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University of Birmingham and Royal Shakespeare Company sign collaboration agreement
University of Birmingham and Royal Shakespeare Company sign collaboration agreement
Environment - Oct 27
From kerbside to tram stop: Recycled plastics will soon feature in Melbourne's tram platforms
From kerbside to tram stop: Recycled plastics will soon feature in Melbourne's tram platforms
Chemistry - Oct 26
£9 million research programme to reinvent chemical separation methods and significantly cut total global energy consumption begins
£9 million research programme to reinvent chemical separation methods and significantly cut total global energy consumption begins
Computer Science - Oct 26
Hawking Centre for Theoretical Cosmology named Intel oneAPI Center of Excellence | University of Cambridge
Hawking Centre for Theoretical Cosmology named Intel oneAPI Center of Excellence | University of Cambridge
Microtechnics - Oct 26
Cambridge-led Ceres Agri-Tech launches first three spin-outs | University of Cambridge
Cambridge-led Ceres Agri-Tech launches first three spin-outs | University of Cambridge
Social Sciences - Oct 26
TV shows with diverse writers rooms, casts resonated with pandemic audiences
TV shows with diverse writers rooms, casts resonated with pandemic audiences
Environment - Oct 26
How sustainable living can succeed: Benjamin Görgen examined the practicalities and the potential of communal housing projects
How sustainable living can succeed: Benjamin Görgen examined the practicalities and the potential of communal housing projects
Health - Oct 26
University of Toronto researchers create mirror-image peptides that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2
University of Toronto researchers create mirror-image peptides that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2
Economics - Oct 25
Chicago Quantum Summit will gather leaders Nov. 4 to help build quantum ecosystems
Chicago Quantum Summit will gather leaders Nov. 4 to help build quantum ecosystems
Economics - Oct 25
Carbon accounting madness makes a mockery of the UK's Net Zero plans, says University of Birmingham academic
Carbon accounting madness makes a mockery of the UK's Net Zero plans, says University of Birmingham academic
Environment - Oct 25
UofG contributes to COP26 Universities Network climate change co-benefits report
UofG contributes to COP26 Universities Network climate change co-benefits report
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Feeding Leeds: A fair and self-sustaining food system for the city
A bold vision for feeding the population of Leeds would transform the city into a far more food secure, fair and sustainable place to live.
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Göttingen professors share their expert opinions on more sustainable nutrition
Germany's Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Food and Consumer Health Protection (WBAE) submits recommendations to the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Germany's Scientific Ad
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Methane emissions climb
The pandemic has tugged carbon emissions down, temporarily. But levels of the powerful heat-trapping gas methane continue to climb, dragging the world further away from a path that skirts the worst effects of global warming.
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Nutrition in the days of COVID
An interview with Prof. Hans Hauner about COVID-19 and nutritional medicine The current Corona outbreak affects nearly all aspects of medicine and of everyday life in general. In this context, questions about the importance of nutrition arise frequently; these include questions about how the right diet could protect you from contracting a COVID infection or about the influence nutrition could have on the progression of the disease.
Agronomy / Food Science - 25.06.2020
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Rewiring plant reproduction for higher seed yields
Exploiting quirks in plant reproduction could boost yields in two staple crops, sorghum and cowpea, for crop farming communities in sub-Saharan Africa (SA).
Environment - Agronomy / Food Science - 05.06.2020
Environment - Agronomy / Food Science - 19.05.2020 
Staying off the murder hornet hit list
Experts from the Stanford-based Natural Capital Project explain the value of wild bees in our agricultural systems, especially in light of the increased risk murder hornets pose to domesticated honey bees.
Agronomy / Food Science - Environment - 05.05.2020 
Meat alternatives at the Empa restaurant
«One Two We» is a sustainability program launched by the SV Group and WWF Switzerland. The goal is to reduce CO2 emissions of staff restaurants through sustainable food.
