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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 4d

Can we rebuild trust in science? Preprints and DORA are reshaping how research is shared, reviewed, and valued beyond the impact factor. www.scientia.global/preprints-tr... #OpenScience #ResearchReform

Preprints, Trust, and DORA • scientia.global

The journal article has long been the object that defines academic career trajectories. In this issue, we talk to one of the main disruptors of this status quo. Rebecca Lawrence is Vice President, Kn...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 4d

Professors Jun Tsuji and Steven Wathen are empowering diverse students through SHAPE STEM tackling sustainability and equity in science education.
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Professor Jun Tsuji - Professor Steven Wathen | SHAPE STEM: Building a Sustainable Future through STEM Education • scientia.global

The SHAPE STEM program at Siena Heights University is transforming how students engage with science, tackling urgent environmental challenges in Michigan while preparing the next generation of problem...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 4d

Light particles never stop moving even in the coldest solids. New work by Matjaž Gomilšek and team uses muons to map how quantum “jitters” affect materials at the deepest level.
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Assistant Professor Matjaž Gomilšek | Ghost in the Material: Using Muons to Study the Effects of Quantum Jitters • scientia.global

Nothing can ever be perfectly still, no matter how cold you make it. Take solid nitrogen, for example, which freezes at a bone-chilling -210 °C. You might expect its molecules to be frozen rigidly in ...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 4d

Professor John Paul Pezacki is engineering proteins to stop disease progression by targeting key miRNAs driving viral and cancer growth.
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#ProteinEngineering #Biotech Discover more: doi.org/10.1038/s415...

Professor John Paul Pezacki, PhD, FRSC (UK) | Engineering Proteins for the Prevention of Disease Progression • scientia.global

The way in which viruses invade and replicate within their hosts involves a multilayered system of protein-based interactions, and understanding the mechanisms at play is crucial when developing poten...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 12d

Understanding the future of floods. Nick Martin explores smarter risk tools for sustainable water management in a changing climate. Discover more: www.scientia.global/nick-martin-... #ClimateResilience #WaterSecurity doi.org/10.3390/w170...

Nick Martin | The Future of Floods: Smarter Risk Tools for Sustainable Water Management in a Changing Climate • scientia.global

Sustainable decision-making requires balancing the costs borne by today’s society with those that will fall on future generations. Climate change is intensifying extreme weather, making floods more se...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 12d

Probing plasmas that last mere trillionths of a second, Professor Luca Volpe and team harness ultra-fast proton beams to unlock the dynamics of extreme states of matter. Discover more: www.scientia.global/professor-lu... #FusionResearch #HighEnergyPhysics doi.org/10.3390/s241...

Professor Luca Volpe | It’s All in the Timing: Probing Plasmas with Ultra-Fast Protons • scientia.global

Studying the behaviour of plasma – a state of matter beyond the familiar three: solid, liquid, and gas – is crucial for our understanding of planets, stars, and the possibility of generating unlimited...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 12d

Science isn’t just for the lab, it’s for everyone. Introducing Open Impact, the next step beyond Open Science, making research clear, meaningful, and usable by all. Let’s close the gap be-tween discovery and impact. www.scientia.global/open-impact-...

Open Impact: Making Science Truly Accessible to All • scientia.global

We are all familiar with the term Open Science. Over the past decade, the global research community has made enormous strides towards ensuring that publicly funded research is openly available—that jo...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 19d

🌿 Meet Janine Galliano a environmental researcher and storyteller exploring biodiversity, ecosystem health and sustainable futures. Dive into her journey and work:
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#ScienceWriting

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 19d

Rebecca States shows how exercise choices can improve balance for people with Parkinson’s, small moves, big impact. www.scientia.global/professor-re... Discover more: doi.org/10.1016/j.ct... #ParkinsonsResearch #HealthyMovement

Professor Rebecca States | Better Balance with Exercise: Choices for Parkinson’s • scientia.global

Parkinson’s disease is the most rapidly growing neurological disease worldwide. At present, there are no treatments that can prevent or reverse the damage caused by this disease. Therefore, there is a...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 19d

