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Underwater waves play an important role in oceanic carbon sequestration

According to new research, underwater waves deep below the ocean’s surface play a vital role in the ocean’s carbon sequestration potential.  

Carbon sink vulnerability of recovering forests highlighted in new study

The carbon sink potential of forests recovering from deforestation does not align with the current rate of deforestation.

Agriculture needs a fresh approach in tackling biopesticide resistance, experts warn

Scientists have discovered that insect pests that attack crops have extraordinary powers to develop biopesticide resistance.

Effects of climate change on Arctic rivers monitored by scientists

A team investigating the effects of climate change on large rivers found that as temperatures rise, Arctic rivers are moving unpredictably.  

Masters of magic: using marginal lands for growing industrial crops

Dr Efthymia Alexopoulou of the Centre for Renewable Sources and Energy Saving (CRES) describes the use of marginal lands for growing industrial crops (MAGIC). Industrial...

CAT – Supply of spare parts, overhaul/repair & reconditioning

Captain Sven Fromm outlines how Clever Marine Services Ltd has evolved to offer supply of spare parts, and a full suite of repair and...

Can a lithium-ion battery fire be put out on a vessel?

aentron details the risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires on large vessels and briefly outlines an innovative lithium-ion battery fire suppression system for maritime...

SIWI®: The automated hitch system transforming agriculture

The SIWI® automated hitch system is poised to revolutionise agriculture in Europe by boosting productivity and promoting safety on farms. Steen N Jensen explains...

The air filtration method reducing the impact of pollution

Smart Separations has created a low-cost and versatile air filtration method for separating micron-sized particles. This novel technology has a wide range of applications across...

The HERACLES project – safeguarding European cultural heritage against climate change

HERACLES is promoting the resilience of European cultural heritage in the face of increasing climate change impacts, as project co-ordinator Giuseppina Padeletti explains. Europe has...

The EcoBerries project

Europe needs sustainable and profitable value chains for organic fruit and berry products – enter the EcoBerries project. Growing consumer demand for organic food has...

Smart cities – the SMURBS project

Dr Evangelos Gerasopoulos introduces the SMURBS project, which harnesses Earth observation in the service of ‘SMart URBan Solutions for air quality, disasters and city...

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Promoting research and development for a more sustainable future

Using computer simulations, remote sensing and satellite technology, RSS-Hydro offer innovative solutions for a sustainable future. RSS-Hydro works towards promoting research and development for a sustainable future, focusing its activities pivoting around three business pillars: research, development of science-driven products and expert scientific consulting. RSS-Hydro’s Research and Education Department is a government-accredited research institute which...

Pioneering universal early warning systems for reducing natural disaster impacts

To ensure early warning systems for all can become a reality, countries must invest more into state-of-the-art data and technology. The concept of early warning...

The vicious circle of drought and flood

RSS-Hydro’s Dr Paolo Tamagnone and Dr Guy Schumann examine how climate change is causing a greater frequency of extreme hydrological events. We all know that...

A look at historic breakthroughs in flood mapping from space

Dr Guy Schumann, the Founder and CEO of RSS-Hydro, details the fascinating technological evolution of flood mapping from space. The Landsat series of satellites is...

Unearthing links between the climate crisis and societal inequalities in Niger

RSS Hydro Geoscientist & UAV Pilot Margherita Bruscolini discusses the links between the climate crisis and societal inequalities in Niger, affected by migration, gender,...

RSS-Hydro: Active participants in the digital revolution of the space sector

RSS-Hydro is joining a collaborative effort to participate in the digital revolution of the space sector in Luxembourg. We are in an era of interconnectivity...

RSS Hydro: developing effective disaster risk management strategies

RSS Hydro Geoscientist & UAV Pilot, Margherita Bruscolini, discusses the necessity of understanding the components of disaster risk and how this will facilitate the...

Major floods of 2022: Consequences and lessons learned

Disastrous floods across the globe have highlighted the importance of effective flood-prevention technologies and strategies.

Drone technology elevates innovation in water risk applications

Read how RSS-Hydro is leading several innovative projects for the use of drone technology in water-based risk applications.

Agriculture needs a fresh approach in tackling biopesticide resistance, experts warn

Scientists have discovered that insect pests that attack crops have extraordinary powers to develop biopesticide resistance.

How important are ecosystem engineers for climate change mitigation?

Mussels play an important role as ecosystem engineers and will help protect coastal environments in the face of climate change. 

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Developing innovative techniques to investigate winter soil processes

Professors Philippe Van Cappellen and Fereidoun Rezanezhad from the Ecohydrology Research Group and Water Institute at the University of Waterloo discuss how they are...

Exploring the diverse applications of lithium and its future innovation potential

Donald S. Bubar, President and CEO of Avalon Advanced Materials Inc., discusses the vast applications of lithium as well as its potential for further...

Financing green technologies for a sustainable future

Lithium Power International’s Andrew Phillips discusses the environmental and economic benefits of investing in green technologies. Investing in green technologies is essential to ensuring the...

Aquatic ecosystem services: From concept to economic valuation

The University of Waterloo’s Ecohydrology Research Group and Water Resources Economics Research Group detail how vital it is to optimise our aquatic ecosystem services, ensuring...