Fighting the childhood obesity crisis
Scientists are studying the genetic, social and dietary factors influencing child obesity.
View ArticleToo tasty for your own good
Scientists are attempting to tackle obesity by exploring ways of helping people stay healthy. One research project aims at producing junk-free, albeit tasty, food, whereas another looks at better...
View ArticleWhen your water is contaminated
Every year 300.000 Europeans are falling ill because of contaminated drinking water. A new high-speed test is being developed to identify the contamination of drinking water much faster than today and...
View ArticleEating Insects - New Proteins for Farm Animals
It may not become your favorite dish, but in some parts of the world insects are considered a healthy and tasty source of food. In China animal farmers are using insects also as a low-cost and highly...
View ArticleBig Brother Enters Pig Farms
Farmers and engineers have turned a Spanish pig farm into a big brother camp, where the animals are monitored in every aspect of their life. The aim is to optimize farming methods for the benefit of...
View ArticleMicrobes – The New Bioplastic Factories
European scientists are experimenting with bacteria and algae and turn them into bioplastic factories. Their vision: these microorganisms should produce a large portion of our plastic materials...
View ArticleMicrobes clean up the oceans
Oil spills and plastic waste are polluting our oceans – destroying marine life and contaminating beaches. Now scientists are exploring how they can get microbes to degrade these substances more...
View ArticleReducing pesticides and boosting harvests
Scientists in Italy are experimenting with sound vibrations to replace pesticides. Adapting different eco-friendly methods they are able to boost harvests and open up a new chapter in sustainable...
View ArticleRevolutionary System Monitors Water Pollution
Scientists are developing a real-time monitoring system for offshore aquaculture, so fish and shellfish farmers can be warned in time and prevent epidemic.
View ArticleFeeding Insects to Farmed Animals
Researchers from Europe and West Africa are investigating whether feeding insects to farmed animals and fish in aquacultures is a safe and sustainable alternative to their current diet
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