Exploring the brain’s command hub Professor Hong-Wei Dong dives into how our minds direct the body’s every move. www.scientia.global/professor-ho... Fascinating science ahead! doi.org/10.1038/s415... #neuroscience #neurobiology

Professor Hong-Wei Dong | Mapping the Mind’s Command Centre for the Body • scientia.global

The brain’s ability to manage stress and guide behaviour, including making decisions or interacting with others, relies in part on an area called the medial prefrontal cortex. But exactly how this reg...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 26d

Meet Dr Laura Hemmingham, a palaeoecologist and scientific content producer passionate about making science accessible. From fossil data to conservation, she bridges the past and present in her writing. Discover more about her journey and process here: www.scientia.global/featured-wri...

Featured writer: Laura Hemmingham • scientia.global

I’m a scientific content producer with a strong academic background in zoology, environmental science, and ecology. I hold a PhD in palaeoecology, and throughout my academic and professional journey, ...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 26d

Professor David Gerbing’s new method cuts through the noise simplifying how we visualise data so patterns and insights become obvious at a glance. Discover more: www.scientia.global/professor-da... #DataViz #ScienceMadeSimple

Professor David Gerbing | A Quick and Easy New Way to Visualise Data • scientia.global

Do you find data analysis dense and impenetrable, like a quantitative jungle? You’re not alone. Many of the most useful statistical tools have steep-learning curves and often demand both sophisticated...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 26d

AI tools may help large research facilities better handle ever-growing datasets: from storage and metadata to FAIR workflows and scalable sharing. Dive in: www.scientia.global/dr-philipp-j... #DataScience #ResearchInfrastructure

Dr Philipp Jordt | Finding the Best Way for Large Research Facilities to Handle All Their Data • scientia.global

As technology advances, physical experiments are performed by bigger, more powerful, and more sophisticated machines. Research conducted using these large-scale facilities (LSF) typically involves col...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 26d

Fuel your body and mind with smarter protein choices. “Forkfuls of Clarity: The Lean Protein Prescription” explores how lean proteins support physical and mental well-being. www.scientia.global/forkfuls-of-... #LeanProtein #MentalHealth

Forkfuls of Clarity: The Lean Protein Prescription • scientia.global

New research led by Dr Nathaniel R. Johnson of UND and his mentors at NDSU, Drs Julie Garden-Robinson and Sherri Stastny, reveals a strong link between protein type and mental health in older adults. ...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 26d

AI may soon replace animal testing in chemical safety. Researchers are using big data and machine learning to predict toxicity faster, cheaper, more humane. Read more: www.scientia.global/revolutionis... #AI #EthicalScience

Revolutionising Chemical Safety: How AI Could Replace Animal Testing • scientia.global

Modern life exposes us to a staggering array of synthetic substances—over 350,000 chemicals are registered for use worldwide, found in products as diverse as pesticides, plastics, cosmetics, and pharm...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · 26d

Could ageing skin be taught to make better collagen? Dr Peter Kim reviews emerging work on collagen triple-helices and integrin binding, aiming for well-organised, resilient skin rather than just more layers. www.scientia.global/dr-peter-kim... #Collagen #SkinHealth

Dr Peter Kim | Can collagen production be re-programmed in ageing skin? • scientia.global

Scientists have a growing body of data that could bring them a step closer to being able to ‘instruct’ skin collagen to resist the effects of ageing, according to a review of the latest research under...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · Oct 2

Professor Antonio Bertoletti reveals how breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 infections after vaccination can create superior nasal immunity, enhancing our defence against future infections. Read more: www.scientia.global/professor-an... #NasalImmunity #HybridImmunity

Professor Antonio Bertoletti | The Perfect Storm: How Breakthrough virus Infections Create Superior Nasal Immunity • scientia.global

The nasal cavity serves as the primary entry point for SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratoy viruses, making it a critical frontline for immune defence. Professor Antonio Bertoletti from Duke-NUS Medical Sc...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · Oct 2

