Organic food fraud

What is organic food fraud?

In organic farming, the use of growth hormones, artificial pesticides and antibiotics are forbidden. However, some farmers still try to use these methods and...
Robotics competition

Virginia students to compete in international robotics competition

A team of students from Virginia have been selected for the Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge 2020. Tomonari Furukawa, robotics researcher, Zinn Faculty Scholar,...
Coffee

Securing the future of coffee through research

The Coffee Excellence Center (CEC) is working towards securing the future of coffee through research, knowledge building and outreach. Not only does coffee give us...
NHS personalised medicines

NHS hospital will now be able to develop personalised medicines

Hospitals operating under the NHS will be able to utilise innovative, personalised medicines for unique cancers and diseases, following the Medicines and Medical Devices...
deadlines for EIC pilot

Key 2020 dates and deadlines for EIC pilot funding opportunities

The EIC pilot offers funding to innovative entrepreneurs and organisations in order to drive economic growth with strict deadlines for funding scattered throughout 2020. The...
Solar explorer

The Solar Orbiter has released its first measurements

The Solar Orbiter has released its first measurements which show how the magnetic field decreases from the vicinity of the spacecraft to where the...
Livestock monitoring market

Livestock monitoring market to hit $2.5bn

According to the new market research report published by MarketsandMarkets™, the livestock monitoring market is expected to grow from $1.5bn in 2020 to $2.5bn...
EU policy

EU partnerships with African, Caribbean and Pacific countries due to expire

According to the European Commission, post-Cotonou negotiations are underway, with the previous agreement expiring on 29 February 2020. Today, new impetus was given to the...
Big data to combat catastrophe

How can Big Data help combat catastrophes?

Researchers from Cornell University have led the effort to use Big Data to combat catastrophes by identifying the risk factors for events such as...
Vertical farming

Vertical farming market is projected to reach $12.04bn

The global vertical farming market size is projected to reach $12.04bn by 2026. Increasing technological advancements have allowed improved efficacy as well as enhanced...