Science, research and innovation in the UK
The role of the UK’s Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation is placed under the spotlight by Open Access Government
Recently appointed...
Astronomy and the universe of discovery
Richard F. Green, Director, Division of Astronomical Sciences, U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) explores the wonders of astronomy and the universe of discovery
In October...
What is developmental biology and why is it important?
Andreas Prokop from the British Society for Developmental Biology explores how developmental biology (DB) addresses questions of societal importance
The life science discipline Developmental Biology...
Extreme muscle plasticity or novel myogenic precursors in skeletal muscle
Graciela A. Unguez, Professor of Biology at New Mexico State University sheds light on skeletal muscle in vertebrate animals
Nanomaterials in the semiconductor industry: An end-user industrial perspective
Dr. Dimiter Prodanov from Imec gives an end-user industrial perspective on the vital role of nanomaterials in today’s semiconductor industry and their safe use
Nanomaterials...
Moving towards clinical applications of genomics (The TrainMALTA project)
Rosienne Farrugia from the University of Malta explores the role of high throughput sequencing (HTS) in rare and complex diseases, including the move towards...
Novel approaches and challenges in the extrapolation of chemical effects across biological levels
Dr. Roel Evens, scientific project manager from SETAC Europe explores novel approaches and challenges concerning the extrapolation of chemical effects across biological levels
One of...
The changing face of Heterocyclic Chemistry in the pharmaceutical industry
Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of York and Chairman of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Heterocyclic and Synthesis Group, Peter O’Brien explores...
A call for international research and funding on locusts
Dr. Hojun Song from the Department of Entomology, Texas A&M University explores the future for international research and funding on locusts swarms in the...
Agriculture, Climate, Change
Research crop scientist from the K-State Northwest Research-Extension Center, Professor Robert Aiken explores agriculture and crop research issues in the United States today
As an...
Transmission electron microscopy to see ‘functionalities’ and ‘material property interactions’
Senior researcher at Center for Electron Nanoscopy at DTU CEN, Takeshi Kasama reveals the institution’s expertise around transmission electron microscopy
Supercomputer simulations: Closing in on the story of our cosmic origins
Prof Romeel Davé, Chair of Physics at the University of Edinburgh explores how supercomputer simulations help to reveal how galaxies like our Milky Way...
Supporting research and new knowledge
Martin Ince discusses the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) support for research and new knowledge
In April, the Economic and Social Research Council will...
An international approach to the anti-infectives challenge
Professor Colin Suckling from the University of Strathclyde discusses the need for global collaboration on the anti-infectives challenge.
Nanomaterials for energy storage: Powering our world
Nanomaterials offer significant advantages for energy storage applications, as Professor Valeria Nicolosi’s research is demonstrating.
All SNSF research publications to become freely available as of 2020
As of 2020, all research publications produced by SNSF-funded projects are to be freely available in digital format
Based on the decision by the National...
GaN on Si: An example of the links between academic research and innovation in...
GaN is a young semiconductor material full of promises for research and development, in the view of Director of Research at the CNRS, Fabrice...
Sexual selection theory and research
Dr Mollie Manier from the Department of Biological Sciences at The George Washington University lifts the lid on the arena of sexual selection theory
Charles...
Why should we trust science?
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation recently unveiled his thoughts in a speech on the whether we trust science itself
Carlos Moedas, Commissioner...
The organisation of the German Research Foundation
The inner workings of the German Research Foundation (DFG) are placed under the spotlight by Open Access Government in this insightful article
The German Research...