No matter what size a circle is, the circumference will always be 3.14 times bigger than the diameter! Pi has uses in physics, astronomy, and mathematics. But also in engineering and architecture. March 14 or …
Pi Day: 3/14
What is dry farming? New farming systems research to mitigate climate change effects
Variation in climatic conditions is one of the red-hot subjects in every discipline and nowadays many models have been developed to quantify this phenomenon. Flora and fauna are particularly influenced by climate change because of …
Advances in green extraction methods for phenolics: application to the Helichrysum Italicum
The rapidly emerging need of bioactive natural products, and their applications especially in the pharmaceuticals, has forced the research in the field of the alternative solvents suitable for green extraction. These solvents should have high …
Are all planetary systems similar to our Solar System?
In our Solar System the smallest rocky planets – such as Venus, Earth or Mars – orbit relatively close to our star. The large gas and ice giants – such as Jupiter, Saturn or Neptune …
Learning deficits in the post COVID-19 in the era of acceleration society
“An understanding heart is everything, it is a teacher, and can never be valued highly enough…” (C.G. Jung) To what extent has the learning progress of school-aged children slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic? This …
Global warming effects on coral reefs: alterations and adaptations
Coral reefs are among the oldest ecosystems on earth, but it is well-known that they are also some of the most vulnerable to climate change. Their natural functions are very important for humans and nature: …