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fromRealagriculture
1 week ago

Speed is our currency: Dr. David Chalack reflects on RDAR's evolution in Alberta

With a background spanning science, livestock leadership, and regulatory oversight, Chalack says the opportunity to bring crop and livestock sectors together under one research umbrella was a key motivator. "The producers have to get some advantage of it," he says, emphasizing that sustainability only holds if farms are profitable . Breaking down commodity silos and aligning research with on-farm return on investment has been central to RDAR's model.
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fromNature
3 months ago

Safeguards for virology must be designed in partnership with the public

Safety measures for research on dangerous viruses can sometimes be inadequate, and public inclusion is essential when creating international oversight guidelines.
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fromNature
4 months ago

The EU's Horizon research fund needs to stay a defence-free zone

EU research funding plans introduce dual-use research and shorten ERC leadership terms, signaling increased political interference and threats to research independence.
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