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Outdoor photo-bioreactors seize natural sunlight to cultivate microalgae (left), while the light conditions could be controlled for indoor photo-bioreactors creating a Sustainable source of protein

Microalgae as a sustainable source of protein and food ingredients

Microalgae can be an alternative sustainable source of protein and functional food ingredients that have the potential to improve gut and liver health.

Bringing history to the surface: How do historical investigations affect the ways we view...

Associate Professor of Anthropology, Dr Liza Gijanto, outlines how archaeological and historical investigations are vital in revealing important insights into society’s past.
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Knee pain and osteoarthritis (Knee OA) treatment research

Professor Shaw-Ruey Lyu from the School of Medicine, Tzu-Chi University, discusses Knee Pain and Osteoarthritis (Knee OA) Treatment Research, in particular Knee Health Promotion Option (KHPO).
Figure 1: A. Agroecological farming methods, “Parelheiros”, to produce greens to be marketed at local co-operatives in Sao Paulo, Brazil. B. A field of wheat grown using conventional farming methods in the UK

Urban living laboratories: Opportunities for modelling sustainability transitions

Here, a group of academics present Urban Living Laboratories to study sustainable food production systems, using systems dynamic modelling to analyse policy alternatives.
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Biocontrol fungi for plant disease research

Susanne Zeilinger, University Professor for Microbiology, underscores sustainable solutions for plant disease research, focusing on the power of biocontrol fungi.
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Industrial organization: understanding the mechanisms of market structures

Patrick Legros, Professor of Econonmics at Université libre de Bruxelles, explores how Industrial Organization can help understand the positive and normative consequences of different...
The atmosphere is surreal at dawn in the Jokulsaron lagoon, where seals and a few lucky people can enjoy an endless spectacle, where icebergs float and move slowly dragged by the current.

Food webs and fish: Ocean climate change in Alaska

Open Access Government talks to ocean climate expert Dr. Robert Suryan, who is the lead of an ecosystem studies program at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center’s Auke Bay Laboratories.
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First international meeting towards eliminating paralysis after aortic aneurysm surgery

Professor Hamdy Awad, MD, FASA, from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, examines the dangers of aortic aneurysm surgery and the importance of continued research towards eliminating paralysis.

GoTriple: Developing a multilingual, interdisciplinary discovery service

Dr Suzanne Dumouchel, Scientific Coordinator of the TRIPLE project, Partnership Coordinator of OPERAS Research Infrastructure & Head of International Cooperation at CNRS & her team developed the multilingual, interdisciplinary discovery service GoTriple that aims to foster collaboration & interdisciplinary research.

Using live theatre to foster faculty inclusion

Florida International University’s Bystander Leadership™ programme has collaborated with professional live theatre artists to increase awareness of gender and race bias among faculty through evidence-based practices.
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How to convert CO2 to bioplastics in the age of global warming

Arpita Bose, PhD, Associate Professor, describes how to convert CO2 to bioplastics through new bugs and novel tools with a focus on fighting global warming.
Figure 1: Comparison of voltage vs capacity curves of Mg coin cells at 1.0 C charge/discharge rate with and without 10 h relaxation.

Insights into magnesium batteries using calorimetry

Dr Carlos Ziebert, Leader of the Group Batteries – Calorimetry and Safety, KIT, explains how generated heat and self-discharge of magnesium batteries can be studied through calorimetry.
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Psychedelic therapies: The case for a new focus in the EU’s mental health care...

Tadeusz Hawrot, Founder and Executive Director of PAREA, states the case for a new focus in the EU’s mental health care approach, that is the underserved area of psychedelic therapies.
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CorTec’s Brain Interchange™ system: Revolutionizing brain therapy with closed-loop neuromodulation

CorTec’s Brain Interchange™ system offers closed-loop neuromodulation, revolutionizing brain therapy by precisely adapting treatment based on individual needs.
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Transforming clinical capacity to be a force for good

Elina Naydenova, CEO of Feebris, shares her thoughts on how to improve the NHS clinical capacity, to serve more patients with enhanced healthcare technologies.

Quantum network technology

Prof Dr Stephanie Wehner, Director of the European Quantum Internet Alliance, explains how quantum network technology and a quantum internet could revolutionise communication and connectivity.
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The fair principles: Trusting in fair data repositories

Andy Götz, ESRF data manager and PaNOSC coordinator, discusses the impact of applying the FAIR principles to research data.
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Towards One Health Intelligence surveillance systems

The increase in global diseases and other health threats in recent decades has necessitated the importance of strengthening our surveillance systems towards early detection and monitoring of drivers.

Vestas Aircoil: Key insights from successfully bridging the gap between academia and industry

Open Access Government engages in a conversation with Kevin Jose, a recently graduated PhD student who concluded his research and successfully defended his thesis at the University of Southampton. In this interview, Kevin shares his insights on transitioning from academia to industry.
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Nutritional management of chronic kidney disease in pets

Renea Creech and Kim Wilson outline the challenges of Chronic Kidney Disease in pets, the irreversible loss of kidney function, and how nutrition can help.

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