Research Spotlights

Shipping spreads non-indigenous and invasive species. To manage two introduced invasive crab species in Swedish waters, researchers trialled methods of population control versus prevention.

Volatile organic compound air pollution, from vehicles, smoking, petrol, paints, adhesives and solvents, significantly increases chronic disease risk.

An investigation of groundwater contamination has found 54 hazardous pharmaceutical and hygiene micropollutants are still leaching from a closed, unlined landfill site in Poland, highlighting the importance of protectively lining landfills.

The first major genetic analysis of the invasive Asian hornet’s diet has revealed a wide range of European wildlife to be its prey: 1,449 species of invertebrates, including threatened wild pollinators and honey bees.

DNA analysis of the European common pipistrelle bat’s diet shows that bats offer an efficient and promising method to monitor insect and other arthropod populations at a landscape scale.

Researchers sampled water from the Venice lagoon and found significant amounts of hazardous pollution was associated with abandoned boats.

Soil polluted by trace minerals such as copper and nickel can be harmful to human and animal health and challenging to clean up. Planting angelica on contaminated soils can reduce soil toxicity and restore soil health.

The LOWINFOOD project aims to cut food waste in hospitality and supply chains. Researchers trialled AI-monitored scales on food bins to classify waste sources (kitchen or customer plates).

Recycling of electronic equipment reduces environmental impacts and yields gold. This is better than new mining and landfill, but more measures and policies highlighted here would further mitigate environmental impacts.