Globally, big businesses, poverty hindering health policies
The implementation of public health policies on tobacco, alcohol and unhealthy foods is been hampered by the influence of large business firms, and poverty, among other factors.
Innovative approaches of anticipating ‘future normal’ for young scientists
Foresight practitioners at the ‘Tsukuba Conference for Future Shapers 2021’ shared their experiences, while examining innovative approaches of anticipating the ‘future normal’ of young scientists.
Science diplomacy: more important now, than ever before
As the world grapples with multifarious challenges, it will need science diplomacy to find the necessary unity, says Naledi Pandor, S/Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister.
ISC members endorse reform call, principles for scientific publishing
At the ‘2021 Open Access week’, International Science Council’s members, aside approving a resolution to work on reforming scholarly publishing, also endorsed 8 fundamental principles for scientific publishing.
‘2022 Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress’ holds in S/Africa
To be hosted by the Future Africa Institute at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, SRI2022 will take place virtually from June 20 – 24, 2022.
PAPER: Science as a global public good
A position paper recently published by the International Science Council explores the importance of science as a source of beneficial and applicable knowledge, freely available and accessible worldwide.
‘With mentors, many girls will pursue careers in science’
In an interview with SciDev.Net, Priver Namanya Bwesigye, head of Uganda’s banana research programme, said girls need mentors who will support them to pursue science careers.
Version 2 of ‘Big Ideas in Astronomy’ booklet released, available online
First published in May 2019, the 2nd volume of ‘Big Ideas’ has been launched, again, in booklet form, and can also be found on its website.
CERN unveils roadmap for next ‘quantum research revolution’
CERN Quantum Technology Initiative (QTI) has unveiled its first strategic roadmap, which will define its medium- and long-term quantum research programme.
280 participants dazzle innovations at ‘SKAO Data Challenge’
The ‘Second Data Challenge’ (SDC2) organized by Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) ended recently after 6 months, with 280 participants unveiling their innovative methods of data analysis.
