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Tipping point study finds world’s oceans face irreversible damage
A 4-year study funded by the EU has revealed the presence of a climate feedback loop that threatens to push marine ecosystems beyond critical thresholds. Researchers in the COMFORT project say action is needed now to prevent rising temperatures, ocean acidification and falling oxygen levels causing irrevocable changes to ocean habitats.
A new collaborative European network on age-related diseases
As Europe’s population grows older, the burden of age-related diseases is rising. A promising avenue of research is understanding how protein dysfunction can drive cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. The EU-funded PhasAGE project created a research centre focused on protein phase separation, growing Europe’s research capacity to prevent and treat age-related diseases.
Building a ‘highway to Brussels’ from the EU’s rural regions
Spanning four years, the SHERPA project aimed to connect rural European communities with decision
Creating the world’s first map of the Arctic permafrost
Permafrost coasts are one of the most dynamic ecosystems on Earth and they are undergoing rapid
How the camera lens gives people a glimpse of a better future
The sociopolitical role that everyday photography plays is significant but under-investigated. The
The volcano where CO2 emissions are being turned to stone
Reducing greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is a critical element in the fight against climate