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Professor Rajgopal Govindarajan | The Role of CNT1 Nucleoside Transporter in Nucleotide Homeostasis

 A supply of nucleotides is necessary to sustain the body’s genetic and metabolic processes. CNT1, a nucleoside transporter, is instrumental in preventing nucleoside excretion. Professor Rajgopal...

Christopher Gilbert | A Thorough Inquiry into Copper Super-Cycles

 Understanding super-cycles is crucial for stakeholders such as investors, policymakers, and industry leaders as it offers insights into long-term trends and dynamics in commodity prices....

Dr Helen Marsden | DERM: A Novel Device to Detect Skin Cancer

 Skin cancer affects millions around the world and is among the most commonly occurring cancers. This global impact leads to an ever-growing demand for dermatology capacity, which is simply not...

Dr Kerry Shannon | Reframing Hygiene as Cultural Heritage in Meiji-Era Japan

 During the late 19th century, Japan underwent a period of rapid modernisation following the 1868 Meiji Restoration. This transformative process included public health, where the concept of...

Dr Christopher Singh | Navigating Radiation Challenges for Photonic Devices

 Dr Christopher Singh at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in the USA conducts groundbreaking research into photonic devices. We find out here about the potential impacts of his work exploring...

Dr Guo-Xing Miao | Lithium-Imbued Memristors: A Versatile Platform for Brain-Inspired Computing

 Researchers are increasingly looking to the human brain for inspiration in the quest to develop more energy-efficient and powerful computing systems. The brain’s ability to process complex...

Dr. David Minor | Immunotherapy Treatments for Skin Cancer Boost Long-Term Survival Rates

 Immunotherapy has changed the face of cancer treatment, particularly for those suffering from advanced skin cancers. With plenty yet to be learnt in this field of medicine, Dr. David Minor and his...

Prof. Dr. Michelle van Vliet | Invisible Water Crisis: Water Scarcity is Affected by Complex Interactions of Water Quality and Sectoral Use

 Sufficient water of good quality is vital for humankind and nature. A growing global population increases the demand for water of suitable quality. In addition, climate change and increases in...

Dr Jennifer Brandon – Dr Christopher Verlinden | A New Approach for Detecting Oceanic Microplastics in Real Time

 Microplastics are tiny pollutants threatening our oceans and marine life. Current approaches to detect them are time-consuming and expensive. Oceanographers Dr Jennifer Brandon and Dr Christopher...

Professor Byron R Johnson | Transforming Prison Rehabilitation with Inmate-led Religious Movements

 Inmate ministers and offender-led religious movements offer a unique avenue to redemption and rehabilitation within prisons. Professor Byron R Johnson of Baylor University and Pepperdine University...

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Prof. Dr. Michelle van Vliet | Invisible Water Crisis: Water Scarcity is Affected by Complex Interactions of Water Quality and Sectoral Use

Prof. Dr. Michelle van Vliet | Invisible Water Crisis: Water Scarcity is Affected by Complex Interactions of Water Quality and Sectoral Use

Sufficient water of good quality is vital for humankind and nature. A growing global population increases the demand for water of suitable quality. In addition, climate change and increases in extreme weather events, such as droughts and heatwaves, directly affect the availability, quality, and use of water. These three factors – availability, quality, and use – interact in complex ways. Prof. Dr. Michelle van Vliet at Utrecht University is pioneering our understanding of the drivers of clean water scarcity under global change and proposing solutions to this. With her team, she focuses on the challenge of ensuring sufficient water of suitable quality to meet human demands and ensuring healthy ecosystems in our changing world.

