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The Global Research Community Must Not Abandon Afghanistan
Here's how Afghanistan's scholars can be supported.
Swiss Exclusion from Horizon Europe Set to Last at Least Two Years, Universities' Chief Predicts
Swiss Exclusion from Horizon Europe Set to Last at Least Two Years, Universities' Chief Predicts
Switzerland will be excluded from Horizon Europe for at least two years, fears Yves Flückiger, president of the country's university association, swissuniversities and rector of the University of Geneva.
Why I shared my experiences of homophobia with my academic colleagues
I pride myself on coming from a place of “yes.” So it was uncharacteristic that, when my department head asked me to share my experiences of homophobia at a recent virtual diversity town hall for faculty, my first reaction was to decline.
The Lack of Languages other Than English in STEM Publications Undermines Diversity
The Lack of Languages other Than English in STEM Publications Undermines Diversity
With today's existing translation tools to overcome language barriers, global collaboration should not be a major feat for researchers. However, through the COVID-19 pandemic, articles published in Chinese journals focusing on important aspects of the disease were never cited by English journals.
The Electromagnetic Force of Fridge Magnets
Science is not just something we do at school or professionals undertake in labs. It is at the heart of how everything works.
One in Three Trees Face Extinction in Wild, Says New Report
Experts say 17,500 tree species are at risk around the world, including magnolias, oaks and maples.
After Long Months of Disruption, Universities Get Ready to Start 'normal' Academic Year
After Long Months of Disruption, Universities Get Ready to Start 'normal' Academic Year
With 70% of the EU population now fully vaccinated, European universities are planning to welcome students back to lecture halls and seminar rooms for the 2021-22 academic year, after long months of disruption and distance learning.
Mini Brains Grown in the Lab Sprout Primitive "eyes"
Researchers have grown mini brains with light-sensitive eye structures that could lead to breakthrough treatments for vision disorders.
Toxic 'forever Chemicals' Contaminate Indoor Air at Worrying Levels, Study Finds
Food and water were thought to be the main ways humans are exposed to PFAS, but study points to risk of breathing them in.
New Research Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis Cure
Osteoarthritis is a crippling, incurable disease. But scientists behind a new large-scale study say their findings could help pave the way to a cure.
Science Advisors Gather in an International Call for Evidence-Based Policy Making
Science Advisors Gather in an International Call for Evidence-Based Policy Making
The largest-ever independent gathering of interest groups, thought-leaders, science advisors to governments and global institutions, researchers, academics, communicators and diplomats is taking place in Montreal and online.
Gender-affirming Care Improves Mental Health for Transgender Youth
Several state legislatures have taken steps to restrict access to gender-affirming health care for transgender adolescents. That goes against medical guidelines.
Female Hummingbirds Look Like Males to Avoid Attacks
Some females found to have evolved to have bright plumage, which seems to protect against male aggression, study suggests.
Interest in EU Research Mobility Schemes Growing in the Western Balkans
New research points to growing participation of Western Balkans researchers in EU academic exchange programmes, as the EU takes steps to welcome countries in the region as associate members of the Horizon Europe.
R&D Charm Offensive Gets Lukewarm Reception from Australia and New Zealand
R&D Charm Offensive Gets Lukewarm Reception from Australia and New Zealand
EU officials are urging Australia and New Zealand to associate to Horizon Europe, publicly telling them how welcome they would be - but it's not clear if the feeling is mutual.
Gender Gap in US Patents Leads to Few Inventions That Help Women
Inventor teams with women represent 16% of filed patents, yet are more likely than male teams to create women's health products.
The Curse of More, Or, Does Anybody Have Any Time Left to Do Research?
How much more work can we pile on researchers?
The Wuhan Lab Leak Theory is More About Politics Than Science
The Wuhan Lab Leak Theory is More About Politics Than Science
Whatever Biden review finds, the cause of the pandemic lies in the destruction of animal habitats.
Everyone Maps Numbers in Space. But Why Don't We All Use the Same Directions?
The debate over whether number lines are innate or learned obscures a more fundamental question: Why do we map numbers to space in the first place?