How a marine bacterium digests oil
Researchers were able to clarify how the oil-eating marine bacterium Alcanivorax borkumensis synthesises a natural detergent to destroy the alkanes contained in crude oil.
GFI reports: Record investment in alternative proteins
Investment in the production of alternative proteins reached a new high in Germany last year. This is confirmed by the State of the Industry Reports of the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe.
Creating climate-resilient soils
The University of Geisenheim is participating in the European HydroSoilWise project to find solutions for climate-resilient soils in horticulture and agriculture.
ESA sends BIOMASS satellite into space
The European Space Agency ESA has launched its BIOMASS earth observation satellite to measure forests.
LIFE programme seeks bioeconomy innovations
The European environmental and climate protection programme LIFE has launched a new funding round. Bioeconomy projects can now apply to the ‘Circular Economy and Quality of Life’ sub-programme.