Environment - Agronomy / Food Science - 04.05.2020 
John Marzluff explores how farming, food production and wildlife can coexist in new book ’In Search of Meadowlarks’
Farming and food production can be made more compatible with bird and wildlife conservation, says University of Washington ornithologist John Marzluff in his latest book.
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U-M Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program awards $1.75M in grants to seven research projects
The Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program at the University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute has awarded research grants to seven projects aimed at reducing net carbon emissions.
The Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program at the University of Michigan's Graham Sustainability Institute has awarded research grants to seven projects aimed at reducing net carbon emissions.
A bold vision for feeding the population of Leeds would transform the city into a far more food secure, fair and sustainable place to live.
More Root Carbon in Extensive Cultivation Systems - the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Is Optimised
Soils possess great potential for sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere in the form of carbon, and thus for mitigating global warming.
Soils possess great potential for sequestering CO2 from the atmosphere in the form of carbon, and thus for mitigating global warming.
We’ve got a lot on our plate
There is little to suggest we'll be eating less meat any time soon. In the last post of 2020, Lukas Fesenfeld explains why a sustainable food supply system is still possible. Christmas is just around the corner, along with a string of festive meals - though probably on a smaller scale this year. I promise, I don't want to deny you your Christmas roast! However, the end of the year is a good opportunity to reflect on some fundamental questions and to become aware of one's own attitudes.
There is little to suggest we'll be eating less meat any time soon. In the last post of 2020, Lukas Fesenfeld explains why a sustainable food supply system is still possible. Christmas is just around the corner, along with a string of festive meals - though probably on a smaller scale this year. I promise, I don't want to deny you your Christmas roast! However, the end of the year is a good opportunity to reflect on some fundamental questions and to become aware of one's own attitudes.
Green Revolution Saved Over 100 Million Infant Lives in Developing World, Yet Could Go Further
Increased global agricultural production had large and positive effects on child health New research from the University of California San Diego shows that since modern crop varieties were introduced in the developing world starting in 1961, they have substantially reduced infant mortality, especially for male babies and among poor households.
Increased global agricultural production had large and positive effects on child health New research from the University of California San Diego shows that since modern crop varieties were introduced in the developing world starting in 1961, they have substantially reduced infant mortality, especially for male babies and among poor households.
Warning labels help reduce sugary drink intake among college students
Placing warning labels on beverage dispensers might be enough to help college students cut back on sugary drinks, according to a new study.
Placing warning labels on beverage dispensers might be enough to help college students cut back on sugary drinks, according to a new study.
Pandemic exposed weakness in ensuring healthy food access in child care
FACULTY Q&A When child care programs across the country closed due to COVID, millions of children lost access to the healthy food they had been receiving through the federal Child and Adult Care
FACULTY Q&A When child care programs across the country closed due to COVID, millions of children lost access to the healthy food they had been receiving through the federal Child and Adult Care
Waiter there’s a (black soldier) fly in my soup
It may seem a little hard to swallow but the larvae of a waste-eating fly could become a new alternative protein source for humans, according to a University of Queensland scientist.
It may seem a little hard to swallow but the larvae of a waste-eating fly could become a new alternative protein source for humans, according to a University of Queensland scientist.
The quest for a holistic pesticide policy
Bans and simple measures alone won't solve the problems in plant protection. Robert Finger presses for a comprehensive pesticide policy.
Bans and simple measures alone won't solve the problems in plant protection. Robert Finger presses for a comprehensive pesticide policy.
Why laughing gas is a growing climate problem
Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas," is the most important greenhouse gas after methane and carbon dioxide and the biggest human-related threat to the ozone layer.
Nitrous oxide, also known as "laughing gas," is the most important greenhouse gas after methane and carbon dioxide and the biggest human-related threat to the ozone layer.
New Crop Science Centre opens in Cambridge
A new Centre in Cambridge, designed to fast-track technologies to sustainably improve farmers' yields worldwide, was launched today.
A new Centre in Cambridge, designed to fast-track technologies to sustainably improve farmers' yields worldwide, was launched today.
