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Let there be green!
It is responsible for the green color of plants: scientists just revealed the essential mechanisms for the emergence of photosynthesis at the level of plant cells. By integrating a diverse set of techniques, this study, praised by several…
RESPONSE – 6 open doctoral positions (3 in plant sciences)
Call for PhD applications within the RESPONSE Doctoral Programme «Response to society and policy needs through plant, food and energy sciences» (Call 4). Application deadline is: 1 July 2021 (23:00h). RESPONSE Doctoral Programme (DP) is…
The contribution of organic agriculture to sustainable development
This report provides a comprehensive synthesis of the scientific findings of the SysCom long-term project in the tropics. The findings address the differences between alternative (organic and agroforestry) and conventional production…iDiv Sabbaticals, Call for proposals
9th Call for Proposals now open Interactions and scientific involvement of iDiv visiting scientists are central mechanisms which contribute to iDiv’s mission to be a leading biodiversity research centre. iDiv sabbatical researchers play…
Tagung "Naturschutz in und um Basel 2021", Vorträge online
Die 2021 Naturschutz-Tagung "Natur in und um Basel" konnte pandemiebedingt nicht durchgeführt werden. Die Forschungsgruppe Naturschutzbiologie des Departements Umweltwissenschaften (Universität Basel) als Organisatorin der Tagung stellt…
Bourses «politique et science» pour 2021 / Wissenschaftliche Politikstipendien
La Fondation Bourses politique et science offre à des diplômés des hautes écoles suisses l'occasion de travailler pendant une année pour les Services du Parlement. Par cette mesure, la fondation entend contribuer à promouvoir le dialogue…
Spurensuche nach Pestiziden in Schweizer Landwirtschaftsböden
Agroscope analysierte in einer umfassenden Studie die Verbreitung von Pflanzenschutzmittelrückständen in Schweizer Landwirtschaftsböden und deren potenzielle Auswirkungen auf das Bodenleben. Die Resultate zeigen, dass Rückstände in Böden…CABI Publishing webinar series
From research to peer-review, our webinar series will guide you through the various stages of the research and publication process.Our FREE to attend webinar programme is led by our expert publishing team and special guest Dr. Alsayed…
Workbook on risk and uncertainty in science, policymaking and its communication
This workbook explains risk perception. It offers guidelines for students and scientists on how to communicate risk and uncertainties to policymakers and to the public, focusing on different areas such as public health and climate change.…