Protecting the oceans that cover 70% of the earth is not getting enough attention in climate change policy. Now, scientists are pushing for a dedicated international body to coordinate research and inform policymakers
In an attempt to get more value out of the basic research it funds, the EU is organising hackathons to transform the raw data generated into products and services
There are now more female than male students in higher education across the EU. But while there are signs of progress, for now this has not translated through to women holding an equivalent number of senior posts in Europe’s universities
Delays in European legislation relating to green hydrogen have led energy companies to hold back research projects here and look to the US, where the Inflation Reduction Act is providing massive incentives
The Arctic circle is warming three times as quickly as the rest of the planet. With access to research in Siberia now restricted, the impact could be ‘felt all around the world’
Solar and wind power are now an established part of the energy mix, but electricity supply from these sources is intermittent. Tidal power would be more predictable, but it needs to be scaled up
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