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Clarifying anomalous microwave phenomena in atmosphere
A theoretical explanation has been proposed of how excess free electrons in the surface layer of particles affect incident microwave radiation.
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As COVAX disappoints, countries find succor in home-grown jabs
This feature article reveals how low- and middle-income countries are turning to home-grown vaccinations against COVID-19 as the UN-backed COVAX facility fails to deliver.
285 female researchers profiled in newly-launched ‘STEM Women Asia’ directory
Though recently-launched, the STEM Women Asia will provide an online directory of women in Asia and Oceania working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Women under-represented in over 120 global science organisations–report
Mainstreaming gender balance in science still remains a mirage after a recent study confirmed that women are under-represented in over 120 science organizations, worldwide.
At 2021 UNFSS, stakeholders pledge 300 commitments to accelerate food systems
The UN Food Systems Summit ended recently with thousands of people from around the world pledging to transform food systems with nearly 300 commitments.
Scientists demand policy changes as buildings emit 25% of GHGs in Europe
With 25% of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) emissions in Europe coming from buildings, scientists advocate fundamental policy changes.
Isn’t it time for a(nother) global moonshot in research?
As COVID-19 is still impacting global economies, we must rethink the innovative societies of tomorrow, to navigate today’s troubled waters, writes Catherine Beaudry.
After WHO approval, concern heightens over distribution of 1st malaria vaccine
The World Health Organization may have recommended a broad deployment of the first-ever malaria vaccine in Sub-Saharan Africa, but scientists say its acquisition and distribution will be an issue.
Adopting ‘wellbeing economics’ instead of growth at all costs
The Club of Rome wants the European Commission, EU, to take the lead in designing policies that go beyond focusing on GDP growth, to the wellbeing of mankind and the planet.
Prof. Rabinovici emerges 24th President of CERN Council, takes over next January
Currently a professor at the Racah Institute of Physics, Hebrew University, in Jerusalem, Eliezer Rabinovici, the new President of CERN Council, will assume office on January 1, 2022.
