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.
’15th Chemistry Postgraduate School’ in June 2023
The Green Sciences for Sustainable Development Foundation will be organizing its ’15th Green Chemistry Postgraduate Summer School’ between 2nd and 7th July 2023, in Venice. Participation is in person and online.
ISC Lecture: “Geospatial Information-Enabled SDGs Monitoring”
The ISC Distinguished Lecture Series, will on April 18, 2023 host Chen Jun, Professor/Chief Scientist at the National Geomatics Center of China, who will speak on: “Geospatial Information-Enabled SDGs Monitoring”.
Sea museaum hosts scientific activity for IYBSSD
Haike Museum, in celebrating the “International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development”, recently held a scientific breakthrough activity designed by teachers and students of Nuannuan High School, China.
Nicole Elleuche: ‘We can accelerate understanding of basic science’
In this interview during the opening ceremony of IYBSSD, Nicole Elleuche, Administrative Director of the European XFEL, explained why accelerating the understanding and value of basic science is essential.
100 years of physics
2022 was the centenary of the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics, of which South Africa is one of the 13 founding members and which now has 60 member countries. It was also the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development.
How scientists discussed DNA functions at conference
At a scientific conference, experts on DNA replication and repair, explained how DNA functions and how it can be useful to develop new therapies, in particular against cancer.
Save the microbes to save the planet: A call to action
The International Union of the Microbiological Societies (IUMS) is launching a call to action mobilizing microbiological societies globally to promote the development of sustainable solutions to control infectious agents, among others.
