Best path to fair living wage for global supply chain workers may take an indirect route, new research suggests

Want to make a positive difference in the wage conditions of developing country factory workers churning…

Researchers demand European Parliament take action to fight pollution in the Mediterranean Sea

The implementation of effective policies at local and regional level, and the cooperation of all countries…

Uncovering the mysteries of alfalfa seed dormancy through multispectral imaging analysis

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), commonly called the “King of Grass,” is a legume grown in many parts…

Study reveals intense CO2 degassing process in magmas

The Okinawa Trough is a newly formed back-arc basin located in the outer margin of the…

A highly performing device for polariton-based coherent microwave emission and amplification

When light strongly interacts with matter, it can produce unique quasi-particles called polaritons, which are half…

Old-growth forests continue to disappear despite EU protection commitments

Old-growth forests are of exceptional importance for biodiversity and climate protection in Europe, but they are…

Alexandrite laser crystals found to be well suited for space applications

Alexandrite laser crystals are well suited for use in Earth observation satellites. They are robust and…

A new nondestructive method for assessing bioengineered artificial tissues

Engineering organs to replace damaged hearts or kidneys in the human body may seem like something…

Why good weather isn't a good thing for stock markets

Sunshine levels have a significant impact on the bidding behavior of stock market investors, according to…

Report: Warming climate could deliver new crops, and blights, to New Zealand

New, invasive plant-destroying insects, weeds and diseases will increasingly challenge New Zealand’s borders as a warming…