The gap between support for diversity in principle and in practice in the USA
Americans generally celebrate the abstract principle of diversity but does this translate into the policies that they support and the friendships that they form? A new study from Prof. Neeraj Rajaseka...
28 Nov 20248min
How can we ensure that scientists in collaborative teams work well together?
Recent studies in team science highlight the importance of individual motivations, reflective practices, and competency development in fostering effective collaborative research.
28 Nov 20249min
The Science of Greens: Using Genetic Insights to Cultivate Better, Stronger Lettuce
In recent years, rapid advancements in techniques for genetic analysis and manipulation have enhanced our potential to understand and improve crop diversity. An innovative project led by Dr. Pasquale ...
28 Nov 202410min
Statistical evidence of the link between drought and atmospheric moisture transport
Much of the world’s rainfall is triggered by the transport of moisture along corridors high up in the atmosphere. Through fresh analysis of historical climate data, Luis Gimeno-Sotelo and colleagues a...
26 Nov 20248min
Shipping Freight Rates: Mapping the progress of quantitative models
Freight rates are crucial in the shipping industry, underpinning the operations of shipowners, carriers, and trading companies. Over the past two decades, various studies have aimed to model these rat...
22 Nov 20248min
Inside the Kidney’s ‘Countercurrent’ Mystery: A New Model for Teaching and Studying Water Balance
Our kidneys filter blood to remove waste and can regulate water balance. We’ve all experienced that when we're thirsty urine becomes concentrated, signalling us to drink more water. When we drink exce...
18 Nov 20248min
The Heart of the Matter: How Simulation Reflects Clinical Stress in Critical Care Training
In the high-stakes world of critical care, medical professionals are frequently called upon to perform life-saving procedures under intense pressure. Among these, airway intubation stands out as one o...
11 Nov 20249min
Reducing Pressure Injuries in Hospitalized Children and Babies
The development of pressure injuries in hospital patients is a regular occurrence, and certain areas of the body are more susceptible. Although there is abundant research on pressure injuries in adult...
8 Nov 20247min
