OAD seeks proposals to boost sustainable development
The IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) has released its ‘2022 Call for Proposals’ for projects that aim to use astronomy to make an impact on sustainable development.
IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 13 (Iran opens IYBSSD)
An opening ceremony for the ‘International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development’ (IYBSSD2022) has been held in Iran, with the Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Mohammad Ali Zolfigol, in attendance.
IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 5 (IUPAP and basic sciences)
While technological contributions are easy to recognize, it is not the case for that of basic sciences, the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics, says.
IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 2 (Basic Sciences in India)
A writer, M. Ashraf Shah, has enumerated ways to promote the development of basic sciences in India, in his Op-ed article published by DailyExcelsior, a scientific blog.
Appraising the role of basic science in sustainable development
In this piece, Charlotte Lindberg Warakaulle, looks forward to an exciting 2022, where the value of basic sciences for global common good and the world’s future, will be celebrated.
2022: The Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development
Member States of the United Nations have approved the promulgation of 2022 as the ‘International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development’ (IYBSSD2022).
The science academies for basic research 2/6
Why is basic research needed today? Some historic arguments.
The science academies for basic research 1/6
Fourteen science academies call for a better funding of basic sciences.
A praise for patience about research and innovation
Technological innovation is rooted in basic sciences research, which produces knowledge without emergency. “Finders” need researchers.
