With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Professor Ivan Holoubek, a leading Masaryk University figure and expert on global conventions against persistent organic pollutants, on January 19, 2025, at age 73.

Jan Velecký - explains what protein engineering is about, why it is important to study protein solubility, and how machine learning can be crucial for human knowledge.

The research analyzes the presence, seasonal variations, and air-sea exchange of a wide range of POPs, such as PFAS, DDT, PCBs, and others using passive sampling.

The study revealed a surprisingly large amount of hazardous NIAS components in food packaging materials. Almost 2000 of those are not even contained in the list of authhorized chemicals.

Breakthrough findings on pesticide residue levels in environmental samples from both conventional and organic farms with documented residue findings even in rural homesteads

In the interview, we explored how the young scientist transitioned from studying wastewater treatment to researching the impact of chemicals on the cardiovascular system of firefighters.

It is no exaggeration to say that all of us, including new-born, have these substances in our bodies. PFAS, known as forever chemicals, have many uses and are a part of every household.

But how do microplastics actually interact with the human body? What impact do they have on our environment and our health? Is it true that they penetrate places like the brain or placenta?

In the interview, he explains the origins of his interest in climate change and how such a topic is communicated to the public.

Why did he decide to travel abroad? And when did he get the idea to go back? Read the interview with Branislav Vrana - scientist, adventurer, and enthusiastic historian.