Using research to solve societal problems starts with building connections and making space for young people
Use-inspired research goes beyond translational research to build lasting connections between researchers and communities.
Michael Muszynski, Associate Professor in Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Hawaii •
conversation
April 10, 2024 • ~9 min
April 10, 2024 • ~9 min
US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names
This bias in science journalism seems not to be due only to pragmatic concerns about time zones or the language spoken in the country where the scientist is based.
Hao Peng, Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Social Science, Northwestern University •
conversation
April 8, 2024 • ~9 min
April 8, 2024 • ~9 min
Video games like Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley can inspire players to look after nature
In Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, restoring harmony with nature against exploitative forces is key to the game’s narrative.
Lucas Friche, PhD Candidate, Communication Studies, Université de Lorraine •
conversation
March 26, 2024 • ~6 min
March 26, 2024 • ~6 min
Jo Brand translated my science. I’m certain that comedy can connect people to climate change
Climate scientist Mark Maslin pairs up with comedian Jo Brand to explain the urgency of the climate crisis. Together, they find that humour cuts through in ways that plain facts just can’t.
Mark Maslin, Professor of Natural Sciences, UCL •
conversation
Feb. 19, 2024 • ~7 min
Feb. 19, 2024 • ~7 min
Sugary handshakes are how cells talk to each other − understanding these name tags can clarify how the immune system works
Sugar molecules called glycans cover the surface of all cells, acting as ID cards that broadcast what they are to the rest of the body.
Kelvin Anggara, Group leader in Single molecule imaging, Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research
• conversation
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~8 min
Feb. 8, 2024 • ~8 min
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