The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over part of the Mekong Delta – a major rice-producing region in southwest Vietnam.

Fair or not, airplanes have a reputation for germs. However, there are ways to minimize the risks.

Researchers are using satellite data to understand where locusts may spread during the largest infestation in eastern Africa in decades.

Software developed at NORCE significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions per barrel, and so far a total of 208,000 tonnes of CO2.

More accurate seasonal forecasts can help save crops, enhance food security and reduce flood risk. NORCE leads a new EU project to improve climate prediction in 11 countries in East Africa.

Record numbers of scientific conferences are being cancelled across the globe due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Pigs have better feed conversion rates with copper in their diets, but until now, scientists didn’t fully understand why. 

A new research led by MPhil student Miss Yu Yan Yau and supervised by Dr Benoit Thibodeau from the Department of Earth Sciences and the Swire Institute of Marine Science, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), highlighted the importance of reducing fossil fuel combustion not only to curb the trend of global warming, but also to improve the quality of China’s coastal waters. 

Large events are cancelled, restaurants and non-essential businesses are closed, and in many states, residents have been asked to shelter in place, all to limit the spread and impact of the COVID-19 virus.

Researchers have developed a triad of innovative tools to engineer low-pH-tolerant yeast Issatchenkia orientalis for production of valuable bioproducts from renewable biomass.