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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...

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,...

Dr Carolyn Fallahi | Stress and Substance Use: The Impact of COVID-19 on Sexual Minorities

 Sexual minorities face unique challenges that can negatively impact their mental and physical health. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these issues, leading to increased rates of anxiety,...

Professor Francisco Jurado | Taming the Dynamics of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

 Controlling partial differential equations (PDEs) with parametric uncertainties is vital for system stability in science and engineering. Professor Francisco Jurado from Tecnológico Nacional de...

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...

Dr Alexandra Babino | Bilingual Education: Nurturing Language Skills and Cultural Identity in Latino Students

 Bilingual education programmes aim to help students develop proficiency in multiple languages while learning grade-level content. However, the reality is often more complex, especially for Latino...

Dr Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh | New Hope for the Improvement of Liver Cancer Treatment: A Novel Platform for Drug Delivery

 Dr Nadine Abi-Jaoudeh and Dr David Imagawa of the University of California Irvine are working with a team of researchers dedicated to improving treatment options and outcomes in hepatocellular...

Dr Sergey Malchenko | The Mystery of Mitochondrial Transfer: Understanding Brain Tumour Development

 Understanding how brain tumours grow is vital to the development of novel approaches to beat this type of cancer. In ground-breaking research, Dr Sergey Malchenko from the University of Illinois...

Dr David Rail – Mr Andrew Selby | Re-evaluating the Structure of Consciousness through the Symintentry Hypothesis

 Consciousness has long been one of the most elusive subjects in science and philosophy. Although it is a fundamental aspect of human experience, it remains one of the most challenging to understand...

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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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The Progressive Recovering of Einstein’s Determinism under Strong Interactions

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 has been troublesome for determinists, who instead believe that all outcomes are governed by a set of laws. Sir Professor Ruggero Maria Santilli from The Institute of Basic Research argues that if we extend our picture of quantum mechanics to his idea of hadronic mechanics, we can recover hidden variables and progressively recover determinism.

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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 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 Alexandra Babino | Bilingual Education: Nurturing Language Skills and Cultural Identity in Latino Students

Dr Alexandra Babino | Bilingual Education: Nurturing Language Skills and Cultural Identity in Latino Students

Bilingual education programmes aim to help students develop proficiency in multiple languages while learning grade-level content. However, the reality is often more complex, especially for Latino students navigating between Spanish and English in the USA. Dr Alexandra Babino from Texas Woman’s University explores how these students develop their language skills and identities in bilingual educational settings. Her research provides valuable insights to help educators nurture students’ multilingual abilities and cultural connections.

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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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