Pangolins are among the most illegally traded mammals in the world. They are hunted primarily for their scales, used in traditional medicine, and for their meat, which is sold as bushmeat. Although all pangolin species are protected and international trade in them is prohibited, illegal trafficking continues on a large scale and represents one of the greatest threats to their survival.

The CULS Prague Formula Racing team has welcomed a new addition to its stable. The hybrid single-seater, named Python, features a lighter design than its predecessors, a new hybrid system, bio-composite materials and a range of proprietary technical solutions. The eleventh-generation student formula car was officially unveiled on Thursday, 16 July 2026.

The CZU academic community has welcomed two new professors. In June, František Hnilička from the Faculty of Agrobiology, Food and Natural Resources, and Lukáš Zagata from the Faculty of Economics and Management received the highest academic title at the Carolinum. Who are they, what are their fields of expertise, and what do they do when they are not engaged in research? We introduce the first of CZU’s newly appointed professors.

One of the largest open-pit mines in Czechia, the Vršany mine in the Most region, has undergone a detailed analysis, the results of which will enable responsible and transparent decision-making about its future use.