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Continent-wide DNA analysis of soil eukaryotes reveals cropland biodiversity
A study on the diversity of soil eukaryotes – cell organisms containing a nucleus – shows the ecosystem type is pivotal driver of soil biodiversity. Agricultural soils are biodiversity champions, possibly due to a legacy effect of land conversion.

ASAP hotspot assessement June 2023
ASAP assessment June 2023 - Mixed winter cereal prospects in Central Asia, drought followed by floods in East Africa.

Hydrophobicity of nanomaterials: OECD adopts Test Guideline based on JRC method
A new OECD Test Guideline describing a simple method to determine the hydrophobicity of nanomaterials is now available. This may help in studying their behaviour in the environment and in human body.

A well-designed digital euro would avoid risks for financial stability and banks’ profitability
A proper design matters. Models suggest that introducing a cap on digital euro holdings would preserve financial stability, banks’ profitability, and produce small changes in the response of the economy to macroeconomic shocks.

Preserving citizens’ economic well-being: evaluating risks and policy solutions for climate change, digitalisation, and biodiversity loss financial-related threats
By researching and anticipating financial risks, a team of few scientists assesses the financial challenges posed by climate change, digitalization and biodiversity loss. Today, we spoke with them to learn more about their research.

Unfavourable start to the season for spring cereals
According to the June 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin – Global Outlook on Kazakhstan, early growth of spring cereals has been below average due to sparse rainfall.

Likely High production in the south; negative outlook towards the east
According to the June 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin – Global Outlook on Russia, favourable weather conditions in large parts of European Russia sustain a positive yield outlook for winter cereals at national level.
Difficult start to summer negatively affects yield outlook
According to the June 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin - Crop monitoring in Europe, the weather observed during the review period (1 May to 12 June) was once again marked by strong contrasts, with negative impacts on crop yield expectations in several regions.

High winter crops production expected
According to the June 2023 issue of the JRC MARS Bulletin – Global Outlook on Ukraine, favourable weather conditions continued during spring, and sustained a positive yield outlook for winter crops in most regions.

Soil microbial diversity at European scale: a first assessment
High biodiversity in perturbated soil could indicate more pathogens, rather than better functioning ecosystem.