Zebrafish—small, fast-growing organisms that share the same genes as humans—are important to many biologists, finding them uniquely effective for learning a variety of questions, from how organisms evolve, How the nervous system drives habits. Now, with a new expertise developed by the College of Utah scientists known as mic-drops, fish may be more effective for… Read More »
Flavia Viana and Ana Tales are postdoctoral researchers who left Portugal for their studies or research. They both volunteer with Native Scientist, a non-profit organization based in London, which runs science-communication workshops for children across Europe. The organization aims to inspire children to pursue higher education and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by… Read More »
We are members of a social-science laboratory in Sydney, Australia, and collectively we research how social factors, such as gender or education, affect health and how people integrate digital technologies into their everyday lives Huh. We have studied topics including smartphone usage, women’s health and fitness practices and how people track self-improvement metrics using smartwatches.… Read More »
According to market-analysis firm IDC, the digital universe can add some 175 jetbytes per year by 2025. Followed by 175 with 21 zeros. Large-scale data centers and vast energy resources will be needed to maintain the amount of information. A small but growing group of researchers advocates DNA as a permanent, stable replacement. These efforts… Read More »
In 2014, through a four-year degree course in mechanical engineering at the Government Engineering College in Thiruvananthapuram, India, I was already desperate to start my career in research, so I started planning early. When I finally graduated I started applying for positions abroad. I was one of three applicants shortlisted for a research internship on… Read More »
Scientists from around the world are splurging to secure basic supplies in the wake of epidemics, which has led to increased demand for test materials, disrupting manufacturing and distribution channels. The lack of gloves, plastic tips for pipettes, centrifuge tubes and other laboratory basics has slowed or even stopped projects, but researchers say. “We were… Read More »
British zoologist Alice Hugh has been working at the Xishuangbana Tropical Botanical Garden in Mangalun, southern China’s Yunnan province, for nearly eight years. She reveals what she has learned about the country’s approach to ecological conservation ahead of its first United Nations Biodiversity Conference in May in Kunming, Yunnan. What is your current role? I… Read More »