Scientists bring back extinct horsepox virus in lab, raising important...
In a laboratory in Alberta, Canada, a team of scientists recently pieced together overlapping segments of mail order DNA to form a synthetic version of an extinct virus.
View ArticleScientific papers that use old and new knowledge get the most attention
An examination of millions of scientific papers and patents reveals works that land in the top 5 percent of the most cited research draw upon a mix of old and new knowledge—significant in a day and age...
View ArticleLanguages still a major barrier to global science, new research finds
English is now considered the common language, or 'lingua franca', of global science. All major scientific journals seemingly publish in English, despite the fact that their pages contain research from...
View ArticleScientists root for more cassava research to help meet greater demand for food
Global food demand is expected to grow by 110 per cent over the next 30 to 35 years, and for many of the poorest people on the planet, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, cassava is the most important...
View ArticleIs it back to the future for human origins science or just a case of science...
The falling quality of journalism is accelerating with the looming death of traditional newspapers and magazines.
View ArticleDutch researcher calls for more support for scientists with a focus on society
Existing views on commercial knowledge transfer are based on a misconception. As a result the commercial benefits of research are too small, argue Dr Paul Benneworth from the University of Twente and...
View ArticleScientists issue rallying cry for wheat blast research
A team of scientists in the UK and Bangladesh are turning to the combined knowledge of the global scientific community to address an emerging threat to Asian agriculture.
View ArticleAkkerweb helps breeders make decisions
Yield charts, soil analyses, crop growth information; breeders are collecting an increasing amount of data related to their soil and crops. To link this data in a practical and useful way, Wageningen...
View ArticleAmericans' support for science remains strong
A large majority of Americans have favorable views of science and scientists, believing that the benefits from science outweigh any negatives and agree that science and technology will create more...
View ArticleThe secret of scholars who impact policy
Why does some research lead to changes in public policy, while other studies of equal quality do not?
View ArticleHow students develop scientific reasoning
Whether or not former students can apply scientific reasoning to formulate hypotheses and solve problems effectively at work depends in part on what subjects they have studied, says LMU educational...
View ArticleOnly one-third of published psychology research is reliable – now what?
The ability to repeat a study and find the same results twice is a prerequisite for building scientific knowledge. Replication allows us to ensure empirical findings are reliable and refines our...
View ArticleBill Gates backs social network for researchers
Microsoft co-founder turned philanthropist Bill Gates on Tuesday joined backers of a social network aimed at promoting scientific breakthroughs such as life-saving medicines.
View ArticleUnderstanding student weaknesses: Best science teachers can predict their...
If you had to explain what causes the change in seasons, could you? Surprisingly, studies have shown that as many as 95 percent of people—including most college graduates—hold the incorrect belief that...
View ArticleWireless sensors make aircraft maintenance more efficient
The FLITE-WISE project has developed new wireless sensors to facilitate the constant monitoring of European aircrafts. The new system, which is expected to bring both cost and weight down, will be...
View ArticleArtificially intelligent robot scientist 'Eve' could boost search for new drugs
Eve, an artificially-intelligent 'robot scientist' could make drug discovery faster and much cheaper, say researchers writing in the Royal Society journal Interface. The team has demonstrated the...
View ArticleAttitudes about knowledge and power drive Michigan's wolf debate
With both wolf proposals shot down by Michigan voters on election day, the debate over managing and hunting wolves is far from over.
View ArticleHow myths and tabloids feed on anomalies in science
There are many misconceptions about science, including how science advances. One half-truth is that unexpected research findings produce crises, leading to new theories that overturn previous...
View ArticleCan animals really help people in hospitals, aged care?
While many people have an opinion on whether animals can help to improve wellbeing and care for patients in hospitals, does anyone really know whether there are benefits both for the patients and the...
View ArticleResearch: It's more than just the science
When putting together a team of scientists to work on a problem, it makes sense to bring together the best and brightest in the field, right?
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