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SeaWheat mobilise industry partners to explore and promote the potential of Ulva It is well recognised that climate change is increasing food production pressure. Couple the impact generated by droughts, floods, and heatwaves together with the fact that world food production needs to increase by 70% to feed the world population by 2050, it becomes…

Introducing COST Action UB3Guard for the International Day of Forests Over 70% of the EU population live in cities, towns and suburban areas and the proportion is predicted to exceed 80% by 2050. We live in urban area because of jobs, education, facilities, social and cultural life but there are also downsides. The European Commission has…

Mykonos, Greece: an amazing place for networking with the wonderful NEXUSNET people Blogs are written by COST Actions COST Action NEXUSNET is an international network of researchers collaborating with universities, research institutions, policymakers and the business sector to better understand how the water-energy-food Nexus fosters policy coherence and biophysical interactions in the domains of water,…

Scientists have known about microplastics in nature since the 1970s, but lately they are finding these tiny plastics almost everywhere they look – in the air, lakes, rivers, oceans, on land, and even in remote places like Arctic lakes and snow! This article will introduce young audiences to the hidden universe of microplastics, the tools…

Raising awareness of male health: ANDRONET COST Action to improve research, education, and public awareness in the field of andrology Andrology is a medical speciality that studies male health, with focus on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting male reproductive organs and functions. In other words, it covers male infertility, hypogonadism (shortage of male…

RNA, which stands for ribonucleic acid has become a mainstream word in society due to the COVID-19 RNA vaccine – yet the value of this biomolecule to society could extend to numerous sectors including food security and personalised medicine. RNA is one of the oldest molecules on earth that, like DNA, has a relatively simple…

Introducing the new BETTER network Nowadays, health and welfare, safety and sustainability are crucial elements for ensuring the future of livestock production. Biosecurity aims to prevent the introduction and spread of pathogens within and between farms and, consequently, results in better welfare, increased food safety and better sustainability. In addition, biosecurity measures act as a…

Plastics are versatile materials composed of a diverse range of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds.  It possesses malleable properties that can be shaped into various solid forms. These qualities, in combination with low costs, have established plastics as a crucial material in our economy. Plastics have become an omnipresent part of our daily lives, finding…

Introducing OpenSense COST Action on World Meteorological Day Measurements of precipitation are important for predicting weather. It gives information about the intensity and location of precipitation and its form, for example rainfall or snow. It also contributes to our understanding of long-term climate changes, which helps in predicting future changes. Precipitation plays a crucial role…