Background The use of laboratory resources has seen a substantial increase in recent
years, driven by automation and emerging technologies. However, inappropriate use of …

Despite increasing interest for the carbon footprint of higher education institutions, little is
known about the carbon footprint associated to research activities. Air travel and attendance …

Scientists are of key importance to the society to advocate awareness of the climate crisis
and its underlying scientific evidence and provide solutions for a sustainable future. As much …

Background Anaesthesia contributes substantially to the environmental impact of
healthcare. To reduce the ecological footprint of anaesthesia, a set of sustainability …

Scientific research pushes forward the boundaries of human knowledge, but often at a
sizable environmental cost. The reliance of researchers on single-use plastics and …

Cell culture is a cornerstone of in vitro biological research. Whilst glassware was once
commonplace in tissue culture facilities, in recent decades laboratories have moved towards …

Lokiarchaeota cells—this fastidious microorganism recently revolutionized our view of early
eukaryotic evolution—to a new, sterile falcon tube after centrifugation. She needs to repeat …

The climate change crisis affects all aspects of our lives, and this includes national and
global scientific endeavours. The forensic sciences are no different but are yet to engage …

Although we are all dedicated to conducting high-quality, cuttingedge research in the basic
and applied biomedical sciences, it is important to acknowledge the environmental impact of …

Background: Climate change has been identified as the greatest global health threat of the
21st century, with the healthcare sector contributing approximately 4–5% of global …