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CESAM: World Meteorological Day
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Meteorology is an integral part of our daily lives, often limited to the weather forecasts we see in the news. However, it goes far beyond that, encompassing the complex physical processes that occur in the Earth’s atmosphere. These processes include climate, which in recent decades has placed meteorology “in the spotlight” due to the increasing […]
CESAM: World Water Day
Water is an essential resource for life, and its quality has a direct impact on both human health and the environment. Contamination from industrial waste, sewage and pesticides can lead to disease and compromise entire ecosystems. Ensuring clean water today is an investment in the future of the next generations. On 1 January 2025, the […]
CESAM: International Day of Forests
On this International Day of Forests, we highlight the vital role of science in the conservation and sustainable management of our forest ecosystems. In 2025, we celebrate Forests and Food, exploring the intricate link between forests and soil fertility – a fundamental connection for food security and planetary health. We also acknowledge other key ecosystem […]
Davide Gamboa is the new delegate for Portugal at the ECORD Science Support and Advisory Committee (ESSAC)
Davide Gamboa, Researcher at CESAM and professor at DGEO, University of Aveiro, is the new delegate for Portugal at the ECORD Science Support and Advisory Committee (ESSAC). ECORD – European Consortium of Ocean Research Drilling – is the organization responsible for managing the European infrastructure integrated into the international IODP (International Ocean Drilling Programme), which […]
International expedition reveals unexplored ecosystems beneath the ice shelf
Patrícia Esquete, researcher at CESAM/DBIO of the University of Aveiro, co-led the expedition in PUNTA ARENAS, Chile – An international team aboard the R/V Falkor (too), operated by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the Bellingshausen Sea. Following the unexpected calving of iceberg A-84 from the George VI Ice Shelf on […]
Artur Alves, researcher at CESAM/DBIO, highlights the vital role of microorganisms in the Science Cast podcast.
Artur Alves, Associate Professor at the CESAM/DBIO of the University of Aveiro, is this week’s guest on the Science Cast podcast, where he delves into the fascinating world of microorganisms and their relevance to biodiversity, biocontrol, and biotechnology. During the conversation, Artur Alves explained how these invisible and often overlooked beings play essential roles in […]
Project for the reintroduction of deer in Lousã celebrates 30 years under the scientific coordination of UA
One of the most successful wildlife reintroduction programmes in Portugal and across Europe has been under the scientific coordination of the University of Aveiro (UA). Three decades after the reintroduction of cervids in the Lousã mountain range, it is estimated that the deer population now exceeds three thousand individuals, while the number of roe deer […]
02/04/2025