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.
How ICTP’s activities are promoting SDGs
The International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), in recent years has been steadfast in carrying out activities promoting the actualization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), writes Abdulsalam MAHMUD.
Astronomy for development projects onboarding
The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) will support 19 projects around the world in 2023, funded by the International Astronomical Union, for a total of €124,011. These projects will address various socio-economic and sustainable-development challenges using astronomy and basic sciences based interventions. The OAD is organizing an onboarding session for the project teams to…
Networking in Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development
The initiate is to form a network from different discipline in basic science. Networking or collaborations among different groups are necessary for the development of sciences. Our plan is to invite researchers from different field such as chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacy, botany, microbiology, engineering, medicine and public health expert. Experts will be invited for their potential…
TRIUMF strengthening research opportunities
As part of its future vision exercise, TRIUMF is engaging and strengthening new research opportunities in sustainable development. Abdulsalam MAHMUD reports.
For scientists and doctors to understand Parkinson’s disease
The World Health Organization is alarmed by the rise in the number of neurological diseases, hence approving the 2022-2031 action plan to combat neurodegenerative disorders. Among the most mysterious is Parkinson’s disease.
2 IYBSSD projects among OAD’s 19 selected proposals
The Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) is pleased to announce the results of its 2022 call for proposals. 19 projects have been selected to receive a total of €113,011.
Challenges, policies and opportunities to implement gender equality in basic sciences as a key factor to build up excellence in the scientific landscape
According to EU data, basic science remains a male-dominated field, with a very low presence of women, ranging from 5 to 15%. Thus, in line with EU policies for the coming years, there is an urgent need to bridge this gap through structural and cultural changes. A specific session will be dedicated to IYBSSD at…
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.
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.
