Tag: World Education News

Microplastics have been found in some of the most remote and pristine parts of the world, from high atop French mountains to the deep ocean and the creatures that inhabit the marine environment.

A new smart material developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo is activated by both heat and electricity, making it the first ever to respond to two different stimuli.

A Cardiff University academic is investigating how young people at risk of developing mental health conditions could be better supported.

Food security and sustaining agriculture in the face of climate change are global challenges that require global solutions, which is why Simon Fraser University is partnering with the world’s top agritech university.

The Monash University’s Energy Institute and Climateworks Centre together with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network of over 1,700 Universities, have developed a detailed guide to support the Net Zero initiatives of colleges and universities worldwide.

The University of Waikato sadly acknowledges the passing of Emeritus Professor Jane Ritchie OBE, at the age of 87.

A new study shows that large bodies of water in urban areas can be effective at removing pollutants and heat from cities, but smaller ones can actually make the problem of the ‘heat island effect’ worse.

Core facilities are self-contained labs within the University stocked with state-of-the-art research equipment and run by highly trained experts. They provide access to world-class services and technology for those interested in conducting advanced research.

Amid global calls to reduce plastic production, new research shows high amounts of plastic in Arctic Sea ice and sediment.

Scientists hope the new tool could be used to make it easier for GPs and patients to get information on dementia risk factors.