Tackling drought in elevated sandy soils

Science
Drought can be combatted by improving water retention. With the Klimap project, WUR leads the way.

Drought is a distribution issue

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Science
The Netherlands is such a watery country and yet it is suffering…

Arie Nieuwenhuizen is best teacher

Organisation
Biologist Arie Nieuwenhuizen is the Teacher of the Year for 2020. The…

Sunscreens damage coral

Science
Sunscreens containing oxybenzone reduce the vitality of coral reefs, shows research at…

Tropical forests can’t cope with heat

Science
Do tropical trees grow faster if there is more CO2 in the…

Study of how to combat caterpillar

Science
WUR will be investigating how to improve pest control of the oak…

WUR is making full use of sun

Organisation
WUR is not letting the grass grow under its feet when it…

Blue tits are squatting in WUR ashtray

Science
Blue tits have taken over one of the ashtrays at Sterksel experimental…

Insect deaths still worrying

Science
The death of insects around the world is less apocalyptic that was…

Ecological study of solar farms

Science
WUR’s research on the effects of solar farms on the soil and…