The ITER Project – Convergence of Basic and Applied Science
The ITER project of an industrial scale fusion reactor paves the way for the production of clean energy, and requires also a unique international collaboration
Beyond world class science – Developing a sustainable radio astronomy observatory
The Square Kilometer Array Observatory is an international project that will have a big impact on the basic understanding of the Universe. It already has a huge societal, cultural and economical impact as well
Ana Garcia-Tabares: “Basic Science Drive Technology to its Limits”
During the IYBSSD 24-hour online event, a team from European XFEL prepared a series of interview with early career scientists
Experts Discuss Water Security at Meeting in Vietnam
Scientists and parliamentarians gathered in a meeting themed ‘Water Security and Insecurity: Rebuilding Peaceful Coexistence with Science’
NanoInnovation 2023
Today, nanotechnology is among the most important and powerful tools for a fast and sustainable development with an enormous impact in many different fields. The need of exchanging ideas and experiences is behind NanoInnovation, a well-established point of reference for the national and international community active in the field of nanotechnology and related applications. The…
Mehrgan – The Persian Celebration for September Equinox
Mehrgan is one the four persian celebrations for equinoxes an solstices which have been alive for thousands of years. The main idea behind this event is to prepare a chance for students and teachers to join together from different countries and enjoy the combination of astronomy and culture. There is a celebration with music and…
Universities and Climate Change: SCO Territory
Over the course of two days, the conference will bring together leading scholars researching climate change topics, green economy, sustainable development, and the concept of “Higher Education for Sustainable Development.” It will also include university administrators implementing the “green university” concept, research and educational programs in the field of climate change and transition to a…
Unlocking the power of citizen science for monitoring health and wellbeing
Collection by citizens of health-related data can be decisive to reach World Health Organization’s targets in the framework of 2030 Agenda
Komendantova: “How could science help social changes for sustainability to happen?”
Implementation of strategic plans should probably become a subject of research by itself, says Nadedja Komendentova, from IIASA.
Meadows: “Geography is at the nexus of the social and the natural sciences, as is sustainability”
Geographers can help to understand inequities, a first step toward their reduction, says Michal Meadow, the president of the Internatioal Geographical Union.
