(11 July 2024) The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and France’s National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) will enhance their collaboration, focusing on global sustainable development, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations. They plan joint research in various fields, establishing four international research networks, and maximizing the use of large research infrastructures. Find out more…
(11 July 2024) Mr. Albert G. Horvath, ACS CEO, and Dr. Helen Pain, RSC CEO, signed a memorandum of understanding in Dublin, fostering US-UK cooperation in chemistry. The agreement, aligning with UN SDGs, aims to enhance scientific exchange, support early career chemists, and promote public awareness of chemistry. Find out more here.
(11 July 2024) Moderna’s combination vaccine against flu and COVID-19 showed a stronger immune response in a late-stage study compared to existing vaccines. The mRNA-1083 vaccine was tested on around 8,000 adults and showed mostly minor side effects. Moderna plans to present the data and seek FDA approval. Pfizer-BioNTech and Novavax are also studying similar…
(11 July 2024) The CDC recommends everyone aged 6 months and older get the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. It’s safe to receive the COVID-19 and flu vaccines simultaneously. The best time for flu vaccination is September and October. Current COVID-19 variants include KP.3 (33.1%), KP.2 (20.8%), and LB.1 (17.5%). Find out more here.
(11 July 2024) Elizabeth Farrelly advocates banning private schools to improve societal fairness and reduce elitism, citing Finland’s model of high academic achievement and cultural benefits. In contrast, Professor Sue Nichols defends private schools for fostering diversity and providing educational choices, emphasizing the need to support all schools and adequately resource the state system. Find…
(11 July 2024) The National Information Standards Organization (NISO) published the CREC Recommended Practice (NISO RP-45-2024) to improve the communication of retractions. Funded by the Sloan Foundation, this practice aims to ensure accurate metadata for retracted research. It enhances transparency and helps limit the spread of flawed or invalid science, boosting trust in academic research.…
(11 July 2024) SPARC Europe is launching a year-long project to connect Open Science and Open Education, benefiting research, education, and society. This initiative aims to integrate open agendas, supporting European universities with open access to knowledge. The project, funded by the Hewlett Foundation, involves mapping, documenting, and raising awareness to enhance openness in higher…