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A review of the degrowth literature (561 studies) find that 'few studies use quantitative or qualitative data...' and those that do 'tend to include small samples or focus on non-representative cases'. Finally, 'large majority (almost 90%) are opinions rather than analysis'.

Call for proposals: Website support and maintenance

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Innovative study of DNA’s hidden structures may open up new approaches for treatment and diagnosis of diseases, including cancer.

Nominations for the ISC Governing Board closing this week on Friday 30 August

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The study indicates that human aging happens in two accelerated bursts, at ages 44 and 60. Most molecules studied showed non-linear changes at these ages. These changes are associated with reduced ability to metabolize caffeine and alcohol, muscle injuries, fat accumulation, and increased susceptibility to cardiovascular disorders, kidney issues, and type 2 diabetes. The study suggests making lifestyle changes like drinking less alcohol and exercising more when nearing these ages.

SCAR Open Science Conference in Chile: a catalyst for polar research

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SCAR Open Science Conference in Chile: a catalyst for polar research

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The collapse of science: a scientist’s personal account from Gaza

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“Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming ‘forever chemicals’ from water – using 3D printing.

Researchers at the University of Bath say their method, using ceramic-infused lattices (or ‘monoliths’), removes at least 75% of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), one of the most common perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), from water, and could become an important tool in future efforts to eliminate the chemicals from water supplies.

Their findings were published this week in The Chemical Engineering Journal.”

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“Testing of the monoliths has surprisingly shown they have become more effective under repeated use – they undergo high-temperature thermal ‘regeneration’ treatment after each use. This is something the researchers are keen to understand more fully with further experimentation.”

Big mission science and large infrastructure projects take a systems-based approach. Can we do the same for sustainability science?

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