Women sidelined in agri-tech revolution, experts say
The exclusion of women in the digital world is hurting agricultural productivity in low- and middle- income countries, according to global technology experts.
CERN flags off 3 ‘Horizon Europe’ projects
In January this year, the European Commission announced the selection of the first three Horizon Europe projects with CERN participation. Two of the projects will begin in September, while the third has already started.
IAU’s Centre for ‘Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky’
The International Astronomical Union has announced SKA Observatory (SKAO) and NSF’s NOIRLab as co-hosts of its new ‘Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference’.
Africa’s future amid 4th Industrial Revolution, ICT education
In a journal article, TWAS Executive Director, Romain Murenzi, and his team, advocated greater science and technology education in Africa, for young people in the continent to be better prepared for global changes.
ICTP scientists win 5-year research grants
Ali Hassanali of ICTP’s Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics unit has received the ERC Consolidator Grant, while Joan Elias Miró, a physicist in the High Energy, Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics unit, got the ERC Starting Grant of €2m and €1.5m, respectively.
‘Why women scientists must be brave’
In an opinion article, Anet Rezek Jambrak, Professor in Food Engineering, at the University of Zagreb, has explained, how women can manage their domestic roles and professional career together, efficiently.
OAD seeks proposals to boost sustainable development
The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) has released its ‘2022 Call for Proposals’ for projects that aim to use astronomy to make an impact on sustainable development.
PAS, CNR announce call for ‘mobility projects’
The Polish Academy of Sciences and National Research Council of Italy have announced the call for ‘joint mobility projects’ to be carried out by scientists.
Improving biodiversity monitoring in Europe
To address challenges affecting ‘National Biodiversity Monitoring Programs’ in Europe, 350 experts are drafting a proposal for the transnational monitoring of Europe’s biodiversity and ecosystems.
For advancing open science, IIASA researchers honoured
Two manuscripts by IIASA researchers showcasing cutting-edge developments, highlighting open science, have been recognized by the scientific journals where the works were published.
