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Research breakthroughs for cleaning products
Nurturing the highest class of researchers, the BIOSEAL project is developing new and improved detergent products through ongoing research efforts. The new products developed are proving more effective, more efficient and they also address environmental concerns, according to Johan Smets.
Adapting the politics for climate change strategy
While efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions continue, it is widely accepted that some level of climate change is inevitable, even if binding limits are set. Political actors at every level have a role to play in developing adaptation strategies, says Carina Keskitalo of Umea University.
The evolution and vulnerable nature of carbon sinks
While it is predicted that the biosphere will continue sequestering carbon in the first half of this century, uncertainty remains over the likely impact of climate variability on the carbon cycle. We spoke to Dr Markus Reichstein about his work assessing soil carbon vulnerability.
How the colon protects itself with a mucus layer
Professor Gunnar C. Hansson and his team have discovered an inner mucus layer in the colon that acts as a protective shield against all the commensal bacteria, a discovery that has implications for colon inflammation, as in the disease ulcerative colitis.
Wireless Sensor Networks: The greatest invention since the Internet?
Although a relatively young technology, the potential of wireless sensor networks is encouraging intense research focus. Future systems are likely to require both small nodes and a high density of deployment, making efficiency and adaptability crucial to further development, says Professor Anders Rydberg.
Climate secrets beneath the sea
The Earth cooled rapidly at the Eocene-Oligocene climate transition, leading to the formation of the Antarctic ice-cap. However, the extent of climatic change in the northern hemisphere during this early Cenozoic 'greenhouse-to-icehouse' transition is unclear. Dr Helen Coxall looks into this.
New approach needed for teaching maths and science
Jo Boaler, a Marie Curie Professor for Mathematics Education, explains how ALL children should, and can, be encouraged to enjoy and participate in the neglected subjects that are key to education and for making societal progress, namely maths and science – subjects many find boring and daunting.
Cycles of the Sun
The magnetic fields and behaviour of the sun have long fascinated astrophysicists. Sunspot observations, theoretical models and computer simulations can provide important insights into solar behaviour, says Professor Axel Brandenburg, who expands on developing an accurate model of the solar dynamo.
Optimising the European Bio-refinery processes
The use of biomass for fuel, chemicals, materials and a range of products will make it a major contributor to European sustainable development. But first Europe has to nurture an infrastructure of cooperation to create effective bio-refinery processes explains Franck Dumeignil.
Tracking and tracing cattle movements with GPS collars
The OTAG project is dedicated to extensive beef production. It has worked on the design of a system that monitors cattles through their environment, via electronic collars in order to manage the spread of diseases and to optimise pasture use, says Dominique Didelot.