As international travel and global connectivity increase, European countries must ensure they are prepared with efficient and cost-effective strategies to deal with mosquito-borne diseases, researchers in Italy wrote in a
Archive for June 2018
More than two-thirds of towns and cities in the United Kingdom have unsafe levels of air pollution, resulting in more than 4.5 million children growing up in unsafe conditions, according
Researchers in England have discovered how to stop an annoying sound that has kept many awake at night – the sound of a dripping tap. Scientists at the University of
After 18 months of negotiations, the European Union finalised new climate targets on Wednesday. In addition to increasing the share of renewable energy to 32% by 2030, the bloc agreed
Although various recent studies have raised alarm about ice loss in Antarctica, new research offers a hint of hope for the region. A team of researchers in Denmark and the
The list of health benefits afforded by coffee keeps getting longer – a team of scientists in Switzerland have published a study suggesting that current insulin injections used to treat
Residues of illegal drugs in Europe’s waterways are harming populations of critically endangered European eels, according to new research. Scientists in Italy found that eels placed in cocaine-polluted waters developed
A new food scandal is incubating…We learned a few days ago of the discovery of Fipronil and about fifteen non-approved products in eggs from the organic sector. The case, which
Helicopter parenting can prevent children from developing the ability to regulate their own emotions, which can lead to behavioural, social and academic problems later on, according to a new study.
European university groups issued a joint statement on Friday calling on the European Council and European Parliament to increase funding for the EU’s next research programme, Horizon Europe, which will