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Dr Praveen Cheekatamarla | Advancing Sustainable Energy Solutions and Energy Efficiency in Buildings

 Buildings play a significant role in our global energy consumption, accounting for one-third of the total energy used worldwide. Unfortunately, they are also responsible for nearly 40% of carbon...

Michael Y Schakelaar | Hybrid PhDs: Integrating Biomedical and Educational Research

 Biomedical science-based PhDs are often research-focused, designed to hone a candidate’s expertise in a specific field. However, subsequent careers in university settings frequently entail...

Dr Kenneth Cutbush | Freeing Frozen Shoulders: The 360° Release

 A frozen shoulder can significantly impact a person’s well-being. The constant pain and ongoing stiffness can sometimes only be relieved with surgery. Expert orthopaedic surgeon Dr Kenneth Cutbush...

Dr Howard Stevenson | Healing the Wounds of Racism: How Racial Literacy Can Empower Youth and Adults

 Racist encounters, both subtle and overt, continue to plague society and take a severe toll on the mental and physical health of people of colour. However, innovative research is showing how we can...

Professor Darin Acosta | At the Frontier of High Energy Physics

 Professor Darin Acosta’s research at the CMS experiment utilises advanced muon detection, sophisticated trigger systems, and machine learning to deepen our understanding of the Higgs boson and...

Dawn Dunbar | Harnessing Machine Learning to Enhance Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis

 Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a severe and often fatal viral disease of cats which poses significant diagnostic challenges for veterinarians. Dawn Dunbar from the University of Glasgow is...

Dr Yusuke Mori | Changing Demands and the Optimisation of Processes in Japan’s Energy Landscape

 With the increase in global schemes to reduce CO2 emissions and move towards renewable energy sources, Japan and other countries have experienced a decline in their petroleum industries. Yusuke...

Dr Charles Coutant | Dams, Disruption, and the Plight of the Chinook Salmon: Unravelling the Mystery of Delayed Migration

 The Snake River in the northwestern United States was once home to abundant populations of Chinook salmon. However, the building of hydropower dams has led to a dramatic drop in their numbers and...

The Progressive Recovering of Einstein’s Determinism under Strong Interactions

 Quantum mechanics relies on probabilities and uncertainties – for example, we cannot work out the outcome of a quantum system, but instead, we can suggest probabilities of certain outcomes. This...

Dr Chi-Huey Wong | Glycoengineering for a Universal COVID-19 Vaccine

 The SARS-CoV2 surface spike protein is a rational target for COVID-19 vaccination. However, spike protein glycosylation helps the virus evade the immune system, undermining vaccination efforts...

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Dr Yusuke Mori | Changing Demands and the Optimisation of Processes in Japan’s Energy Landscape

Dr Yusuke Mori | Changing Demands and the Optimisation of Processes in Japan’s Energy Landscape

The Snake River in the northwestern United States was once home to abundant populations of Chinook salmon. However, the building of hydropower dams has led to a dramatic drop in their numbers and puzzling changes in their migratory behaviour. Dr Charles Coutant and other biologists in the region embarked on a mission to uncover exactly how these dams are interfering with the crucial downstream journey of young Chinook salmon. His creative approach, drawing on knowledge from many different fields, has revealed a hidden culprit that may be throwing these fish off course.

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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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Professor Darin Acosta | At the Frontier of High Energy Physics

Professor Darin Acosta | At the Frontier of High Energy Physics

Professor Darin Acosta’s research at the CMS experiment utilises advanced muon detection, sophisticated trigger systems, and machine learning to deepen our understanding of the Higgs boson and explore the potential existence of dark matter. Based at Rice University in the USA, Professor Acosta’s work has long-reaching implications that are fundamental to our understanding of the universe.

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Dr Amy Shachter | Indigenous Knowledges, Encouragements, Engagements, and Experiences in STEM

Dr Amy Shachter | Indigenous Knowledges, Encouragements, Engagements, and Experiences in STEM

Despite efforts aimed at diversifying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields, Indigenous communities remain widely underrepresented. The Indigenous Knowledges, Encouragements, Engagements and Experiences (ʻIKE) Alliance is comprised of a group of educators and Indigenous leaders from across the USA who support and facilitate the participation of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (NANA-NHPI) students in STEM. ʻIKE also seeks to strengthen relationships between Indigenous communities and STEM higher education institutions.

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Dr Howard Stevenson | Healing the Wounds of Racism: How Racial Literacy Can Empower Youth and Adults

Dr Howard Stevenson | Healing the Wounds of Racism: How Racial Literacy Can Empower Youth and Adults

Racist encounters, both subtle and overt, continue to plague society and take a severe toll on the mental and physical health of people of colour. However, innovative research is showing how we can equip both youth and adults with the skills to navigate these stressful situations and emerge stronger. Dr Howard Stevenson and his team at the University of Pennsylvania are pioneering new approaches to help people cope with racial trauma and find their voice.

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Dawn Dunbar | Harnessing Machine Learning to Enhance Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Dawn Dunbar | Harnessing Machine Learning to Enhance Diagnosis of Feline Infectious Peritonitis

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a severe and often fatal viral disease of cats which poses significant diagnostic challenges for veterinarians. Dawn Dunbar from the University of Glasgow is leading a research study with the goal of applying machine learning to revolutionise the diagnosis of FIP. By leveraging routinely collected clinical laboratory data, this innovative approach may pave the way for more accurate and timely diagnoses, ultimately improving outcomes for affected cats and their owners.

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Michael Y Schakelaar | Hybrid PhDs: Integrating Biomedical and Educational Research

Michael Y Schakelaar | Hybrid PhDs: Integrating Biomedical and Educational Research

Biomedical science-based PhDs are often research-focused, designed to hone a candidate’s expertise in a specific field. However, subsequent careers in university settings frequently entail substantial teaching responsibilities, with PhD graduates unprepared for the dual roles of researcher and educator. Hybrid PhDs aim to better equip graduates for academic careers by integrating highly specialised scientific knowledge with educational research. PhD candidate Michael Y Schakelaar of University Medical Center Utrecht (Utrecht University), The Netherlands, provides an outstanding example of how this can be achieved.

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Dr William Howe | Bridging the Communication Gap: Helping Veterans Reintegrate into Civilian Life

Dr William Howe | Bridging the Communication Gap: Helping Veterans Reintegrate into Civilian Life

For many military veterans, transitioning back to civilian life can be a challenging and often isolating experience. The stark differences between military and civilian communication styles can lead to misunderstandings, frustration, and even relationship breakdowns. Dr William Howe at Texas Tech University is dedicated to understanding and addressing these challenges to help veterans successfully reintegrate into society, work, and personal relationships. His research could revolutionise how we support veterans transitioning back to civilian life.

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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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