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Zombie fungus from ‘The Last of Us’ in the real world?
Most fungal species cannot reproduce at human body temperature. But this could change with climate change. We investigate how global warming affects these organisms and whether they could actually cause a pandemic like the one in the series ‘The Last of Us’.
22/03/2023
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Technology to combat glacier melting
"One of the big humanitarian time bombs of climate change." That's how glaciologist Jemma Wadham describes the melting of glaciers. Some researchers are working to slow it down using reflective blankets known as geotextiles. But while the solution looks promising, it has one major drawback: its scalability.
15/03/2023
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The architect who designs unique buildings with an African soul
If Mariam Kamara is clear about one thing, it is that buildings should not be defined by Westerners alone. This is why, from her own studio, she designs sustainable structures that seek to pay tribute to traditional African architecture.
08/03/2023
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Earthquake engineering in the face of Turkey's collapsed "rotten buildings"
According to the US Geological Survey, an average of 55 earthquakes occur every day. Engineers and architects are looking for new building materials and structures that can withstand strong shaking.
01/03/2023