Pharmaceuticals accumulate in sediments and impacts on life below the surface
Pharmaceuticals do not just end up in the water; they also partition to mud, silt, and sand at the bottom. Benthic invertebrates can absorb contaminants. This, in turn, affects the fish that eat them.
Plants shape the peatland climate balance
Mosses and grasses are more important for peatlands’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide than previously thought, new research from SLU shows.
Beneficial bacteria can help quinoa withstand drought
As drought threatens quinoa yields in the Andes, Virginia Gonzales explores how native microorganisms could boost drought tolerance and support sustainable bioinoculants.
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Under the same roof: what can our pets tell us about the environment we share?
Humans and companion animals often share the same environment – but do we also share the same exposure to chemicals? In this interview, Ida Hallberg explains how studying our pets may help us better understand environmental health risks affecting both animals and people.
Can Malmö’s waterfront make room for people and nature?
What if a quayside could do more than separate the city from the water? In Malmö’s Nyhamnen, a new research project is exploring how nature-based solutions can create waterfront environments that are more resilient, inclusive and biodiverse.
Focusing on climate solutions
Our researchers uncover what needs to be known for climate action and the adaption to climate change. Explore SLU's research supporting the implementation of the global goal 12: Climate action.
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