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Dr Joerg Volpp | How Does the Surface Tension of Steel Change at High Temperatures?

 In a recent study, Dr Joerg Volpp from University West, Trollhättan, Sweden, redefined our previous understanding of the surface tension of steel at extreme temperatures. His important insights...

Dr Britta Holzberg | Stitching Together a Fairer Future: Insights from the Global Garment Industry

 The global garment industry spans continents, cultures, and livelihoods. Ensuring decent work for the millions employed in its factories is an urgent concern. Dr Britta Holzberg has worked to...

Tessa Bo Watford | The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin for Depression

 Depression is a debilitating mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. While antidepressant medications are widely prescribed, they often come with significant side effects and limited...

A New Oral Vaccine Tablet Could Reshape Infectious Disease Prevention

 Scientists are developing next-generation vaccines that improve protective immunity and address many of the challenges associated with administering traditional injected vaccines. Dr Sean Tucker...

DUID Victim Voices | Drugged Driving in Colorado: Prevalence and Conviction Rates

 Driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) poses significant risks on our roads, but accurately detecting and prosecuting such cases remains challenging. After the tragic loss of his son Brian at...

Dr Michael Parker – Dr Christopher Jeynes | Explaining Fundamental Reality (using the changing entropy)

 Dr Michael Parker (Lexden Technologies) and Dr Christopher Jeynes (independent scholar) apply basic principles of thermodynamics to the topical issue of beta-decay bringing us an entirely new...

Dr Keith Walters | Rebuilding Oyster Reefs with Recycled Shells for Prey Protection

 The worldwide loss of coastal oyster reefs negatively affects many organisms that rely on reefs for refuge from predators. Dr Keith Walters and his team at Coastal Carolina University created a...

Dr Sean Kalaycioglu | Beyond the Final Frontier: Controlling Robotics for Space Use

 As we explore more of the cosmos, there is an increasing interest in using robotic systems in space, such as rovers, to explore and map out territory or robots to assemble and maintain structures....

Dr Barry Ganapol | Discretising Radiation and the Fokker-Planck Equation

 Dr Barry Ganapol from the University of Arizona and Dr Ó López Pouso from the University of Santiago de Compostela are working to address the fundamental challenge of solving the Fokker-Planck...

Dr Wolfgang Quapp – Professor Josep Maria Bofill | Shaping Reactions: The Exciting World of Mechanochemistry and Molecular Interactions

 Dr Wolfgang Quapp and Professor Dr Josep Maria Bofill from the University of Leipzig and Universitat de Barcelona, respectively, are leading voices in the newly emerged sector of mechanochemistry....

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Dr Keith Walters | Rebuilding Oyster Reefs with Recycled Shells for Prey Protection

Dr Keith Walters | Rebuilding Oyster Reefs with Recycled Shells for Prey Protection

The worldwide loss of coastal oyster reefs negatively affects many organisms that rely on reefs for refuge from predators. Dr Keith Walters and his team at Coastal Carolina University created a series of reefs along the northern South Carolina shoreline using recycled oyster shells from local restaurants. Their investigations of differences in physical characteristics and predator-prey dynamics on newly created and existing natural reefs document that within a year, reef restoration provided a functional habitat for reef-reliant species, quickly reestablishing a key oyster reef ecosystem service.

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Open access vs Public access the case for democratic outreach in academic communication

Open access vs Public access the case for democratic outreach in academic communication

While the move towards open access and its benefit to the wider scientific community is laudable, it comes at a cost—a cost, like most publishing costs in academia, that is ultimately funded by the general public. In 2023, approximately 45% of academic papers were published as open access. This figure represents a continuation of the growth trend seen in open access publishing over the past decade. This figure is based on all OA models: fully open access (gold), green (self-archived), bronze (free to read without a clear license), and hybrid models. Approximately $2.25 billion of public funds were spent to make those academic papers open access.

A cynical case for outreach

A cynical case for outreach

PewDiePie’s mention of Diogenes of Sinope in his reaction video to his house being robbed ignited a remarkable surge of interest in the classical philosopher. Following the video’s release, an additional 80 million Google searches related to Diogenes were recorded in the subsequent week.

