Without a doubt, salmon is one of the most popular edible fish of all. Ever more and bigger salmon farms and aquacultures are being build to manage the demand – but not without risk for the environment. For years, Chile has been ranked second behind Norway in the list of key salmon producers worldwide. The country produces approximately 820,000 tonnes of salmon with a total value of about five billion US dollars. How does this mass production affect the environment?

Nano-technicians can construct fascinating structures with the double-stranded DNA molecule. Based on the principle of base-pairing, distinct DNA sections can be programmed to interact with other DNA segments. This method allows for the construction of molecular nanostructures. In recent years this so-called “DNA-Origami”-technique has gained more and more recognition. If the DNA is programmed accordingly, the molecule will even morph into three-dimensional nano-building blocks and nano-machines.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development established a number of agricultural goals regarding eco-friendly economic practices. However, especially the developing world is faced with decreased cost-efficiencies during the implementation of the environmentally-sound production processes. In order to address these issues, 40 ministers, CEOs, high-level representatives of UN agencies, nongovernmental organizations and trade unions, as well as more than 300 sustainable development experts gathered in Berlin.

Forests as a resource and ecosystem offer countless opportunities and possible applications. Unfortunately, oftentimes many of these are not compatible. Therefore it is particularly important to develop intelligent plans and policies in order to protect the forest as an ecosystem and as a home for numerous animal- and plant-species, while simultaneously being used as a sustainable resource.

Although the demand for a bio-based industry is continually growing, financial support for such endeavors is still incredibly difficult to come by. This is particularly challenging as biotechnological production processes are often times still more expensive than conventional processes.

Agricultural enterprises oftentimes accommodate several hundred cows that all need to be fed and taken care of healthwise.  The healthier the animals, the higher are the yields.

A vaccination is training the immune system to be able to fight the pathogens in the future. Distinct surface structures on the germs are teaching the body’s defense system the corresponding immune responses for future infections.

Humans and animals require omega-3 fatty acids for a healthy and well-balanced nutrition. These essential fatty acids consist of a family of polyunsaturated fats that also include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Since the body can’t produce them, omega-3 fatty acids have to be taken up through the diet or diet supplements. Many studies have shown that sufficient levels of omega-3 EPA and DHA support brain, eye, and heart health in multiple species, including humans.

Clean water is the basis for our own health as well as a healthy environment. Unfortunately in many waters micro pollutants exceed the legal limits and environmental guidelines. On a global scale approximately 50 million organic compounds are circulating in the waters, 5000 of which are potentially hazardous for the environment.