biodiversity

Food, inalienable right

Imagine if food could talk; how many sad stories we would hear from abandoned broccoli in the fridge or forgotten apples in the fruit bowl!…
PFAS, contamination and removal

PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’ for their incredible longevity, are like those party guests who never leave, sticking to the couch in our environment.…
Lichens between symbiosis and adaptation

When a fungus and an algae meet, an ecological success story is born: welcome to the fascinating world of lichens! And who would have thought…
Naturalistic engineering & hydrogeological instability

Naturalistic engineering is the green answer to the grey problem of hydrogeological instability. Plants are not just for aesthetics; they are the protagonists in this…
Ozone, invisible guardian of the Earth

Fortunately, ozone forms naturally in the stratosphere, creating a protective barrier that allows us to enjoy the sun without turning into red lobsters. And to…
Growth mechanisms: the role of moulting and metamorphosis

Metamorphosis and moulting in nature are like the transformations of a superhero, but without a cape or epic background music. These changes are not only…
Bioacoustics, the science of sounds in ecosystems

Bioacoustics is the science that makes you ask: “Do animals have a dialect?” It is the field of study that listens to the whispered secrets…
Cats, from protector of food supplies to threat to wildlife

Imagine a cat who thinks he’s a miniature lion, ready to defend his territory from any intruder, even if it’s just an innocent lizard. In…
Air pollution and respiratory allergies

Air pollution is like that noisy neighbour who won’t let you sleep: annoying and always present. And as if that wasn’t enough, it also combines…
Eutrophication and toxic blooms threaten our waters

Eutrophication is like a pool party where everyone brings food, but no one bothers to clean up afterwards. Aquatic plants binge on nutrients until there…