Dr Warren Strober dives into the complex causes of Crohn’s disease, revealing how genetic and immune system factors intertwine to fuel gut inflammation. Discover more: www.scientia.global/dr-warren-st... #CrohnsDisease #GutHealth

Dr Warren Strober | Unravelling the Complex Causes of Crohn's Disease • scientia.global

Crohn’s Disease (CD) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that is due to abnormalities of the gastrointestinal (GI) immune system that result in immunologic hyper-responsiveness to normal GI consti...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · Oct 2

The future of brain-computer interfaces hinges on one challenge, electrodes that last a lifetime. Dr Philip Kennedy reviews the latest breakthroughs in neural interface tech and what’s next. www.scientia.global/dr-philip-ke... #Neurotech #BCI

Dr Philip Kennedy | The Quest for Lifetime Neural Interfaces: A Review of Electrode Technologies • scientia.global

The holy grail of brain-computer interfaces is an electrode that lasts a lifetime. Dr Philip Kennedy of Neural Speech Inc. has examined the landscape of neural recording technologies, comparing their ...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · Sep 25

Professor Hans Haubold & Professor Arak Mathai reflect on 50 years of UN-driven space science, from the Sun to satellites and beyond. Discover more: www.scientia.global/professor-ha... #SpaceScience #Astronomy

Professor Hans Haubold - Professor Arak Mathai | A Summer House and the Sun: 50 Years of Space Science with the UN • scientia.global

From a summer house just outside of Berlin, to the establishment of educational centres across the world —Professors Hans Haubold and Arak Mathai have overseen the remarkable development of space scie...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · Sep 25

Professor Arthur Nielsen breaks down the blueprint for thriving together, not just surviving. Find out more: www.scientia.global/professor-ar... #maritaltherapy #divorce

Professor Arthur Nielsen | Overcoming Relationship Challenges: An Expert’s Guide to Couple Therapy • scientia.global

Navigating relationships can be challenging. From money issues, raising children, job pressures, and extramarital affairs, there are an array of issues couples present to therapists. In his 40+ years ...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · Sep 25

Dr George B. Stefano reveals how mitochondria may be ancient bacterial allies, long-term infections turned essential for life. Fascinating rethink of cell biology! Discover more: www.scientia.global/dr-george-b-... #Mitochondria #Health

Dr George B Stefano | Mitochondria Reconsidered: Unmasking the Ancient Bacterial Legacy in Human Health • scientia.global

Although often described simply as the cell’s powerhouse, mitochondria began life as bacteria and still carry many bacterial traits. Dr George Stefano, Visiting Professor at Charles University, Prague...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · Sep 18

Dr Roustem Miftahof and his team reached nearly 80,000 readers across 4 continents thanks to Scientia! Their work shows how complex science can be shared widely and effectively. Read more: www.scientia.global/case-study-r... #ScienceCommunication #ResearchImpact

Case study: Returning to us • scientia.global

Some of the researchers we feature are keen to experience what it is like to publish an article in a magazine that is not a scholarly publication. Some want the chance to see how communicators transla...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · Sep 11

Scientia unveils a sleek new look! Designer Ziggy Sheffield shares how the refreshed layout, colors & design improve research readability. www.scientia.global/scientias-ne...
#ScienceDesign #ResearchCommunication

SCIENTIA’s new look: Ziggy tells all • scientia.global

Since 2015, we’ve partnered with over 2,500 research teams in more than 80 countries to make their work more accessible and visible — both within academia and beyond. Because we live in a world of inf...

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Scientia @scientiasocial.bsky.social · Sep 11

Meet Helen Rickard: microbiologist & science communicator bridging lab research and public health, making complex science accessible. www.scientia.global/featured-wri...
#ScienceCommunication #Microbiology

Featured writer: Helen Rickard • scientia.global

Helen holds a PhD in Microbiology from University College London, carried out in collaboration with a local paediatric hospital. Her doctoral research focused on understanding how microbes are transmi...

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