When food becomes dangerous As summer draws to a close and the first signs of autumn appear, people in many places head for the woods. Armed with a basket, knife and brush, they are looking not only for...
Wild Tobacco vs. Caterpillars
Wild Tobacco vs. Caterpillars
A two-pronged defence against hungry caterpillars No one likes being eaten – plants included. But firmly rooted in the ground, they cannot simply move out of harm’s way. So how do they defend themselves...
Algae on our plates
Algae on our plates
The green miracle of tomorrow’s diet?Many of us are now familiar with algae as a food ingredient through sushi. Sushi masters use nori seaweed (a type of algae) to conjure up delicious creations from rice...
Lungs vs. smoke
Lungs vs. smoke
Coughing as a protective reflex Even the slightest irritation can set a remarkably complex protective mechanism in motion: we cough. Unpleasant though it may be, coughing serves a vital physiological purpose....
Proven sustainability
Proven sustainability
Sustainability certification for scientific laboratories Lower energy costs, less waste and a stronger position when competing for research funding and skilled professionals: sustainable laboratories offer...
