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Bulgaria could take advantage of financing available under the EU Green Deal to solve the most pressing challenge the country is currently faced with – the demographic crisis. But is it really that simple? EURACTIV Bulgaria discussed the issue with leading economist Krassen Stanchev. Bulgaria faces numerous economic challenges, but many of them can be traced back to the country’s demography. Declining population growth, high mortality rate, an ageing population, and the constant emigration of young talents are major threats to the country. Altogether, this could hinder Bulgaria’s transi...

share: Esther Takeuchi Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Takeuchi, a leading battery researcher at Brookhaven Lab and Stony Brook University professor, joins a longstanding tradition that recognizes excellence across fields May 4, 2021 Esther S. Takeuchi, a joint appointee of Brookhaven National Laboratory and Stony Brook University, in 2017. UPTON, NY–Esther S. Takeuchi, a celebrated materials scientist and chemical engineer at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Brookhaven National Laboratory, has been elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In a tradit...

Friday, 30 Apr 2021 09:34 AM MYT Starfish could soon be our top beauty allies when it comes to fighting wrinkles and fine lines. ― Shutterstock pic via ETX Studio Subscribe to our Telegram channel for the latest updates on news you need to know. SEOUL, April 30 ― Starfish could become our top beauty allies when it comes to tackling wrinkles and fine lines. Researchers have been seriously studying the subject, and have discovered that the collagen from one particular species could prove an effective ― and ecological ― alternative to the collagen peptides extracted from pigs, which are ...

Writing in Industrial and Engineering Chemistry​​, researchers from Korea investigated the cosmetic potential of collagen peptides extracted from the starfish species Asterias pectinifera ​– primarily found in Korea, Eastern Russia, Japan and China and considered a “critical marine hazard”​ because it damaged aquaculture fisheries. The research – partly funded by Korea’s Ministry of SMEs and Startups – was conducted by Korea University in collaboration with local startup Starstech Co. – an environmental firm specialised in valorising starfish. The eco argument behind ...