Research Highlights
Golden Oldies
Reforestation has been identified as an important tool to mitigate climate change, but a new study suggests that priority should be given, not only to planting new trees but also to conserving the older trees in the upper forest canopy for their exceptional drought tolerance and carbon storage capacity.
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The Distance between Us
Working or learning from home became the new norm during COVID and is a practice favoured by many since, but new research indicates that collaborating at geographical distance can adversely affect learning and productivity.
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The Pressure Paradox
Stress can motivate us to action, but it can also have a negative impact on our well-being. Factor in COVID-19, geopolitical events and the constant presence of technology – on top of personal issues – and it seems increasingly difficult to find peace of mind. HKU scholars have been exploring the positive and negative effects of stress in the workplace, in childhood and in reaction to external events like pandemics, while also identifying ways to build resilience to withstand the pressures of 21st-century life.
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