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Bio-based architecture for sustainable living
Construction contributes significantly to global emissions while it requires a large share of already diminishing resources like metals and fossil fuels. In search of more sustainable building models, ERC grantee Mette Ramsgaard Thomsen is…Construction contributes significantly to global emissions while it requires a large share of already diminishing resources like metals and fossil fuels. In search of more sustainable…Construction contributes significantly to global emissions while it requires a large share of already diminishing resources like metals and fossil…Construction contributes significantly to global emissions while it requires a large share of already diminishing resources like metals and fossil fuels. In search of more…Construction contributes significantly to global emissions while it requires a large share of already diminishing resources… -
Unearthing the social network of trees
Beneath forest floors, a complex underground web of roots, fungi and bacteria connects trees and plants to one another and nourishes the forest. This subterranean network plays a crucial role in limiting the effects of climate change, although much…Beneath forest floors, a complex underground web of roots, fungi and bacteria connects trees and plants to one another and nourishes the forest. This subterranean network plays a…Beneath forest floors, a complex underground web of roots, fungi and bacteria connects trees and plants to one another and nourishes the forest. This…Beneath forest floors, a complex underground web of roots, fungi and bacteria connects trees and plants to one another and nourishes the forest. This subterranean network…Beneath forest floors, a complex underground web of roots, fungi and bacteria connects trees and plants to one another and… -
A new acoustic paradigm for cities
Architecture and urban design have traditionally tended to focus on what we see rather than what we hear. When sound is taken into account, it tends to be viewed as a problem to be dealt with through noise control. Reducing noise is certainly…Architecture and urban design have traditionally tended to focus on what we see rather than what we hear. When sound is taken into account, it tends to be viewed as a problem to be…Architecture and urban design have traditionally tended to focus on what we see rather than what we hear. When sound is taken into account, it tends…Architecture and urban design have traditionally tended to focus on what we see rather than what we hear. When sound is taken into account, it tends to be viewed as a problem…Architecture and urban design have traditionally tended to focus on what we see rather than what we hear. When sound is… -
Uncovering medieval stories held in parchment
When medieval scribes sat down to preserve the records of their day, they often wrote on parchment – a paper-like material made from animal skins. A long time valuable source for textual scholars, the parchments have now gone beyond the humanities…When medieval scribes sat down to preserve the records of their day, they often wrote on parchment – a paper-like material made from animal skins. A long time valuable source for…When medieval scribes sat down to preserve the records of their day, they often wrote on parchment – a paper-like material made from animal skins. A…When medieval scribes sat down to preserve the records of their day, they often wrote on parchment – a paper-like material made from animal skins. A long time valuable source…When medieval scribes sat down to preserve the records of their day, they often wrote on parchment – a paper-like material… -
How best to feed the world
Forests are full of nutritious wild food that can provide rural villagers with a free or affordable source of diet. Paradoxically, current development efforts to increase food security often lead to the destruction of forests in order to make land…Forests are full of nutritious wild food that can provide rural villagers with a free or affordable source of diet. Paradoxically, current development efforts to increase food security…Forests are full of nutritious wild food that can provide rural villagers with a free or affordable source of diet. Paradoxically, current…Forests are full of nutritious wild food that can provide rural villagers with a free or affordable source of diet. Paradoxically, current development efforts to increase…Forests are full of nutritious wild food that can provide rural villagers with a free or affordable source of diet… -
Astronomers reveal first image of the black hole at the heart of our galaxy
Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy. This result adds overwhelming evidence - over length scales comparable with the event horizon - that the object was indeed a black…Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy. This result adds overwhelming evidence - over length scales…Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy. This result adds overwhelming…Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy. This result adds overwhelming evidence - over length…Astronomers have unveiled the first image of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our own Milky Way galaxy. This… -
What makes our hands unique?
Whereas fingerprint analysis is widely used in forensic science, the rest of our hands equally retains a wealth of anatomical information. Bringing together anatomy and biometrics, ERC grantee Sue Black seeks to understand variability in the human…Whereas fingerprint analysis is widely used in forensic science, the rest of our hands equally retains a wealth of anatomical information. Bringing together anatomy and biometrics, ERC…Whereas fingerprint analysis is widely used in forensic science, the rest of our hands equally retains a wealth of anatomical information. Bringing…Whereas fingerprint analysis is widely used in forensic science, the rest of our hands equally retains a wealth of anatomical information. Bringing together anatomy and…Whereas fingerprint analysis is widely used in forensic science, the rest of our hands equally retains a wealth of… -
Reimagining cultural diversity: disability and inclusion
Culture plays a prime role in creating inclusive and diverse societies. Even so, persons with disabilities are often excluded as they face multiple barriers when taking part in cultural life. How do the cultural rights of people with disabilities…Culture plays a prime role in creating inclusive and diverse societies. Even so, persons with disabilities are often excluded as they face multiple barriers when taking part in…Culture plays a prime role in creating inclusive and diverse societies. Even so, persons with disabilities are often excluded as they face multiple…Culture plays a prime role in creating inclusive and diverse societies. Even so, persons with disabilities are often excluded as they face multiple barriers when taking part…Culture plays a prime role in creating inclusive and diverse societies. Even so, persons with disabilities are often… -
Scoping possibility in a nuclear world
How is the scope of available nuclear weapon choices decided? ERC grantee Benoît Pelopidas explores the challenges of imagining the possibility of nuclear war and unwanted nuclear explosions, both in international policy and in people’s minds…How is the scope of available nuclear weapon choices decided? ERC grantee Benoît Pelopidas explores the challenges of imagining the possibility of nuclear war and unwanted nuclear…How is the scope of available nuclear weapon choices decided? ERC grantee Benoît Pelopidas explores the challenges of imagining the possibility of…How is the scope of available nuclear weapon choices decided? ERC grantee Benoît Pelopidas explores the challenges of imagining the possibility of nuclear war and unwanted…How is the scope of available nuclear weapon choices decided? ERC grantee Benoît Pelopidas explores the challenges of… -
Who controls the blockchain?
Blockchain is seen as a catalyst of innovation in today’s world of digital infrastructure and social media platforms. Its technology promises to give control of data back to the people through its decentralised manner of operation, and the greater…Blockchain is seen as a catalyst of innovation in today’s world of digital infrastructure and social media platforms. Its technology promises to give control of data back to the people…Blockchain is seen as a catalyst of innovation in today’s world of digital infrastructure and social media platforms. Its technology promises to give…Blockchain is seen as a catalyst of innovation in today’s world of digital infrastructure and social media platforms. Its technology promises to give control of data back to…Blockchain is seen as a catalyst of innovation in today’s world of digital infrastructure and social media platforms. Its…