Technology is redefining jobs and styles of working. New realities such as automation and flexible schedules could lead to more meaningful work, but for that to happen, reskilling, new forms of social welfare and equality must be addressed, say experts.
On Course for Healthier, More Sustainable Soil
A global standard for soil biodiversity assessment is needed to avoid the fragmentation of knowledge.
A global standard for soil biodiversity assessment is needed to avoid the fragmentation of knowledge.
The COVID Generation: The Effects of the Pandemic on Youth Mental Health
Children and adolescents tend to have more mild disease compared to adults if they catch the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, but they are still struggling to cope with the pandemic. Curfews, closures, and lockdowns are taking their toll on their emotional wellbeing.
Children and adolescents tend to have more mild disease compared to adults if they catch the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, but they are still struggling to cope with the pandemic. Curfews, closures, and lockdowns are taking their toll on their emotional wellbeing.
To Feed a Growing Population, Farmers Look to the Sun
Power above, crops below. What a bright idea! Researchers are testing the effectiveness of growing crops under solar panels.
Power above, crops below. What a bright idea! Researchers are testing the effectiveness of growing crops under solar panels.
The Building Blocks To Make Rare Disease Treatments More Common
At present, around 50 new therapies are approved around the world each year. At this rate, it would take more than 100 years to develop a single treatment for every rare disease estimated to exist worldwide. Although such diseases are rare, this situation, outlined in a recent study by members of the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC), is no minor problem.
At present, around 50 new therapies are approved around the world each year. At this rate, it would take more than 100 years to develop a single treatment for every rare disease estimated to exist worldwide. Although such diseases are rare, this situation, outlined in a recent study by members of the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC), is no minor problem.
Gender Equality in Research and Innovation
Several decades ago, women scientists and engineers were a novelty – an exception. In 2022 the science and tech industries are still asking the same question: where are the women?
Several decades ago, women scientists and engineers were a novelty – an exception. In 2022 the science and tech industries are still asking the same question: where are the women?
Vision Tech Developments Give a Glimpse of the Future
Advances in assistive technology have removed many access barriers for people with vision loss. But it’s the development of visual prosthesis that has the potential to offer a whole new way of ‘seeing’ the world.
Advances in assistive technology have removed many access barriers for people with vision loss. But it’s the development of visual prosthesis that has the potential to offer a whole new way of ‘seeing’ the world.
Green Shoots for a Greying Countryside
Most farm managers in Europe are nearing retirement. There is a need to revitalise rural areas in Europe and create opportunities for younger people. Social scientists are scrutinising the problem of rural decline, highlighting success stories and policy actions and tracking paths back to a more prosperous countryside.
Most farm managers in Europe are nearing retirement. There is a need to revitalise rural areas in Europe and create opportunities for younger people. Social scientists are scrutinising the problem of rural decline, highlighting success stories and policy actions and tracking paths back to a more prosperous countryside.
A Green ‘Sea Change’ as Water Transport Makes Its Move
All aboard! Europe’s ferry industry has set sail for an emissions-free future. It’s leading the eco-friendly revolution with electric and hydrogen-powered boats that are destined to make urban transport more sustainable.
All aboard! Europe’s ferry industry has set sail for an emissions-free future. It’s leading the eco-friendly revolution with electric and hydrogen-powered boats that are destined to make urban transport more sustainable.
Better Cancer Screening Proves a Game-Changer
Don’t underestimate the lifesaving ability of cancer screening. For lung cancer and prostate cancer, screening is recommended across the EU, based on the most up-to-date evidence. Also, existing cervical, breast and colorectal cancer screening programmes can be improved, according to an expert report to the European Commission.
Don’t underestimate the lifesaving ability of cancer screening. For lung cancer and prostate cancer, screening is recommended across the EU, based on the most up-to-date evidence. Also, existing cervical, breast and colorectal cancer screening programmes can be improved, according to an expert report to the European Commission.
The Long Road to Gender Equality Is Paved With Data
We have come a long way to achieving gender parity at the doctoral and graduate level, but the gender gap persists in pretty much all the following stages of a researcher’s career. Identifying the root causes and how to solve them, all boil down to one thing: getting the right data, getting enough data, and recognising that this is an issue that needs to be addressed at the level of every single research project.
We have come a long way to achieving gender parity at the doctoral and graduate level, but the gender gap persists in pretty much all the following stages of a researcher’s career. Identifying the root causes and how to solve them, all boil down to one thing: getting the right data, getting enough data, and recognising that this is an issue that needs to be addressed at the level of every single research project.