News and Events for Researchers

Neuston net towed on the side of the German RV SONNE, collecting surface-floating plastic samples when crossing the North Pacific Ocean. Photo: Philipp Klöckner / UFZ
26.03.2024

When plastic ends up in the ocean, it gradually weathers and disintegrates into small particles. If marine animals…

20.03.2024

Analysis of patented biotechnology inventions worldwide shows how the EU positions itself compared to the US and China.

12.03.2024

JRC scientists support the European Environment Agency in mapping out the climate risks that Europe needs to prepare for…

Map: Mapping chemical footprints in European streams. Source: UFZ
08.03.2024

It is well known that if chemicals from domestic sources enter water bodies via sewage treatment plants, agriculture,…

Algae blossom in lake. Photo: ss404045-AdobeStock
29.02.2024

Study shows: Algae growth in shallow lakes around the world is affected not only by phosphorus but also by nitrogen

22.02.2024

Ten upcoming free trade agreements (FTAs) will diversify trade sources, thus improve the resilience of EU food supply…

08.02.2024

Many people across the world face water scarcity. Not only because of changing availability of water, but also because…

25.01.2024

Combined actions such as reduced waste export and increased separate waste collection could more than double the amount…

Child plays with building blocks. Photo: Falk / AdobeStock
15.01.2024

Endocrine disruptors are chemical substances that may mimic endogenous hormones and thereby interfere with the endocrine…

Wildfires in the Saxon Switzerland / Germany Photo: André Künzelmann / UFZ
15.01.2024

In 2023, the world reached new record temperatures, with an unprecedented global mean temperature of 1.48°C above…