Day: January 10, 2022

Domain 5: Freedom and responsibility in science An ongoing social revolution in many societies is concerned with combating racism and gender stereotypes, recognizing the value of all and ensuring inclusivity. These issues are as important in science as they are in wider society. At the same time, political destabilization and the climate emergency have led to a new era of displacement of peoples seeking refuge in other countries. These pressures have also tended to inhibit freedom in the practice of … Continue reading “DIVERSITY, INCLUSIVITY AND FREEDOM IN SCIENCE”

Climate change will lead to a mental health crisis as people are forced out of their homes and witness natural disasters, it is feared. But acting to protect green spaces and areas with rich ecosystems can both protect the climate and improve mental health, experts believe. Extreme weather is expected to become more common because of global warming, with the recent flooding in Germany widely seen as an example. This is likely to cause particularly severe crises in places that are already … Continue reading “SCIENTISTS WARN OF ‘IMMENSE MENTAL HEALTH IMPACT’ OF CLIMATE CHANGE”

As the world is still grappling with the pandemic and its devastating effects, the need for rapid and affordable means of communicating and accessing scientific knowledge is strikingly apparent. Earlier this year the international scientific community, as represented by the ISC membership, recognized the need for a change through a resolution committing to work to reform scientific publishing. In this blog, we explore how Africa – similarly to the rest of the world – has adapted to the pressing realities … Continue reading “THE PANDEMIC AND THE CHANGING PUBLISHING SCIENCE IN AFRICA”