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AI revives microscopy for fast, low-cost soil health testing

Agriculture
Researchers have developed an AI-powered optical microscope system that enables fast, low-cost soil health testing by detecting fungal biomass.

Unprecedented wildfire risks due to hot weather

Environment
Hot weather, dry conditions and record temperatures in the UK mean an increased risk of extreme wildfires, say experts.

Certain monocultures of forests cope better with drought

Environment
Monocultures of the Scots pine and Sitka spruce tree species display different resilience to spring drought.

How to grow cereal crops with less fertiliser, and save money

Agriculture
Research has discovered a new way to grow cereal crops using less fertiliser, reducing the amount of nitrogen pollution and saving billions.

Smells experienced in nature improve mental health

Mental Health
Smells experienced in nature improve wellbeing and mental health by making us feel more relaxed, joyful, and healthy.

Discarded cigarette butts cost UK £40 million a year

Environment
The UK Government’s ambition of a smoke-free country by 2030 does little to solve the smoking-related litter problem facing our communities.

Nikolina Angelkova discusses the uncapped tourism potential in Bulgaria

Government
Nikolina Angelkova, former Tourism Minister for Bulgaria, speaks with Open Access Government about Bulgaria and Southeastern Europe's uncapped tourism potential.

Developing a nature-inspired amphibious artificial vision system

Research & Innovation
Researchers have developed an amphibious artificial vision system for imaging both aquatic and terrestrial environments.

Run up to COP27: recognising the importance of Indigenous leaders

Government
COP26 President Alok Sharma to visit Australia and meet with Indigenous leaders and representatives to discuss climate action in preparation for COP27.

Unprecedented fire risks: Europe’s driest summer on record

Environment
Europe is facing one of its driest summers in history and there is an unprecedented risk of drought, fires and destruction.

‘New’ ozone hole has been around since 1980s

Environment
A large, year-round ozone hole, seven times larger than the Antarctic ozone hole, has only recently been discovered despite existing since the 1980s.

Testing actions for sustainable farming: preparing for future agriculture policy

Agriculture
The Scottish Government has offered £50 as an incentive for every farmer and crofter to complete the ‘Testing Actions for Sustainable Farming’ survey in an attempt to prepare farmers for future agricultural policy.

The education system makes us “disconnected from the botanical world”

Environment
At a time when plants could help solve global environmental problems, scientists warn we must become more in touch with botanical education.

Joined-up refuse planning and education key to reducing fly-tipping

Environment
Fly-tipping is a blight on society and incurs a huge cost for both local authorities and land owners: we need a joined-up, consistent strategy.

What’s the secret to gecko feet that allows them to stick to surfaces?

Research & Innovation
Gecko adhesion has its own molecular structure: where gecko feet are covered in a super-thin layer of lipids that help them stay sticky.

How can we define a pond?

Agriculture
We can all identify a pond as a small, shallow waterbody - but how can we distinguish it from a lake or a wetland?

Using artificial photosynthesis technology to produce food

Research & Innovation
Food could become independent of sunlight through artificial photosynthesis technology, increasing the conversion efficiency of sunlight into food by up to 18 times.
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