natural sciences

Researchers of the School of Science of TalTech revived a method abandoned a century ago. Why?

Marine biologist: a person consumes a credit card’s worth of microplastics per year

Baltic Sea pollution puts fish cancer defenses to the test

How can we revive disappearing wetlands?

How Estonian researchers combat climate change through plant-based proteins

Scientists to solve major cowslip blossom mystery with new citizen campaign

DNA study looks at how height and fertility are connected

Europe needs metals. Bacteria can get it from waste.

How to map hidden meltwater paths in glaciers and why is it important?

Estonian researchers discovered expected hit “new Nutella” while developing a drink from sunflower seeds

Consortium led by the University of Tartu received €30 million to upgrade the Estonian Centre for Biosustainability to a hub of digital biology 

Europe is getting noisy – and it’s damaging our bodies

University of Tartu-led consortium embarks on European Galactic Astronomy project

Estonian study sheds light on Northern pike genetics

Estonian geologists are searching for traces of complex life in Earth’s crust

After landmark BlueHealth study, Estonian scientists gain blue infrastructure expertise

The perch became the ruler in the dark thanks to genetic changes

Prestigious ERC grant helps identify the impact of land-use change on plant species and soil fertility

Trees may spend more energy to defend themselves as climate warms

Should fossil fuel ash be allowed in eco farming?

Scientists are working on a vegan shot packed with good bacteria

Study shows how dirty the air is in Europe

Bird diversity and human well-being depend on the greenery of the city

How fine-root traits fit in plant form and function