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Scientific work with fishers shaping future of Malta's marine sector

In partnership with the European Commission

The fishing sector accounts for just 1% of Malta's GDP and employs 1000 fishers. But with fishing deeply linked to the nation's identity, collaboration between Maltese fishers and scientists is helping to shape the growth of the fishing sector and future of Malta's marine ecosystem.

Ocean

Interview: Malta's fishing sector buoyed by scientific observation

In partnership with the European Commission

Luca Pisani, a marine biologist at Aquatic Resources Malta, emphasises the importance of maintaining a strong working relationship with fishermen who welcome scientists like him aboard their ships.

Tech News

Researchers develop new method to prevent AI hallucinations - study

Researchers looked at a method that can predict when an artificial intelligence (AI) text model is likely to “hallucinate”, according to a new study.

Nature

Elephants call each other by unique names, new study reveals

Researchers found that the low rumbles of African elephants could be them calling one another by name.

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Health news

Sleep supplement melatonin may be linked to lower risk of vision loss

Melatonin - an over-the-counter supplement to help people sleep - may decrease the risks of age-related eyesight loss, a US study showed.

wellbeing

Parasocial relationships may cheer you up more than casual ones

A favourite YouTuber or a beloved book character may be more effective at cheering you up than an acquaintance, UK researchers say

Health news

Less intensive treatment can help some cancer patients, research finds

Multiple studies showed that less intensive treatment may lead to better outcomes.

Earth News

Are bright colours fueling microplastic pollution?

The study’s authors say manufacturers should give more thought to what colour they make short-lived items.

Work

Euroviews. European startups need to start working with NGOs for free

In a world that is waking up to the difference between, for example, genuinely sustainable initiatives from companies and green-washing, it is not enough to just say you believe in tech for good — you have to do it, Jacek Siadkowski writes.

Health news

Nightmares and 'daymares' linked to the onset of autoimmune diseases

A recent study suggests that nightmares and "daymares" might signal flare-ups of autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nature

This Italian museum has recreated a Tanzanian butterfly forest

The Butterfly Forest was created this spring to create public awareness on some of the research that MUSE is doing in Udzungwa Mountains to study and protect the world’s biodiversity.

Nature

Bison in Romania could offset emissions from 43,000 cars, study finds

Experts say it shows how rewilding could be a 'major option' for policymakers in the face of rapidly accelerating climate change.

Climate

Ancient Antarctic ice reveals ‘unprecedented’ rise in CO2

Ice built up in the Antarctic over hundreds of thousands of years is helping scientists to understand today's climate.

World News

European scientists call for 3% of GDP to be devoted to research

The EU falls short of the research funding levels called for and is at a clear disadvantage compared to South Korea, the United States, and Japan.

Earth News

Banks are propping up fossil fuels to the tune of €6.5 trillion

Barclays, Santander and Deutsche Bank were among Europe’s biggest fossil fuel financers in 2023.

Nature

Scientists are piecing together the sperm whale ‘alphabet’

Researchers have been trying for decades to piece together what their clicks mean with little progress - until now.

Earth News

Switzerland says it can’t afford to join EU’s Copernicus programme

Launched in 1998 by the European Space Agency, Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth and observation programme.

Earth News

Airlines hit back against EU plan to monitor contrails

Contrails or condensation trails are created when ice crystals form around tiny particles of carbon emitted by a plane’s engines.

Tech News

Researchers use AI model to improve beer taste

Belgian scientists have trained an AI model to predict if people will like certain beers and how to improve the recipe.

France

Authorities find remains of missing French toddler

Remains of Emile who went missing from the small French alpine village of Le Vernet last July were found over the weekend.