Understanding the Environmental Impact of Local Sourcing
Not every locally made product is considered sustainable. Taking time to understand the environmental benefits of Local Sourcing can help. Read more [...]
Science in society
How scientific choices need to be made, bearing in mind the effect it could have to society
The “shared” Nobel Prizes in Science
In this article, Vijendra Agarwal reflects on the role of collaboration in science and its recognition for awarding Nobel Prizes. Read more [...]
The (digital) future of work in the post-Covid-19 era
The COVID19 has accelerated digitalization and the adoption of new technologies that are having effects on the way we work. Read more [...]
2021: Beyond coronavirus – what’s in store for science in the year ahead?
This article presents the science dominant themes beyond coronavirus for 2021, from the perspective of scientist from different disciplines. Read more [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic as research driving force
This article shows how COVID19 triggered changes in research culture and how science and technology helped to improve our quality of life. Read more [...]
The pandemic has catapulted science to the forefront of policy-making
Interview with Peter Piot, Director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Special Advisor to the President of the European Commission on the response to the coronavirus and COVID-19: how science has been feeding into policy-making? Read more [...]
What Causes Overpopulation?
This article reflects on what is overpopulation, what causes it and what happens if we don't think about the currently population growth. Read more [...]
AI in journalism : with power come responsibilities
This article reflects on the growing awareness and adoption of AI in media organisations. But how best to use AI tools and what is the impact? Read more [...]
Lessons from Ancient Greece to a changing world
Matias Barberis reflects on the role of history to learn how to face a pandemic affecting the world geopolitics, society and economy. Read more [...]
Technological sovereignty: from the hype to the real questions
Peter Tindemans states that before unleashing technology sovereignty initiatives, the EU needs to define what the concept means. Read more [...]
Married in lock-down: how being forced together has taken our research further
During the global shutdown, many scientists had to face working in confinement – not only away from the lab and its facilities, but also away from their research teams and colleagues. But what if you were married to your partner? Scientists Viviana and Luigi found themselves flourishing in this new type of scientific environment – combining their expertise from different fields to devise a new methodology that has spurred into an international partnership. Read more [...]
Transparency and the management of health crises
Interview on COVID-19 with Professor Elias Mossialos, Professor of Health Policy, Head of the Department of Health Policy at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Director of LSE Health, UK, and Chief Adviser to the Greek Government on the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more [...]
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