From research to policy: Study turns EU wildfire assessments into a tool for better governance
A study transformed EU wildfire risk assessments into a governance tool addressing climate change, land-use shifts, and socioeconomic pressures. Wildfires now impact ecosystems, infrastructure, public health, water resources, cultural heritage, and rural livelihoods despite increased firefighting investments.
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A solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower, bright evening Venus, and a deep partial lunar eclipse occur in August 2026. The lunar eclipse closes the month while Venus reaches peak brightness in the evening sky.
Art festivals may revive island communities when tourism stays within local limits
Art festivals held periodically on islands can revitalize local communities if tourism is controlled within the areas' capacity and social limits. The Setouchi Triennale demonstrates how intermittent events, rather than constant tourism, support sustainable long-term community development.
A new genetic tool helps researchers uncover the logic of gene regulation
Researchers developed a genetic tool that reveals how cells decide which of the 20,000 human genes to activate at specific times. The method helps uncover the logic behind gene regulation in different cell types.