The Scientific events of the Decade
Nature editorial looks back and also looks forward to the key events of the decade. Key point: The 2020s will be make-or-break
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It is Brexit day: what does this mean for Science?
Brexit is upon us. Today the UK ceases to be an EU member and enters a transition phase. How will that impact science in the UK?
Top 7 Climate Change Scientific Papers – 2019
What are the top seven most important scientific papers published in 2019 that expanded our understanding of climate change?
New Mystery: Seasonal variations of Oxygen on MARS
Measurements made by Curiosity of the MARS admosphere over the last 6 years reveals seasonal variations of Oxygen that can’t be explained.
Science in Action – Correcting Mistakes
This is a story about what happened when a published peer-reviewed paper was discovered to be wrong. It is a great illustration of science being a process about the pursuit of truth. For some “Science” is perhaps viewed as a body of knowledge. For example in some educational systems it is a topic where you … Read more Science in Action – Correcting Mistakes
Climate Science: State of the Climate in 2018
A brief listing of some of the new climate science reports and poblications that have popped up and caught my attention during the past week.