At the interface of light and matter, Natalie Banerji is using spectroscopy to advance technologies such as solar cells and bioelectronics.
How we frame the climate crisis matters
Stories that frame the climate crisis solely as a global problem can have unintended consequences, such as hiding local vulnerabilities.
How will climate change influence global migration
The climate crisis is predicted to trigger mass migration, but burning questions remain that research needs to answer.
What’s on the table at COP26?
This year’s COP26 conference will see delegations from across the globe collaborating on solutions to the climate crisis — here’s some of what their discussions should include.
Holograms that can interact with the real world
Researchers create a holographic system which users can freely and physically touch without the need for any intermediary devices.
Tourism and climate change threaten Lake Baikal, a unique global treasure
Mass tourism has grown exponentially across the last decade, bringing nearly 2 million tourists to Baikal’s sparsely populated shores.
Does responsible climate leadership include research into solar geoengineering?
Very little is known about the effects of solar geoengineering interventions, and many researchers agree that research as well as deployment should be carefully governed.
Women in STEM you should know
From astronauts to programmers and medical researchers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, these women are pushing boundaries in STEM.
Anonymous name change policies for a more inclusive publishing world
Following the tireless efforts of researchers and scholars, name change policies are becoming more prominent among scientific publishers, sparking hope for meaningful change.
Vaccinating the most vulnerable first may not have the greatest impact on COVID-19, new model suggests
A new simulator can accurately model COVID-19 and the effects of different mitigation strategies, which researchers say could help guide new policies to combat the pandemic.