Destruction of public and governmental experiments of GMO in Europe
The article documents instances of vandalism targeting GMO research in Europe, focusing on 80 such acts across France, Germany, the UK, and Switzerland, with additional examples from Italy and Belgium. It aims…
GM crop biosafety lab folds
The paper discusses the imminent closure of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) Biosafety Outstation in Treviso, Italy, due to financial issues. The outstation, which focused on studying pathogen-resistant…
Is the German suspension of MON810 maize cultivation scientifically justified?
The paper examines the German government’s 2009 decision to suspend the cultivation of Bt maize variety MON810, focusing on the scientific justifications provided. It argues that the suspension was based on an…
Farm advisors amid the transition to Agriculture 4.0: Professional identity, conceptions of the future, and future-specific competencies
This paper examines how Greek farm advisors are adapting to the transition to Agriculture 4.0, focusing on changes in their professional identities and competency needs. The study reveals that advisors see Agriculture…
Promoting critical digital literacy in the leisure-time center: Views and practices among Swedish leisure-time teachers
This article examines how Swedish leisure-time teachers work to develop critical digital literacy among students, with a particular focus on understanding Internet advertising. Through 20 in-depth interviews, the study explores the various…
Disruptive play or platform colonialism? The contradictory dynamics of Google expeditions and educational virtual reality
This paper explores the implementation of Google Expeditions (GE), a virtual reality toolkit for classrooms, through the “pioneer program” in the UK. It examines the contradictory dynamics of GE, where users experience…
Diminishing distance or increasing learning capacity?
This article examines the role of the Information Society in reshaping rural areas with a focus on the EU’s experience. It explores how technological advancements, such as better access to information and…
Information technology and rural development: Unique opportunity or potential threat?
The paper explores the varying impacts of information technology on rural development, proposing that outcomes can range from centralization to decentralization. Evidence from Ireland shows only a weak trend towards rural areas…
Viral misinformation: The role of homophily and polarization
This paper explores how misinformation, including science and conspiracy news, spreads on social media among 1.2 million Italian Facebook users. It finds that users are more engaged with content that corresponds with…
Climate change and the far right.
The book examines the intersection of environmental and political crises, particularly focusing on the far-right’s climate-change communication in Europe. It argues that far-right actors, ranging from radical to extreme, are often skeptical…
