Research that is helping to save children’s lives in rural India, protecting endangered species in Africa, and opening children’s eyes to science in the UK are among those shortlisted for…Read More >
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Smart cities: top tips for mayors
The majority of the world population now lives in cities. ‘Smart cities’ could help solve a range of problems faced by UK city dwellers – from air pollution to economic deprivation. Professor…Read More >
Average months now feel cold thanks to climate change
People in the UK love discussing the weather. For the first two weeks of June 2024, the cold, dull conditions were all they could talk about. Major news outlets like...Read More >
With bitcoin hitting new highs, it’ll likely reach the US$100,000 milestone before 2024 is out
Cryptocurrencies are surging again. Bitcoin has just hit an all-time high of more than US$72,000 (£56,300), pushing past the level of circa US$69,000 where it turned back during its last...Read More >
Side-effects of expanding forests could limit their potential to tackle climate change – new study
Tackling climate change by planting trees has an intuitive appeal. They absorb the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from the atmosphere without using expensive technology. The suggestion that you can plant…Read More >
Millions of older people don’t get enough nutrients – how to spot it and what to do about it
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Energy demand flexibility research will be a gamechanger in the transition to net zero
In 2015, world leaders at COP21 committed to a 1.5°C target for global warming by
Shaping sustainable food systems for future generations
This year’s 5th annual Institute for Food Nutrition and Health (IFNH) Forum focused on shaping sustainable food systems for future generations. But what do we mean by sustainable food systems and why is…Read More >
Farm management and policy approaches to support the journey to net-zero
Minette Batters, NFU's president, is invited to deliver the 2023 Annual Edit Mary Gayton lecture and present her views on the farm management and policy approaches that are needed to...Read More >