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Connectivity in the ancient world
The eastern Mediterranean was among the earliest ‘global’ markets in human history. Philipp Stockhammer explores ancient food practices and social connections during the Bronze Age, offering valuable insights for today’s world.The eastern Mediterranean was among the earliest ‘global’ markets in human history. Philipp Stockhammer explores ancient food practices and social connections during the Bronze Age,…The eastern Mediterranean was among the earliest ‘global’ markets in human history. Philipp Stockhammer explores ancient food practices and social…The eastern Mediterranean was among the earliest ‘global’ markets in human history. Philipp Stockhammer explores ancient food practices and social connections during the…The eastern Mediterranean was among the earliest ‘global’ markets in human history. Philipp Stockhammer explores ancient… -
Harnessing plant power
Can plants be redesigned to boost their productivity? Three scientists are delving into the possibilities. By finding a balance between plant efficiency and ecological preservation, their research promises to advance sustainable agriculture.Can plants be redesigned to boost their productivity? Three scientists are delving into the possibilities. By finding a balance between plant efficiency and ecological preservation,…Can plants be redesigned to boost their productivity? Three scientists are delving into the possibilities. By finding a balance between plant…Can plants be redesigned to boost their productivity? Three scientists are delving into the possibilities. By finding a balance between plant efficiency and ecological…Can plants be redesigned to boost their productivity? Three scientists are delving into the possibilities. By finding a… -
Conspiracy theories: The link to populist movements
Both populist movements and conspiracy theories have been on the rise over the past 20 years. Is this a coincidence or is there a link between the two? And how are conspiracy theories used by populists ahead of election campaigns? These are only…Both populist movements and conspiracy theories have been on the rise over the past 20 years. Is this a coincidence or is there a link between the two? And how are conspiracy theories…Both populist movements and conspiracy theories have been on the rise over the past 20 years. Is this a coincidence or is there a link between the…Both populist movements and conspiracy theories have been on the rise over the past 20 years. Is this a coincidence or is there a link between the two? And how are conspiracy…Both populist movements and conspiracy theories have been on the rise over the past 20 years. Is this a coincidence or is… -
Supporting emotional wellbeing of mums boosts health of newborns
The tails of our DNA – telomeres – are the focus of many aging studies, as their length affects our health and longevity. A new study by ERC grantee Sonja Entringer shows that supporting the psychological wellbeing of mothers during pregnancy could…The tails of our DNA – telomeres – are the focus of many aging studies, as their length affects our health and longevity. A new study by ERC grantee Sonja Entringer shows that…The tails of our DNA – telomeres – are the focus of many aging studies, as their length affects our health and longevity. A new study by ERC grantee…The tails of our DNA – telomeres – are the focus of many aging studies, as their length affects our health and longevity. A new study by ERC grantee Sonja Entringer shows…The tails of our DNA – telomeres – are the focus of many aging studies, as their length affects our health and longevity. A… -
Paving the way to a healthier old age
Because lifespans have been steadily increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise. ERC grantee Linda Partridge is researching ways to help prevent illness in later years and pave the way to a happier and healthier old age.Because lifespans have been steadily increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise. ERC grantee Linda Partridge is researching ways to help prevent illness in later years and…Because lifespans have been steadily increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise. ERC grantee Linda Partridge is researching ways to help…Because lifespans have been steadily increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise. ERC grantee Linda Partridge is researching ways to help prevent illness in later…Because lifespans have been steadily increasing, age-related diseases are also on the rise. ERC grantee Linda Partridge is… -
Antibiotic resistance: How did we get here?
Finding ways to enlist the bacteria living in our bodies to defend against infections while better understanding their role in promoting antibiotic resistance are key to fighting this growing problem, says Dr Nassos Typas, a microbiologist at the…Finding ways to enlist the bacteria living in our bodies to defend against infections while better understanding their role in promoting antibiotic resistance are key to fighting this…Finding ways to enlist the bacteria living in our bodies to defend against infections while better understanding their role in promoting antibiotic…Finding ways to enlist the bacteria living in our bodies to defend against infections while better understanding their role in promoting antibiotic resistance are key to…Finding ways to enlist the bacteria living in our bodies to defend against infections while better understanding their role… -
Painting a global picture of sustainable human wellbeing
Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and missed the bigger picture. With European Research Council (ERC) support, a leading demographer aims…Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and missed the bigger picture. With…Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and…Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on narrow demographic groups and missed the bigger…Although human wellbeing has been a topic of discussion for centuries, assessments of the subject have often focused on… -
New app tells farmers how much fertiliser their crops need
Being unable to accurately gage the nutritional needs of crops can result in over-fertilisation; polluting soil, air and water. LiveSEN has developed a real-time, portable biosensor that measures nitrogen levels and, with Big Data-driven…Being unable to accurately gage the nutritional needs of crops can result in over-fertilisation; polluting soil, air and water. LiveSEN has developed a real-time, portable biosensor…Being unable to accurately gage the nutritional needs of crops can result in over-fertilisation; polluting soil, air and water. LiveSEN has developed…Being unable to accurately gage the nutritional needs of crops can result in over-fertilisation; polluting soil, air and water. LiveSEN has developed a real-time, portable…Being unable to accurately gage the nutritional needs of crops can result in over-fertilisation; polluting soil, air and… -
Satellites: small is beautiful
Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant “NetSat”, Klaus Schilling, from the Zentrum für Telematik in Würzburg, studies control strategies for small pico-satellites in…Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant “NetSat”, Klaus Schilling, from the Zentrum für Telematik in…Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant “NetSat”, Klaus Schilling,…Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant “NetSat”, Klaus Schilling, from the Zentrum für…Spacecraft follow the same tendency as our computers to become continuously smaller, but more connected. In his ERC grant … -
Unravelling masons’ secrets to help the restorers of Notre-Dame
New insights into how the great Gothic vaults were constructed helps restorers of the future When we think about fascinating architectural work, vaulted ceilings may not necessarily be the first elements to spring to mind. However, they were key to…New insights into how the great Gothic vaults were constructed helps restorers of the future When we think about fascinating architectural work, vaulted ceilings may not necessarily be…New insights into how the great Gothic vaults were constructed helps restorers of the future When we think about fascinating architectural work,…New insights into how the great Gothic vaults were constructed helps restorers of the future When we think about fascinating architectural work, vaulted ceilings may not…New insights into how the great Gothic vaults were constructed helps restorers of the future When we think about fascinating…