An analysis of 45 million papers and 3.9 million patents since 1945 shows that the rate of disruptiveness in science is steeply declining.
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Alison McGuigan: Unravelling the intricacies of cellular organization
Using unique artificial microenvironments, chemical engineer Alison McGuigan is getting to the bottom of cell behavior.
Hybrid conferences, a happy medium
Having organized all different formats of conferences, we believe that the hybrid format is here to stay.
Facing the risks climate talks pose to meaningful change
For many, the Paris Agreement was a breakthrough, yet its focus on cooperation and joint action is not enough to tackle the climate crisis.
Citizen science: The future of research could be in the hands of many
Citizen science has the ability to improve scientific literacy and benefit communities by getting non-scientists involved in research.
Oded Rechavi: “Do anything in your own style, the way you want to do it”
Neurobiologist Oded Rechavi investigates epigenetics, a curative use for brain parasites, and helped piece together the Dead Sea Scrolls using DNA.
Improving the health of China’s Upper Yellow River
Environmental protection measures implemented in recent years have seen positive outcomes in improving the health of the Mother River of China.
Perpetual loneliness linked to a lack of trust
Loneliness has been linked to detrimental and sometimes deadly health effects, and so researchers are seeking a biological answer to help prevent and treat it.
The secret to debunking misinformation
Crowd opinion tends to fall in line with professional fact-checkers, and a new study illustrates how that can be used to fact-check the news.
Becky Smethurst: “My hobby is my job, with a bit of extra stress”
Your “friendly neighborhood astrophysicist” Becky Smethurst is enthusiastically exploring the universe and educating us along the way.
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