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By studying the biological clocks of insects and how they cope with changing environments, researchers hope to understand human genetic adaptability. Image credit - 'Firebug - Pyrrhocoris apterus' by Björn S is licenced under CC SA-2.0
Environment | 23 October 2017

Insects can school humans in coping with adversity

Bugs have to cope with a wide range of environments in order to thrive. Read more

EU Commissioner Tibor Navracsics spoke on the importance of educating young people on the value of science. Image credit – Flickr/ EIT European Institute of Innovation and Technology
Science in society | 19 October 2017

Innovation should be a school subject - Commissioner Navracsics

Pan-European conference discusses the future of innovation in the EU. Read more

Brain activity recordings enable scientists to understand why some people struggle to read social cues. Image credit - Pexels/ Burst
Social Sciences | 18 October 2017

Boosting social skills with brain scanning

Learning how the brain decodes subtle social signals like body language could help people with autism. Read more

Cristina Amaral says we must improve food security in migrants home countries to help manage food-related migration. Image credit - Cristina AmaralCristina Amaral, FAO (UN Food and Agriculture Organisation) Liaison Office, Belgium
Interview | 16 October 2017

‘We need to address the issues of conflict and natural disasters induced by climate change to really be able to achieve food security.’

Food insecurity leads to increased migration, says Cristina Amaral. Read more

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The hidden world of insects

This month, Horizon explores the creepy crawly world of insects and discovers how we can harness their powers for wider use. Read more

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