Revolutionise Your Reading Experience with Scientia’s New Innovative Article Design

Revolutionise Your Reading Experience with Scientia’s New Innovative Article Design

Discover a new era in science communication with Scientia’s groundbreaking new article layout and design format. Our journey, starting with a print science communication magazine, evolved in 2014 with the introduction of a digital version. The goal was to enhance accessibility and reach a broader audience. In response to the overwhelming demand for digital content and environmental concerns, we took the bold step of transitioning exclusively to publishing via a digital magazine in 2020 – a move that proved highly successful.

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DUID Victim Voices | Drugged Driving in Colorado: Prevalence and Conviction Rates

DUID Victim Voices | Drugged Driving in Colorado: Prevalence and Conviction Rates

Driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) poses significant risks on our roads, but accurately detecting and prosecuting such cases remains challenging. After the tragic loss of his son Brian at the hands of two drugged drivers, Edward Wood has championed the voices of victims across the USA by founding the organisation DUID Victim Voices to help prevent further deaths. In 2023, he conducted a comprehensive analysis of Colorado’s drugged driving data, shedding light on the prevalence of drug-impaired driving and the effectiveness of current laws. This vital research provides crucial insights to inform policy and improve road safety in an era of changing drug legislation, which is frequently based on political expediency and public opinion rather than solid data.

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Dr. Pheather R. Harris | Interrogating Environmental Factors that Negatively Impact African American Student STEM Degree Completion

Dr. Pheather R. Harris | Interrogating Environmental Factors that Negatively Impact African American Student STEM Degree Completion

Understanding why African American students often leave science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degree programs – and working to solve this – is crucial. Dr. Pheather R. Harris at the University of California, Irvine, has demonstrated that intentional mentorship from professors can significantly boost their chances of remaining in the programme and graduating. Her work highlights the urgent need for universities to create inclusive environments where African American students feel supported to achieve success in STEM fields.

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Tessa Bo Watford | The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin for Depression

Tessa Bo Watford | The Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin for Depression

Depression is a debilitating mental health condition affecting millions worldwide. While antidepressant medications are widely prescribed, they often come with significant side effects and limited efficacy. Tessa Watford, a researcher in the field of neuroscience, has conducted a systematic review exploring the therapeutic potential of psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound, for the treatment of depression. Her work sheds light on a promising alternative approach that could revolutionise the way we treat this prevalent mental health disorder.

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Dr Britta Holzberg | Stitching Together a Fairer Future: Insights from the Global Garment Industry

Dr Britta Holzberg | Stitching Together a Fairer Future: Insights from the Global Garment Industry

The global garment industry spans continents, cultures, and livelihoods. Ensuring decent work for the millions employed in its factories is an urgent concern. Dr Britta Holzberg has worked to unravel this intricate web through in-depth case studies in Egypt and Jordan. Her unique approach sheds new light on the factors shaping labour conditions. By considering the often-overlooked perspectives of supplier factories, Dr Holzberg offers a valuable new way of thinking about working conditions. Her work provides vital insights for academics, policymakers, and industries working to improve labour standards worldwide.

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Scientia Issue #149 | Scientific Strategies for People and Planet

Scientia Issue #149 | Scientific Strategies for People and Planet

This issue of Scientia showcases the researchers making innovative advances in improving the health and well-being of people across the globe, as well as those dedicated to ensuring the health and sustainability of our planet. From advances in the Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences and Education & Training to Business, Economics & Finance and Engineering & Computer Science, we gain fascinating insights into how research drives a better and fairer world.

In Earth & Environmental Sciences, we present the latest developments in navigating the complex challenges of climate change. In Medical & Health Sciences, we update on efforts to confront the challenge of cancer and how diet can promote human longevity. Spotlight on SciComm Corner is a new section highlighting recent and interesting posts from Scientia’s webpages, sharing science communication advice and opinions from the Scientia team and guest bloggers.

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