Vietnamese crystallography competition reaches its 9th edition
The Vietnamese Crystal Growing Competition, initiated in 2014, is open to all Vietnamese school children from 11 years upwards, including undergraduate students.
Why scientific knowledge should remain as public good
While quantum mechanics might be Ana María Cetto’s big passion, the Mexican physicist has devoted much of her time and energy to promoting a broader scientific endeavor – open science.
Scientists uncover widespread cutting of Sweden’s forests
A study published in the journal Earth’s Future reveals that almost a quarter of Sweden’s last unprotected old-growth forest was logged between 2003 and 2019 – equivalent to a loss of 1.4% per year.
Crystallography raises in Western Africa
In the last few months, two crystallographic seminars were organized by the African Crystallographic Association, in The Gambia and the Republic of Guinea.
Microalgae could be the future of global food security
A scientific review has shown that microalgae and other microscopic plant-like organisms could help feed the world’s growing population more sustainably, than current agricultural systems.
WOMEN IN SCIENCE: Elisama Vieira
On this day, 8 March 2023, as we celebrate the International Women’s Day, let’s focus on a womand scientist profile
Czech researchers discover DNA of unknown parasite
A strange way to read DNA and produce proteins has been discovered in a protozoan parasite
Fighting for sustainable science – One Lab at a Time
Martin Farley, Europe’s first full-time sustainable laboratory specialist, highlights the challenges and opportunities in the quest to reduce the climate impact of laboratories.
Shielding plants from stress
TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award winner, Nadia Haider, characterizes economically useful plants through their DNA, to help protect them from human and environmental stressors.
VIDEOS: How to engage the public with science
How can the public better engage with science? From theater to a tweeting tree, from dance to micro-museums, presenters made the show during the latest Falling Walls engage competition in November 2022 at Berlin.
