Em 1997 através da Portaria nº 1037/1997 de 1 de outubro foi constituída a Zona Vulnerável n.º 1- Aquífero livre entre Esposende e Vila do Conde, que consta da lista de Zonas Vulneráveis a Nitratos (ZVN) como uma das nove atualmente existentes em Portugal Continental, sendo designada de Zonas Vulnerável Esposende-Vila do Conde. Neste sentido, desde 2007 que a Direção Regional de Agricultura e Pescas do Norte (D...
Objective: Research on energy-deficient athletic cohorts has broadened the concept of the Female Athlete Triad into the Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport syndrome, that represents a spectrum of abnormalities induced by low energy availability, affecting competing athletes, in particular gymnasts. The present study aimed to evaluate the nutritional status, body composition, including bone mineral density, of r...
Machines that mimic humans have inspired scientists for centuries. Bioinspired soft robotic hands are a good example of such an endeavor, featuring intrinsic material compliance and continuous motion to deal with uncertainty and adapt to unstructured environments. Recent research led to impactful achievements in functional designs, modeling, fabrication, and control of soft robots. Nevertheless, the full realiz...
O Conselho das Comunidades Europeias em 1991, através da Diretiva 91/676/CEE de 12 de dezembro de 1991, reconheceu a importância de proteger as áreas de elevada suscetibilidade para a poluição das águas, causada ou induzida por nitratos (NO3-) de origem agrícola. Uma dessas áreas é a Zona Vulnerável a Nitratos (ZVN) de Esposende -Vila do Conde, criada em 1997 pela Portaria n.º 1037/1997 de 1 de outubro, à data ...
The current linear economic system has led Europe to unsustainable development, aggravating several issues, such as climate change, limitation of resources, and pollution. As a sustainable alternative, circular economy (CE) has been promoted around the world. This economic system allows for the maximization of a product’s life, thus decreasing its environmental impact and increasing its value. The main goal of ...