Refugee numbers drop for first time in a decade, but millions remain trapped

mennessä CrNet Oy | kesä 11, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Global forced displacement has decreased for the first time in a decade, the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) reported on Thursday, though the figure remains unacceptably high and tens of millions of people are still trapped in prolonged exile with little prospect of...

Plants Could Be Used to Grow Medicines in Space, Study Shows

mennessä CrNet Oy | kesä 9, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Astronauts on long space missions may one day use plants to produce fresh stocks of medicines on demand, thanks to new research by engineers at the University of California San Diego. The team developed a simple method to grow and repeatedly harvest pharmaceuticals...

EU disburses nearly €2.8 billion to support Ukraine’s financial stability and reform efforts

mennessä CrNet Oy | kesä 9, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission has released nearly €2.8 billion to Ukraine today to support its financing needs and maintain public administration, as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s war of aggression. This is the seventh disbursement under the Ukraine...

Humanity’s future depends on protecting the rapidly changing ocean

mennessä CrNet Oy | kesä 8, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The ocean covers more than 70 per cent of the planet and regulates climate, sustains biodiversity, and supports economies and cultures worldwide. It’s the foundation of life on Earth. However, it has been under duress for some time and going forward faces multiple...

European Prize for Women Innovators 2026 celebrates visionary women

mennessä CrNet Oy | kesä 8, 2026 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Commission revealed yesterday the winners of the 12th edition of the European Prize for Women Innovators at the European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit in Brussels. The award honours the groundbreaking contributions of women entrepreneurs whose...