Stop Using Anecdotal Evidence in Conversations About Gender
Let data guide discussions on equality, say Juliana Hipólito and Luisa Maria Diele-Viegas.
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How Politics, Society, and Tech Shape the Path of Climate Change
How Politics, Society, and Tech Shape the Path of Climate Change
Public perceptions of climate change, the future cost and effectiveness of climate mitigation and technologies, and how political institutions respond to public pressure are all important determinants of how climate will change, according to a new study.
Nudge Theory's Popularity May Block Insights into Improving Society
Small interventions that influence people's behavior can be tested. But the real world requires big, hard-to-measure changes too, scientists say.
What Could a Citizens' Assembly on Biodiversity in Ireland Do?
The right to a healthy environment and a safe climate for all should be on the agenda for the proposed Citizens' Assembly.
Swiss Back Creation of Global Body on Plastic Pollution
Some 15 countries, including Switzerland, have proposed the creation of a "Science-Policy Panel" to deal with chemical waste and plastic pollution.
NIH Issues a Seismic Mandate: Share Data Publicly
The data-sharing policy could set a global standard for biomedical research, scientists say, but they have questions about logistics and equity.
The Covid Treatment Pill is Here - and Big Pharma Will Ultimately Decide Who Gets It | Othoman Mellouk
The Covid Treatment Pill is Here - and Big Pharma Will Ultimately Decide Who Gets It | Othoman Mellouk
Experts are predicting demand for life-saving antiviral drugs will rapidly outpace supply. Like the vaccine, the poorest countries will be left until last, says medicine access advocate Othoman Mellouk
Is It Time to Live with COVID-19? Some Scientists Warn of 'Endemic Delusion'
As pandemic restrictions lift, researchers stress the need to prepare for the next variant
Successful Science Communication Starts With a Strategy
No matter the setting, communicating science requires understanding both audience and goal. Here's a framework for creating your science communication strategy.
Solar and Wind Power Are Key to Decarbonizing Switzerland
A team of researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa) has studied various scenarios for reducing the Swiss carbon footprint tied to electricity consumption. The authors recommend the implementation of a domestic generation mix of wind and photovoltaic energy.
Science Diplomacy and COVID‐19: Future Perspectives for South-South Cooperation
Science Diplomacy and COVID‐19: Future Perspectives for South-South Cooperation
Apart from economic, political, and cultural cooperation for an equal growth of all developing countries, science and technology are an integral significant component in these levels of engagement for leveraging mutual gains. The current pandemic not only brought about an 1800 shift in the relationship between the government, policy makers, and the scientific community but highlights the importance of South–South Cooperation (SSC).
Overlooked and Underfunded: Experts Call for United Action to Reduce the Global Burden of Depression
Overlooked and Underfunded: Experts Call for United Action to Reduce the Global Burden of Depression
The world is failing to tackle the persisting and increasingly serious global crisis of depression it is facing, according to a Lancet and World Psychiatric Association Commission on depression, which calls for a whole-of-society response to reducing the global burden of depression.
Controversial Appointment at Slovenian Research Agency Sparks Outrage
Slovenian universities and research stakeholders are decrying government interference in the appointment of a new head of the Slovenian Research Agency (ARRS). The agency's management board appointed cardiologist Mitja Lainščak as acting director on Saturday 28 January, a few days after the government replaced four members of the board who disagreed with that decision, and had instead twice proposed economist Lidija Tičar Padar for the job.
Lingering Colonial Legacies: The Study of Skin is Too White
The historical lack of racial representation in dermatology textbooks isn't just a problem in countries with majority white populations, but across the globe.
A 2,700-Year-Old Figurine Revives a Weighty Mystery
A bronze statuette recovered from a river in Germany may have been part of an early Scandinavian weight system, some archaeologists believe.
UK Forges Own Global Research Network As EU Starts South Korea and New Zealand Horizon Talks
UK Forges Own Global Research Network As EU Starts South Korea and New Zealand Horizon Talks
The UK has launched a research and development competition with South Korea, the latest in a string of recently announced collaborations with countries outside the EU. It comes as Brussels announces that it has entered official Horizon Europe association talks with South Korea and New Zealand.
A TV Channel Dedicated to Science, EU Grants, More Collaboration with Partners in Africa - CNRS Boss Sets Big Plans for International Growth
A TV Channel Dedicated to Science, EU Grants, More Collaboration with Partners in Africa - CNRS Boss Sets Big Plans for International Growth
As he was re-confirmed on February 9 as head of France's biggest research organisation, Antoine Petit floated a few attention-getting ideas in parliament - such as the possibility of starting a television channel for science.
"What Should a Conference Cost?": Lessons Learned from Another Year of Online Meetings
"What Should a Conference Cost?": Lessons Learned from Another Year of Online Meetings
This author offers lessons learned from year of running an online conference in 2021, designing a hybrid conference for 2022, and observing what event providers have offered and delegates have experienced.
Turning off My Phone Improved My Science
How stepping back from 24/7 connectivity helped to restore Adam Weiss's focus in the lab.
How Status of Research Papers Affects the Way They Are Read and Cited
Although citations are widely used to measure the influence of scientific works, research shows that many citations serve rhetorical functions and reflect little-to-no influence on the citing authors.
Vaccine Nationalism Will Persist: Global Public Goods Need Effective Engagement of Global Citizens
Vaccine Nationalism Will Persist: Global Public Goods Need Effective Engagement of Global Citizens
COVID-19 presents a opportunity to transform democratic engagement in the governance of global public goods. To make us more resistant and resilient to future global health crises we need transformative thinking to democratically engage global citizens.
Moving Forward: from the Passive Leaky Pipeline to the Hostile Obstacle Course
Moving Forward: from the Passive Leaky Pipeline to the Hostile Obstacle Course
The metaphor of the leaky pipeline describes how the number of women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and other minoritized groups progressively decreases at every stage of their academic careers. However, the passivity of this approach has often been criticized. Women and BIPOC don’t leak out of the pipeline. Instead, they are forced out of it under pressure behind blockages.
Challenging the Sustainability of Urban Beekeeping Using Evidence from Swiss Cities
Challenging the Sustainability of Urban Beekeeping Using Evidence from Swiss Cities
Urban beekeeping is booming, heightening awareness of pollinator importance but also raising concerns that its fast growth might exceed existing resources and negatively impact urban biodiversity. To evaluate the magnitude of urban beekeeping growth and its sustainability, we analysed data on beehives and available resources in 14 Swiss cities in 2012-2018 and modelled the sustainability of urban beekeeping under different scenarios of available floral resources and existing carrying capacities. We found large increases in hives numbers across all cities from an average 6.48 hives per km2 (3139 hives in total) in 2012 to an average 10.14 hives per km2 (9370 in total) in 2018 and observed that available resources are insufficient to maintain present densities of beehives, which currently are unsustainable.
Eric Lander's Departure Is a Step Toward Safer Workplaces in Science
The investigation into Lander’s management shows the importance of equitable leadership and strong protections.
Researchers Frustrated As Biden's Science Adviser Resigns Amid Scandal
Geneticist Eric Lander had a reputation for being a bully, scientists say, as they call for more inspiring leadership.
When Scientific Conferences Went Online, Diversity and Inclusion Soared
The Proportion of Women Decreases with Each Step Up the Career Ladder
In Switzerland, more women than men study at universities - yet women professors are still in the minority.
Horizon Europe: The First Assessment
As the first year of Horizon Europe draws to a close, Science|Business gathered feedback from an online survey and meetings with its member organisations resulting in recommendations on how to make the next six years of Horizon Europe even better.
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