2022 Maths Day: UNESCO’s toolkit to highlight value of Mathematics
On 14 March 2022, UNESCO is billed to launch a document to encourage decision makers to use mathematics, as part of commemorating the “2022 International Mathematics Day”.
Spain to host ‘2nd World Conference on Meteotsunamis’
The Spanish town of Menorca, in Balearic Islands, will host the ‘2nd World Conference on Meteotsunamis’ scheduled for between 18 to 20 May, 2022.
How genetic information of afforested plant affects restoration
By using markers, a team of researchers have successfully assessed the information about artificial afforested populations, while investigating the effects of genetic diversity on afforestation and ecological restoration.
Switzerland becomes SKA Observatory member
Switzerland recently became the first country to join SKA Observatory founding members by acceding to the inter-governmental body’s Convention.
IUHPST/DHST invites submissions for ‘2023 Dissertation Prize’
Though the winners will be announced next year, the Division of History of Science and Technology (IUHPST/DHST) is already inviting submissions for its ‘2023 Dissertation Prize’ in history of science and technology.
IAU opens nominations for 3 new ‘Astronomy Prizes’
With funding from one of its past president, the International Astronomical Union has launched three new prizes: the IAU Astronomy Education Prize, Outreach Prize and Development Prize–for individuals and organisations.
’23rd Sports Games’ to herald JINR @66 celebration
From 26 February to 26 March 2022, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) will kick off its ’23rd Sports Games’, as part of celebrating the Institute’s 66th anniversary.
‘ICIAM 2023’: organizers seek applications for talks, mini-symposia
Organizers of the ’10th International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics’ will soon open the application portals for ICIAM 2023’s mini-symposia and contributed talks sessions.
Inventory on Quebec’s research investments to be produced
The Quebec Research Funds has mandated ‘Science and Technology Observatory’ to produce an update on its research investments. This is to also assess its research capacity, says a communique.
New biological formulation to fight bacterial infections in chickens
Satinder Kaur Brar, a research professor at the University of York, has produced a biological formulation to help broilers grow fastly, while also preventing infections in poultry houses.
