Ecologist Marek Stibal takes on Greenland challenge
“I have actually never done anything else,” is how Marek Stibal, who has been studying biological processes in glacial ecosystems for almost 20 years.
Marcela Uhlíková, 11 May 2020
From students on the front lines to pilots delivering medical supplies
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out large numbers of volunteers across the country, offering help in a time of unprecedented crisis.
Jan Velinger, 21 April 2020
Ole Jann: Successful smart quarantine the first step back to normal life
As the coronavirus continues to strangle the world in its grip, it has grown apparent that an important tool is the introduction of smart quarantines
Jan Velinger, 6 April 2020
ERC CZ grants awarded to three CU researchers
To receive an ERC grant from the European Research Council is a major achievement for any young researcher, providing funding and recognition (ie. lifeblood) for deserving top projects.
Forum magazine, 2 April 2020
How long can the coronavirus survive on different surfaces?
An investigation into the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has examined how long it can survive on different surfaces. If someone touches a contaminated item – a set of keys, their phone, or even cash – can they get sick?
Pavla Hubálková, 27 March 2020
Czech scientists take aim at coronavirus
The development of the coronavirus vaccine is being carried out by scientists in Germany, Australia, Israel and other countries. In the United States, the first vaccine tests have already begun.
Marcela Uhlíková, 26 March 2020
Scientists target economic impact of Covid-19
A team of scientists from the Institute for Democracy & Economic Analysis (IDEA) has offered its expertise to try and curb the negative economic impact of coronavirus pandemic.
Pavla Hubálková, 24 March 2020
CU’s Martin Hora: lead author of study published in “Journal of Human Evolution”
Anthropologists at Charles University and colleagues from three American universities recently published the findings of a joint-study examining dehydration and persistence hunting by modern humans’ predecessor Homo erectus.
Jan Velinger, 27 January 2020
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