The discovery of DNA structure: impact on life in the planet, human development and wellbeing

At a time when scientists are urged to develop high technologies, a question immediately arises – What technology can be developed/improved without the contribution of basic sciences? It is impossible to run without putting one ́s feet on the ground. Likewise, it is impossible to develop new and reliable technologies without the knowledge derived from…

Impact of research in science education. Addressing the need for a knowledge-based society

This expert seminar was organized by Estonian Academy of Sciences and University of Tartu, supported by Horizon 2020 Twinning project “Addressing Attractiveness of Science Career Awareness” (SciCar). This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 952470. SciCar – a science education project – addresses…

International Conference on Emerging Materials for Sustainable Development

Materials are the key components behind technological development for meeting sustainable goals such as clean and green energy, clean air and water, good health, infrastructures, etc. It is thus important to understand the fundamentals behind material chemistry and physics, as well as understand the engineering challenges of their scalability and integration into products. This conference…

Nature Education for Students of Tribal Schools of Gujarat

The programme aims create awareness and understanding of nature, empathy for the environment and also conservation of nature. Through this program, students and teachers will explore nature and trigger their sensitivity towards appreciation and its conservation, which will lead to positive environmental actions at different levels. About 80 students and 20 teachers (4 students and…

Observation du système Terre : Les enjeux de l’observation des milieux naturels et anthropisés

Ce colloque focalise sur l’approche interdisciplinaire de l’observation des milieux naturels et anthropisés dans un soucis de partager les approches d’observations, de les reconnaitre et de souligner leur importance pour des approches à court, moyen et long terme. Toutes les disciplines contribuent aux efforts d’observation des milieux naturels et anthropisés, et les apports et collaborations…

Chemist is Cool

In order to demonstrate the positive spirit of chemistry scientists and to highlight the chemistry, a basic science, the Chinese Chemical Society held the “Chemist is Cool” event. The research group is the most basic unit to carry out scientific research. Whether it is a few people, dozens of people to hundreds of people, each…