Disability disparities may be explained by obesity, smoking, physical labor
Excess body mass, smoking and manual labor explain a large proportion of disability disparities in the United States, according to a new University of Michigan study.
Excess body mass, smoking and manual labor explain a large proportion of disability disparities in the United States, according to a new University of Michigan study.
UChicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering to partner in $20 million institute for farming with AI
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes program has announced the formation of a new institute to accelerate artificial intelligence research and agricultural innovation.
The National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes program has announced the formation of a new institute to accelerate artificial intelligence research and agricultural innovation.
Germany's Scientific Advisory Board for Agricultural Policy, Food and Consumer Health Protection (WBAE) submits recommendations to the Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Germany's Scientific Ad
"Ticino a te", bringing local produce closer to you also thanks to USI
The Osservatorio dello sviluppo territoriale (OST) (Observatory of Territorial Development), based at USI Academy of Architecture, has developed, in collaboration with Centro di Competenze Agroalimen
The Osservatorio dello sviluppo territoriale (OST) (Observatory of Territorial Development), based at USI Academy of Architecture, has developed, in collaboration with Centro di Competenze Agroalimen
Changes in farming urgent to rescue biodiversity
Over 360 scientists from 42 countries - led by the University of Göttingen and Westlake University China - call for transition of food production systems to agroecological principles. Humans depend on farming for their very survival but this activity takes up more than one third of the world's landmass and endangers 62% of all threatened species globally.
Over 360 scientists from 42 countries - led by the University of Göttingen and Westlake University China - call for transition of food production systems to agroecological principles. Humans depend on farming for their very survival but this activity takes up more than one third of the world's landmass and endangers 62% of all threatened species globally.
The pandemic has tugged carbon emissions down, temporarily. But levels of the powerful heat-trapping gas methane continue to climb, dragging the world further away from a path that skirts the worst effects of global warming.
Agroscope Publishes Study on Environmental Impacts of Drinking-Water Initiative
In an in-depth study, Agroscope analysed the possible environmental impacts of implementing the Drinking-Water Initiative. The life-cycle assessment shows that pesticide and nutrient pollution of Swiss water bodies and groundwater could be reduced. In addition, inland biodiversity could be improved slightly.
In an in-depth study, Agroscope analysed the possible environmental impacts of implementing the Drinking-Water Initiative. The life-cycle assessment shows that pesticide and nutrient pollution of Swiss water bodies and groundwater could be reduced. In addition, inland biodiversity could be improved slightly.
An interview with Prof. Hans Hauner about COVID-19 and nutritional medicine The current Corona outbreak affects nearly all aspects of medicine and of everyday life in general. In this context, questions about the importance of nutrition arise frequently; these include questions about how the right diet could protect you from contracting a COVID infection or about the influence nutrition could have on the progression of the disease.
Significant number of Halal meat-eaters might be persuaded to switch to ’stunned’ meat, survey suggests
The UK may need to adopt the New Zealand model, which has done just that, say the researchers from the University of Bristol Vet School.
The UK may need to adopt the New Zealand model, which has done just that, say the researchers from the University of Bristol Vet School.
Exploiting quirks in plant reproduction could boost yields in two staple crops, sorghum and cowpea, for crop farming communities in sub-Saharan Africa (SA).
Analysis: Bangladesh has saved thousands of lives from a devastating cyclone - here’s how
Professor Ilan Kelman and Dr Bayes Ahmed (both UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction) discuss how Bangladesh's population survives cyclones through extensive messaging and preparation.
Professor Ilan Kelman and Dr Bayes Ahmed (both UCL Institute for Risk & Disaster Reduction) discuss how Bangladesh's population survives cyclones through extensive messaging and preparation.
Experts from the Stanford-based Natural Capital Project explain the value of wild bees in our agricultural systems, especially in light of the increased risk murder hornets pose to domesticated honey bees.
«One Two We» is a sustainability program launched by the SV Group and WWF Switzerland. The goal is to reduce CO2 emissions of staff restaurants through sustainable food.
