![TWAS-Lenovo Science Award winner Fu Bojie, left, taking part in ecological restoration field work in the Loess Plateau of China in 2022. [Photo provided]](https://www.iybssd2022.org/wp-content/uploads/web_field_work_about_ecological_restoration_in_loess_plateau_of_china_in_2022-1.jpg "TWAS-Lenovo Science Award winner Fu Bojie, left, taking part in ecological restoration field work in the Loess Plateau of China in 2022. [Photo provided]")
Science of balancing nature and civilization
2022 TWAS-Lenovo Science Award winner, Fu Bojie, has not only helped China determine how to improve lives while preserving nature, but has provided sustainability strategies that every nation can use.
Research paper reveals more on ‘LEARNING’
A new paper published by Alessandro Ingrosso, a senior postdoctoral fellow in ICTP’s Quantitative Life Sciences section, and SISSA researcher Sebastian Goldt, has addressed the way in which neural networks learn.
IAU worried over BlueWalker 3 satellite’s impact on astronomy
Measurements have revealed that BlueWalker 3, a low Earth orbiting satellite, is now one of the brightest objects in the night sky. But the satellite’s use of terrestrial frequencies poses a new challenge to radio astronomy.
IAU’s videos celebrating female astronomers out
In celebration of UNESCO World Science Day for Peace and Development, the IAU has released videos from its AstroVoices project, highlighting the diversity of female astronomers around the world.
OAD to continue operating in S/Africa till 2027
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) and the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) have signed an agreement to continue hosting the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) in South Africa until 2027.
Scientists dive to one of ocean’s deepest regions
A submersible pilot from China and a New Zealand scientist have become the first women to dive to Scholl Deep in the Kermadec Trench, 10 km below sea level.
CERN partners Airbus on future clean aviation
CERN and Airbus UpNext, a subsidiary of Airbus, have launched an innovative collaboration to explore the use of superconducting technologies for particle accelerators in electrical distribution systems of future hydrogen-powered aircraft.
OAD PROJECTS: Astronomy as fuel of life…
Since 2011, the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) has funded over 200 projects that use astronomy as a tool to address challenges in communities and achieve SDGs. OAD’s Dana Ficut-Vicas and Maria Alejandra Diaz write on the changes these projects are creating in their communities.
IUPAC seeks host for its 2029 General Assembly, Congress
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, is seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ to host the General Assembly and World Chemistry Congress in the year 2029.
Protecting and connecting nature across Europe
Europe needs healthy ecosystems that benefit biodiversity and people and are resilient to climate change.
