Energy in Sub-Saharan Africa: national, regional and local mixes
Discussions on the future of energy systems in Africa were held at a mini-froum in Paris, not too long ago. And this is in preparation for a symposium in Morocco.
Luther Castillo: How science should respond to people’s needs
In this interview during the opening ceremony of IYBSSD, Dr. Luther Castillo Harry, Secretary of Science, Technology, and Scientific Innovation, Republic of Honduras, highlights the importance of investing in science, innovation and technology.
EVENT: 20th National Science and Technology Week in Brazil
According to the Director of SBPC, Laila Salmen Espindola, the week provides an opportunity for researchers to show society how they arrive at their studies, and for children and young people to see themselves as scientists.
VIDEO: Nikola Tesla, the Scientist behind the Genius
The University of Jordan, as part of celebrating the ‘International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development’ 2022-2023, recently hosted a ‘motivational webinar’ themed, Nikola Tesla: The Scientist behind the Genius.
Uncommon things about nano-refrigerators
A group of ICTP researchers have discovered the possibility of constructing a nano-refrigerator that generates a net cold-to-hot heat transfer, at the expense of power exerted by nonreciprocal forces.
Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development at the United Nations General Assembly
In just a month, the UN Member States will celebrate the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development.
17 OAD projects creating impact, globally
In 2022, the OAD funded 17 projects that addressed local and global challenges. On February 24, 2023, these projects presented the results of their activities during the past year, also sharing their achievements and challenges.
Luc Berge: ‘We want to unify the world through science’
In this interview during the opening ceremony of IYBSSD, Luc Bergé, President of the European Physical Society, pledged their organization’s commitment to unifying the world using science.
Why scientists should be mindful of their research works
An emeritus professor of Physics at the St Francis University, Nova Scotia, Canada, Michael Steinitz has advised scientists to be mindful of the consequences of their research works.
EVENT: Large research infrastructure for basic science
On 6 December 2022, the event titled, “Basic Science for Sustainable Development: From the Perspective of Leveraging Global Large Research Infrastructures,” took place in South Africa. The event was part of IYBSSD celebration.
