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Potty-training cows could reduce pollution resulting from their urine, new research shows. There are about 1.5 billion cows on the planet at any given time. Each cow pees up to 30 litres a day. That’s a lot of urine in the ground. This pee is an environmental problem because it’s high in nitrogen, contributing to…
In dark skies around the world there unfolds a nightly battle between bats and the nocturnal insects upon which they feast. You’d have thought bats, equipped as they are with echolocation, in which they navigate using sound, would have no trouble gobbling up the apparently clueless insects you see banging against your windows after dusk.…
The European Research Council (ERC) announced today via Twitter that the submission platform for the 2022 Starting Grant is now open. Researchers of any nationality and within any field of research can apply if they have: 2-7 years of experience following completion of a PhD a proven, scientific record showing great promise an excellent research…
How can we make Europe’s SMEs more competitive? An EU-funded project’s second call for proposals is giving innovative SMEs the opportunity to access technologies related to high-performance computing (HPC). SMEs represent 99 per cent of all businesses in the EU. They provide work for about 100 million people, generate over half of Europe’s gross domestic…
The atmosphere of gas giant exoplanet TYC 8998-760-1 b is rich in carbon-13, according to EU-backed scientists. An exoplanet orbiting a young star just over 300 light years away has given researchers valuable insight into the atmosphere of planets beyond our solar system and the process of planet formation. The exoplanet in question is TYC…
When we think about limited resources in agriculture, water is normally the first that springs to mind. The bad news is that just like water, soil is a finite resource that is fast deteriorating as a result of human activity. The good news: research is providing farmers, landowners and policymakers with new tools to turn…
A therapy for infants showing early signs of autism reduces the chance of the child meeting diagnostic criteria for autism at three years of age. That’s according to our new research, published today (20 September 2021) in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Therapy for children with autism often begins after receiving a diagnosis, which usually doesn’t…
A call for proposals has been launched under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) for Transport programme makes available €7 billion for projects targeting new, upgraded and improved European transport infrastructure. The majority of projects funded under this call will help to increase the sustainability of our overall transport network, putting the EU on track to meet the…
Every autumn, billions of birds leave their breeding areas when the temperature drops and food gets scarce to spend the winter in more favourable climes, returning the following spring when warm weather brings food in abundance. These epic journeys can cover thousands of kilometres, often crossing oceans and deserts where birds cannot stop to rest…
Producing enough food for a growing world population is an urgent global challenge. And it’s complicated by the fact that climate change is warming the Earth and making farming harder in many places. Food production is a big contributor to climate change, so it’s critically important to be able to measure greenhouse gas emissions from…
A new study sheds light on the role of genetic risk factors and the cells involved in the development of coronary artery disease (CAD). To truly grasp the nature of different cell types, we have to look at them individually. Single-cell technologies make this possible by enabling in-depth analyses of the characteristics of individual cells…
Findings presented at world’s biggest gathering of heart specialists may surprise. Coffee’s bad, then it’s good, then … it’s practically a health food! Apparently, it’s good for the heart. Want to lower your risk of heart failure over the long term? Go ahead and have a few cups, as long as the coffee is black.…
The Eurasian beaver, once a common sight across Europe, had disappeared almost entirely by the end of the 16th century thanks to hunting and river modification for agriculture and engineering. But beavers are making a comeback across the UK and several other countries. They have already been released into the wild in Scotland and within…
Plant-based diets have become increasingly popular in recent years, both for health and ethical reasons. One extreme form of plant-based diet is “fruitarianism”, a diet based largely on consumption of raw fruit. At first glance, this may sound healthy, but what effect will this type of restrictive diet have on the body? And is it…
Researchers estimate that actions to limit global warming to well below 2 °C would boost energy sector employment from 18 to 26 million by 2050. Achieving the Paris Agreement global climate goal of staying below 2 °C implies a massive jump in low-carbon energy production and phasing out fossil fuels. This shift is expected to…