lola Kotova from Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) unpacks climate information for strengthening the resilience of cultural heritage in times of anthropogenic climate change, presenting in this vein a fascinating case study for Germany.
Forest dieback using the example of a group of diseased spruces in a mixed forest in Germany

Understanding the impact of drought on forests: Bridging science and practice

Due to the very long rotation times of trees 100 years old or more, the forest sector is being particularly affected by the changes brought about by climate change, especially by the impact of drought.
Tackling the ‘ticking time bomb’ ofcardiovascular disease

Tackling the ‘ticking time bomb’ of cardiovascular disease

The NHS Long Term Plan identifies cardiovascular disease (CVD) as a clinical priority and the single biggest opportunity to save lives.
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From the empirical to the causal molecular: Understanding biology and genetics 

From empiricist to causal molecular understanding of life and back: Historical reflections on 19th and 21st-century epistemologies in biology The German American physiologist and experimental...
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Mounting water scarcity: A complex challenge requiring nuanced solutions

A sufficient freshwater supply is essential to ecosystems, societies, and economies. Given the continuous increase in global population, improved living standards and rampant economic growth, there is an ever-growing worry about water scarcity.
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Biofuels as petroleum alternatives: Closing the carbon cycle with bacteria

Finding a way to close the carbon cycle is crucial in our steps towards a greener planet; researchers believe that filtering out petroleum and utilizing other options like biofuels we can help reduce our CO2 emissions.
A parking lot only for electric vehicle charging seen during the night.

Webinar – Trends driving EV growth & how to win the race

Understanding EV growth and the market surrounding it is key to a successful business in a carbon-neutral world.

A Bluetooth tracking device to aid in the search for older people who get...

Getting lost affects the quality of life of community-dwelling people with dementia and their caregivers – could a Bluetooth tracking device really help?
Nokia Inks Deal with AST SpaceMobile — What Does this Mean for Connectivity?

Nokia Inks deal with AST SpaceMobile — What does this mean for mobile connectivity?

Mission impossible? Nokia and AST SpaceMobile are partnering to increase mobile connectivity around the world. In this article, we’ll explore how these companies plan to expand global coverage.
Biocolloidy and epigenetics

Biocolloidy and Epigenetics – Is “scientific revolution” a useful concept in biology?

Is Thomas Kuhn's idea of "scientific revolution" useful for explaining advance in biological research? The examples of biocolloidy and epigenetics.
Synthetic Biology and Microbial Electrosynthesis

The role of synthetic biology in Microbial electrosynthesis

Microbial electrosynthesis (MES) describes synthetic biology approach to the conversion of CO2 to various carbon compounds via the electrochemical interactions of electrographic biocatalysts and an electrode.

PatSnap launches Eureka, an AI-driven innovation intelligence solution

The AI-driven innovation Eureka translates the legal language of intellectual property into the technical language of research and development to promote effective collaboration and...

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