Summer Science Stories: 'natural Batteries', Long Covid and Sci-fi
This week's newsletter highlights some of the summer stories that we'll be covering in the weeks ahead.
New Science Leads to Another CDC Update on Masks
You could almost hear the collective groan of frustration when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention again updated its guidance, encouraging people to wear face masks to stop the spread of COVID-19 - but understanding of the coronavirus has evolved with the virus itself, and this new guidance is based on new information.
The Lack of People of Colour in Science Images Must Be Fixed
Archives, libraries, photo agencies and publishers need to do better to reflect science's true past and present.
How to Get Media Coverage and Boost Your Science's Impact
A good communications strategy can get your research seen by decision makers, says Rebecca Fuoco.
8% of Researchers in Dutch Survey Have Falsified or Fabricated Data
8% of Researchers in Dutch Survey Have Falsified or Fabricated Data
Study of nearly 7,000 scientists also finds that more than half engage in 'questionable research practices'.
Book Wars: The Digital Revolution in Publishing
This substantive work from John B. Thompson provides a historical overview and analysis of technological and legal challenges to publishing practices in the 21st century.
The SNSF Also Funds Indirect Research Costs of Universities
Since 2009, the SNSF has financed a portion of the indirect research costs incurred by SNSF-funded projects at research institutions. In 2021, 102 million Swiss francs are available for these "overhead" costs.
Three Americans Create Enough Carbon Emissions to Kill One Person, Study Finds
Three Americans Create Enough Carbon Emissions to Kill One Person, Study Finds
The analysis draws on public health studies that conclude that for every 4,434 metric tons of CO2 produced, one person globally will die.
How the Coronavirus Infects Cells - and Why Delta is So Dangerous
Scientists are unpicking the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2 and how the virus uses tricks to evade detection.
Study Finds Productivity Not Deterred by Shift to Remote Work
Recent research shows that the skepticism many companies had related to working from home may be eroding.
Microbiologist Elisabeth Bik Queried Covid Research - That's when the Abuse and Trolling Began
Microbiologist Elisabeth Bik Queried Covid Research - That's when the Abuse and Trolling Began
Bik's home address was posted on Twitter and she faced a barrage of attacks after dissecting a paper endorsing hydroxychloroquine as treatment.
Federal Employees and the Public Express Concern over Reports of Political Interference in Science
Federal Employees and the Public Express Concern over Reports of Political Interference in Science
Federal employees and some members of the public remain concerned over reports of political interference in science, specifically when it came to reporting scientific findings, a Biden administration report argues.
Science Can't Be Pākehā or Māori, It's Just Science
"Science belongs to all of us and it is not an enemy of any culture."
Does Life on Earth Depend on the Planet's Rotation?
Life on Earth depends on oxygen. And it now seems that oxygen depends on a slow day-night cycle, as a new study shows.
Electrons May Very Well Be Conscious
Panpsychists look at the many rungs on the complexity ladder of nature and see no obvious line between mind and no-mind.Illustration…
Radio Days: Science-communication Tips from a Panel-show Scientist
Psychologist Ann-Marie Creaven regularly discusses her research on Ireland's most listened-to station.
Then and Now: The Burning Issue of Wildfires
Scientists are increasingly concerned climate change is making fires more frequent and more intense.
Is the Delta Variant Making Younger Adults 'Sicker, Quicker'?
Many doctors on the front lines say unvaccinated patients in their 20s and 30s are becoming more severely ill, and more quickly. But comprehensive data is lacking.
Water Vapor Found on Jupiter's Moon Ganymede
Astronomers have detected the first evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter's massive moon Ganymede.
We Need to Talk About Post-Pandemic Lectures
Off-campus learning was essential during the pandemic. But when it ends, we should encourage students to return to campus for in-person lectures, says Michael Doran.
Scientists Discover Machu Picchu Could Be at Least Two Decades Older Than Thought
Scientists Discover Machu Picchu Could Be at Least Two Decades Older Than Thought
A team of investigators used enhanced carbon dating methods to examine human remains from the site in Peru.
Touring Trinity, the Birthplace of Nuclear Dread
A recent visit to the site of the first atomic bomb explosion offered desert vistas, (mildly) radioactive pebbles and troubling reflections.
Mirror, Mirror 2021: Reflecting Poorly
The United States trails far behind other high-income countries on measures of health care affordability, administrative efficiency, equity, and outcomes.
Non-Association of Switzerland to Horizon Europe: Transitional Measures Envisaged
Non-Association of Switzerland to Horizon Europe: Transitional Measures Envisaged
Transitional measures for researchers are envisaged following Switzerland's non-association to Horizon Europe.