Farming and food production can be made more compatible with bird and wildlife conservation, says University of Washington ornithologist John Marzluff in his latest book.
Eat safe: The takeaway on takeout (and other food)
In the weeks since the safer-at-home ordinance went into effect in Los Angeles, we've had to learn to do a lot of things differently.
In the weeks since the safer-at-home ordinance went into effect in Los Angeles, we've had to learn to do a lot of things differently.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Pittsburgh’s Food System
A first-of-its-kind study by a team of 19 Carnegie Mellon University students has estimated the carbon footprint of the entire food system of Allegheny County.
A first-of-its-kind study by a team of 19 Carnegie Mellon University students has estimated the carbon footprint of the entire food system of Allegheny County.
Pioneering crop monitoring for food security wins Newton Prize
A new way to monitor crop production for global food security developed by scientists at UCL and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, has won the Newton Prize 2019 Chair's Award.
A new way to monitor crop production for global food security developed by scientists at UCL and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, has won the Newton Prize 2019 Chair's Award.
A study led by the UB reveals the nutritional properties of the oil from the Medes Islands wild olive trees
The study represents a first approach to the characterization of wild ivory-white olive trees in Catalonia. The research team states that the organoleptic properties of olive oil from olive trees are similar to those varieties from cultivated olive trees. The fruit from the olive is featured for its low oil content but they have unique features as white fruits with a high content in phenolic elements.
The study represents a first approach to the characterization of wild ivory-white olive trees in Catalonia. The research team states that the organoleptic properties of olive oil from olive trees are similar to those varieties from cultivated olive trees. The fruit from the olive is featured for its low oil content but they have unique features as white fruits with a high content in phenolic elements.
News in Brief
Linguistics - Today
University of Birmingham and Royal Shakespeare Company sign collaboration agreement
University of Birmingham and Royal Shakespeare Company sign collaboration agreement
Environment - Oct 27
From kerbside to tram stop: Recycled plastics will soon feature in Melbourne's tram platforms
From kerbside to tram stop: Recycled plastics will soon feature in Melbourne's tram platforms
Chemistry - Oct 26
£9 million research programme to reinvent chemical separation methods and significantly cut total global energy consumption begins
£9 million research programme to reinvent chemical separation methods and significantly cut total global energy consumption begins
Computer Science - Oct 26
Hawking Centre for Theoretical Cosmology named Intel oneAPI Center of Excellence | University of Cambridge
Hawking Centre for Theoretical Cosmology named Intel oneAPI Center of Excellence | University of Cambridge
Microtechnics - Oct 26
Cambridge-led Ceres Agri-Tech launches first three spin-outs | University of Cambridge
Cambridge-led Ceres Agri-Tech launches first three spin-outs | University of Cambridge
Social Sciences - Oct 26
TV shows with diverse writers rooms, casts resonated with pandemic audiences
TV shows with diverse writers rooms, casts resonated with pandemic audiences
Environment - Oct 26
How sustainable living can succeed: Benjamin Görgen examined the practicalities and the potential of communal housing projects
How sustainable living can succeed: Benjamin Görgen examined the practicalities and the potential of communal housing projects
Health - Oct 26
University of Toronto researchers create mirror-image peptides that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2
University of Toronto researchers create mirror-image peptides that can neutralize SARS-CoV-2
Economics - Oct 25
Chicago Quantum Summit will gather leaders Nov. 4 to help build quantum ecosystems
Chicago Quantum Summit will gather leaders Nov. 4 to help build quantum ecosystems
Economics - Oct 25
Carbon accounting madness makes a mockery of the UK's Net Zero plans, says University of Birmingham academic
Carbon accounting madness makes a mockery of the UK's Net Zero plans, says University of Birmingham academic
Environment - Oct 25
UofG contributes to COP26 Universities Network climate change co-benefits report
UofG contributes to COP26 Universities Network climate change co-benefits report