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We all know the dangers of increasingly brittle bones as we age, but did you know that, in parallel, all our connective tissue, our cartilage and even our blood vessels, are inevitably hardening? Such hardening process, called calcification, is also behind the wrinkles in our skin. To a degree, some level of calcification is a…

Agriculture is still one of the most dangerous sectors globally, causing severe injuries and illnesses. Because of disparities in different agriculture traditions, the way these issues are approached and supported varies dramatically depending on the geographical location. Understanding the determinants of safety culture is therefore key to enable well-informed initiatives to improve health, safety and…

On 13 November 2018, COST’s governing board, the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO), have confirmed the funding of 40 new COST Actions, starting in Spring 2019. 35% of the 40 network proposals cover at least two OECD fields of science and technology, while 7% cover at least three fields. Natural sciences lead the way as…