Why it Matters

Swathi Kumar, Lakshmi Sujeesh, Lois Hong, Jennifer Young and Andrew Holle discuss how scientists can work with communities in low- and middle-income countries to address health-related challenges.

Jürgen Rödel, Franz Faupel and Stefan Klein discuss how scientific societies can aid in the transition for a more sustainable society.

Zhu-Jun Wang and Zhi Liu discuss how advanced characterization technologies have helped to understand ancient man-made materials and human history.

Gabriele Rainò, Lukas Novotny and Martin Frimmer discuss the approach they are pursuing at ETH Zürich to provide students with an education in quantum engineering.

Suhas Eswarappa Prameela, K. T. Ramesh and Tim Weihs highlight how students and postdocs can develop their competencies and skills during research collaboration.

Olga Malinkiewicz, founder of Saule Technologies, discusses her transition from academia to industry.

Tebello Nyokong, Bokolombe Ngoy and Edith Amuhaya share their experiences in conducting research in Africa.

Scientists can provide governments with essential knowledge to take informed decisions, but cannot decide on their behalf, according to Carlo Rovelli.

Litao Sun, Yongming Tang and Wei Zuo reflect on their experience of nationwide distance learning in China’s universities during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Now more than ever before, it is vitally important for scientists, clinicians and policymakers to communicate the significance of vaccination to the public in order to counteract the spread of misinformation.

Laura Benzonana and Nikos Sgantzis reflect on their experience as organizers for Pint of Science in Greece.

Taking ‘upon request’ out of data availability statements in papers.

Stuart Higgins reflects on his experience as both a scientist and a producer of the podcast Scientists not the Science.

Donata Iandolo and Gonçalo Silva on the need for an open discussion on mental health in academia.