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Dr Kati Rantala | Navigating Policy with the Logic of Regulatory Impact Assessment

 Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) is a crucial process in policymaking, allowing decision-makers to assess the potential impacts of proposed regulations prior to implementation. Dr Kati Rantala of...

Do Gravitational Waves Exist? Critical Questions from Professor Jean-François Pommaret

 Through a detailed analysis of mathematical frameworks, Professor Jean-François Pommaret challenges the established scientific consensus on gravitational waves, proposing that certain mathematical...

Dr Kimberly Coy | Virtual Schooling: How Digital Education Can Increase Inclusivity

 Virtual schooling – teaching conducted entirely online – has become increasingly important since the COVID-19 pandemic. Even prior to the pandemic, virtual schools were recognised for providing...

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...

Professor Ramani Ramchandran | The Fascinating Roles of Cilia in Brain Blood Vessel Vitality

 Delving into the intriguing realm of brain blood vessel development and the role of specialised cells is a challenging but critical step in better understanding neuro-vascular diseases in both...

Dr Nicholas Gascoigne | Harnessing the Immune System to Tackle Cancer

 In a ground-breaking stride toward accessible cancer treatments, a revolutionary method for preparing immune cells has emerged. Dr Nicholas Gascoigne from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the...

Dr Kenneth Poeppelmeier | Treasuring Trash: Chemical Advances in Upcycling Single-Use Plastics

 he proliferation of single-use plastics, particularly polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), presents a significant environmental challenge. Of the 300-400 million tons of plastic produced...

Dr Cassandra DiRienzo – Dr Jayoti Das | The Role of Female Political Representation in Mitigating Arms Risk

 Approximately one billion small arms and light weapons (SALW) – rifles, pistols, and light machine guns – are circulating across the globe. Many of these are in the ‘wrong hands’, meaning that they...

Dr David Feinstein – Donna Eden | How Energy Psychology Can Transform Our Lives

 David Feinstein, PhD, and Donna Eden are well-known and highly respected authors and practitioners in the field of energy healing. Their latest book, Tapping: Self-Healing with the Transformative...

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...

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Dr Kenneth Poeppelmeier | Treasuring Trash: Chemical Advances in Upcycling Single-Use Plastics

Dr Kenneth Poeppelmeier | Treasuring Trash: Chemical Advances in Upcycling Single-Use Plastics

The proliferation of single-use plastics, particularly polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP), presents a significant environmental challenge. Of the 300-400 million tons of plastic produced annually, up to 80% is discarded, often ending up in landfills or polluting our oceans. This not only creates severe environmental hazards but also represents a massive waste of chemical energy, equivalent to approximately 3.5 billion barrels of oil yearly. In response to this challenge, Dr Kenneth Poeppelmeier of Northwestern University and his team are pioneering an innovative approach to upcycle these plastics using catalytic hydrogenolysis.

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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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Do Gravitational Waves Exist? Critical Questions from Professor Jean-François Pommaret

Do Gravitational Waves Exist? Critical Questions from Professor Jean-François Pommaret

Through a detailed analysis of mathematical frameworks, Professor Jean-François Pommaret challenges the established scientific consensus on gravitational waves, proposing that certain mathematical interpretations could question their existence. This article delves into the professor’s examination of the founding principles of general relativity, offering an insightful, alternative perspective on the ongoing dialogue between mathematics and physics.

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Dr Kati Rantala | Navigating Policy with the Logic of Regulatory Impact Assessment

Dr Kati Rantala | Navigating Policy with the Logic of Regulatory Impact Assessment

Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) is a crucial process in policymaking, allowing decision-makers to assess the potential impacts of proposed regulations prior to implementation. Dr Kati Rantala of the University of Helsinki and her colleagues argue that by employing evidential reasoning and considering contextual factors, RIA helps policymakers make more informed decisions that better serve the needs of society. Understanding the logic behind RIA is essential for policymakers to design policies that have positive impacts on our communities and the world at large and for all affected by regulations to advocate for thorough and well-constructed impact assessment.

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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 Kimberly Coy | Virtual Schooling: How Digital Education Can Increase Inclusivity

Dr Kimberly Coy | Virtual Schooling: How Digital Education Can Increase Inclusivity

Virtual schooling – teaching conducted entirely online – has become increasingly important since the COVID-19 pandemic. Even prior to the pandemic, virtual schools were recognised for providing alternatives to students with needs beyond those catered for in traditional classroom settings. While research into the factors influencing the success of virtual schools is lacking, Dr Kimberly Coy of California State University, Fresno, is working to address this knowledge gap. She is particularly interested in the challenges facing the application of digital learning and strategies that may overcome these.

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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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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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