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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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Dr Guo-Xing Miao | Lithium-Imbued Memristors: A Versatile Platform for Brain-Inspired Computing

Dr Guo-Xing Miao | Lithium-Imbued Memristors: A Versatile Platform for Brain-Inspired Computing

Researchers are increasingly looking to the human brain for inspiration in the quest to develop more energy-efficient and powerful computing systems. The brain’s ability to process complex information with remarkable energy efficiency has led scientists to explore new materials and architectures that can mimic its functions. Dr Guo-Xing Miao and his colleagues at the University of Waterloo have made significant strides in this direction with their innovative work on lithium-imbued memristors – iontronic devices that can switch between volatile and non-volatile memory states resembling our short-term and long-term memories, offering a versatile platform for brain-inspired computing.

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Dr Kerry Shannon | Reframing Hygiene as Cultural Heritage in Meiji-Era Japan

Dr Kerry Shannon | Reframing Hygiene as Cultural Heritage in Meiji-Era Japan

During the late 19th century, Japan underwent a period of rapid modernisation following the 1868 Meiji Restoration. This transformative process included public health, where the concept of ‘hygiene’ took on new meanings and significance. Dr Kerry Shannon from California State University, Dominguez Hills, has delved into the pivotal role played by the Sanitary Society of Japan in shaping the discourse around hygiene during this tumultuous era.

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Professor Irene Díaz-Moreno – Professor Miguel A. De la Rosa | The Diverse Interactome of Cytochrome c: Beyond Respiration

Professor Irene Díaz-Moreno – Professor Miguel A. De la Rosa | The Diverse Interactome of Cytochrome c: Beyond Respiration

All living things are comprised of cells, and to function, most of them use oxygen to break down food molecules to obtain chemical energy, a process known as cell respiration. Critical to this is the macromolecule cytochrome c, but this redox haemoprotein also boasts a diverse set of functions beyond respiration. Professor Irene Díaz-Moreno and Professor Miguel A. De la Rosa, both leading members of cicCartuja’s Biointeractomics Research Group at the University of Seville, are using cutting-edge investigational tools to study the full ‘interactome’ of this multifunctional molecule.

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Dr Jo Boaler | Transforming Mathematics Education Through Mindset-Based Teaching

Dr Jo Boaler | Transforming Mathematics Education Through Mindset-Based Teaching

Mathematics education in the United States has long struggled with issues of underachievement and inequity. Despite decades of reform efforts, many students continue to struggle with math, developing negative attitudes and beliefs about their own mathematical abilities. However, recent research into mindset and brain plasticity offers promising new directions for transforming how mathematics is taught and learned. A groundbreaking study led by Dr Jo Boaler at Stanford University demonstrates how a ‘mathematical mindset’ approach to teaching can dramatically improve student achievement and engagement, even in just a few weeks of instruction.

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Dr Matthew Williams | Personality and Pain: The Role of Personality Traits in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

Dr Matthew Williams | Personality and Pain: The Role of Personality Traits in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation

The interactions between body functions, mental processes, and the social environment are critical in healthcare but all too often not fully understood. For example, the field of musculoskeletal health involves treatment of the muscles, bones, joints, and connective tissues that support and move the body. Whilst clinicians are great at evaluating the physiological aspects of musculoskeletal problems, they often miss how an individual’s psychological factors can influence treatment outcomes. Dr Matthew Williams, at Baylor University in the USA, is pioneering the application of personality psychology to musculoskeletal intervention strategies.

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Scientia Issue #150 | Big Ideas for a Better World

Scientia Issue #150 | Big Ideas for a Better World

This riveting issue of Scientia showcases some of the biggest new ideas across science, research, and technology. While we face many challenges, from climate change to cancer, epidemics to economic instability, progress and innovation open exciting windows of opportunity. We are thrilled to showcase the researchers who are ‘thinking big’ and working to make positive changes in our world.

Across Engineering & Computer Science, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Health & Medicine, Physical Sciences & Mathematics, Business, Economics & Finance, Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, and Psychology & Neuroscience, we read how thinking big is benefiting people and the planet. Our feature Spotlight on SciComm Corner highlights recent and interesting posts from Scientia’s webpages. In this issue, Luke Tyler provides an insightful, compelling argument in support of open access publication.

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