Biodiversity is a cornerstone of human health and well-being. However, while evidence of
the contributions of nature to human health is rapidly building, research into how biodiversity …

Remote sensing has evolved to become a key tool for various fields of environmental analysis,
thus actively informing policy across areas and domains. To evaluate the degree to which …

Biodiversity is being lost at an unprecedented rate, and monitoring is crucial for understanding
the causal drivers and assessing solutions. Most biodiversity monitoring data are …

Flexible polyurethane foam used in upholstered furniture remains one of the major fire
hazards to date. The heat release rate of burning items made of foam depends strongly on the …

During the Soviet Virgin Lands Campaign, approximately 23 million hectares (Mha) of
Eurasian steppe grassland were converted into cropland in Northern Kazakhstan from 1954 to …

Allotment gardens and community gardens provide important ecosystem services to urban
communities, such as local climate and water regulation, as well as habitat provision for …

Urbanisation and global ageing are both accelerating, posing older people’s mental and
cardiovascular health at risk. A growing number of studies suggests beneficial health effects …

BACKGROUND: Time to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a main determinant of survival
after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Only widespread implementation of training courses …

Citizen science approaches provide opportunities to support ecosystem service assessments.
To evaluate the recent trends, challenges and opportunities of utilizing citizen science in …

Urbanization, environmental change and ageing are putting urban health at risk. In many
cities, heat stress is projected to increase. Urban green spaces are considered as an important …