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The small things make a big difference in the science of measurement
Scientists must make ever more sophisticated measurements as technology shrinks to the nanoscale and we face global challenges from the effects of climate change.
As...
Finding the missing links of black-hole astronomy
A deeper understanding of black holes could revolutionise our understanding of physics, but their mysterious nature makes them difficult to observe.
The weirdness exhibited by...
Changing the conversation about science through citizen communicators
Initiatives to help citizen science projects communicate about their results are paving the way for ordinary people to take the lead as effective and...
To know if citizen science is successful, measure it
It’s never been easy to accurately measure the impact of any scientific research, but it’s even harder for citizen science projects, which don’t follow...
Jaw DNA and oxygen sensors may divulge clues to help sharks out of hot water
Sharks have been around for 450 million years, outliving the dinosaurs and soldiering on through several mass extinctions. Yet their numbers in the open...
Knowledge valorisation puts research results to work for a greener, fairer society
While knowledge itself is good, it’s even better when it’s applied to help solve the big challenges facing our societies. Many components must come...
Open science publishing strikes a rich seam with ORE publishing platform
With a goal of making scientific knowledge more freely available to researchers and the public, ORE has spent the first year of its existence...
The War of Narratives Over the Origin of COVID-19 and our Virology-Media-Complex
Authors: Dr. Austin Lin and Dr. Jianli Yang*,
Vladimir Putin’s war of aggression against Ukraine is commanding global attention. However, away from the current spotlight,...
Addressing gender inequalities in research through institutional change
Gender equality and inclusion are key metrics by which performance is measured in industry today. Research is no exception. While there is no quick...
The long journey to a rare disease diagnosis
Rare diseases constitute a major health issue in Europe: an estimated 30 million people live with one, and of these, 50% have not received...