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Ukrainian Scientists Strain to Work as War Rages

Ukrainian Scientists Strain to Work as War Rages

Brian OwensMar 21, 2022

Pavlo Bazilinskyy got out just in time. In February, the…

Beauty and wonder of science boosts researchers’ well-being

Beauty and wonder of science boosts researchers’ well-being

Brian OwensMar 17, 2022

Appreciating the phenomena they study helps scientists to persevere in…

Lake heatwaves driven by human-caused climate change

Lake heatwaves driven by human-caused climate change

Brian OwensMar 3, 2022

Just like the atmosphere and the ocean, lakes can be…

Taking stock of the Naylor report, 5 years on

Taking stock of the Naylor report, 5 years on

Brian OwensMar 2, 2022

Some say there’s been too little progress toward supporting Canadian…

Sci-Hub downloads show countries where pirate paper site is most used

Sci-Hub downloads show countries where pirate paper site is most used

Brian OwensFeb 25, 2022

Researchers worldwide are accessing papers using the site — but…

Building Blocks

Building Blocks

Brian OwensFeb 7, 2022

From the origins of life to a new approach to…