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Scientific Phenomena Photographs of the Year

Scientific Phenomena Photographs of the Year

An image of three perpetually bouncing droplets, whose behaviour embodies a key theory in quantum physics, has won first place in the Royal Society Publishing photography competition. The award celebrates science and its beauty as portrayed through photography

Cheers to Horizons, the Independent Swiss Science Magazine!

Cheers to Horizons, the Independent Swiss Science Magazine!

Horizons should stimulate debate about research and science policy, writes Matthias Egger, the President of the Research Council of the Swiss National Science Foundation.

Eat Less Red Meat, Scientists Said. Now Some Believe That Was Bad Advice.

Eat Less Red Meat, Scientists Said. Now Some Believe That Was Bad Advice.

The evidence is too weak to justify telling individuals to eat less beef and pork, according to new research. The findings "erode public trust," critics said.

Science-Graphic Art Partnerships to Increase Research Impact

Science-Graphic Art Partnerships to Increase Research Impact

Graphics are becoming increasingly important for scientists to effectively communicate their findings to broad audiences, but most researchers lack expertise in visual media.

Can Scientists Fill the Science Journalism Void? Online Public Engagement with Science Stories Authored by Scientists

Can Scientists Fill the Science Journalism Void? Online Public Engagement with Science Stories Authored by Scientists

In recent years traditional journalism has experienced a collapse, and science journalism has been a major casualty. One potential remedy is to encourage scientists to write for news media about science.

Prof Who Lost Emeritus Status for Views on Race and Intelligence Has Paper Flagged

Prof Who Lost Emeritus Status for Views on Race and Intelligence Has Paper Flagged

Richard Lynn A former emeritus professor who has been called "one of the most unapologetic and raw 'scientific' racists operating today" has had one of his papers subjected to an expression of concern.

Self Promotion for Introverts: Getting Your Research Message Out There While You Stay in

Self Promotion for Introverts: Getting Your Research Message Out There While You Stay in

The University of Melbourne’s Visualise Your Thesis competition (VYT) challenges graduate researchers to come up with an “elevator pitch”, in the form of a succinct and attractive audio-visual, digital object to distil the central theme of their research.

Launching the #FailTales Science Communication Competition - Digital Science

Launching the #FailTales Science Communication Competition - Digital Science

Creatively convey your best research-related #FailTales and win a year's subscription to Dimensions Analytics, a Science Communication mentoring session with one of our judges, and a swag bag of our awesome merchandise!

The Science for Public Good Fund

The Science for Public Good Fund

If you are an early career scientist looking for ways to get involved with advocacy, or a faculty member who wants to engage your students in the role of science in democracy, the Science for Public Good Fund is for you. We want to support the next generation of science advocacy leaders today.

Meet the Scientist Painter Who Turns Deadly Viruses into Beautiful Works of Art

Meet the Scientist Painter Who Turns Deadly Viruses into Beautiful Works of Art

David Goodsell's scientifically precise watercolor paintings of the cells and microbes he studies grace journal covers and impress colleagues.