Lise Korsten (left) and Peggy Oti-Boateng are steering the African Academy of Sciences’ new strategy.Credit: AAS Kenya “We have a renewed mission,” the executive director of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS), Peggy Oti-Boateng, proudly declared at the launch of the academy’s strategic plan on 29 February. “In our previous mission, we were leveraging our … Read more
An independent team could replicate select experiments in a paper before publication, to help catch errors and poor methodology.Credit: SolStock/Getty Could the replication crisis in scientific literature be addressed by having scientists independently attempt to reproduce their peers’ key experiments during the publication process? And would teams be incentivized to do so by having the … Read more
Diversity in science is instrumental in achieving major breakthroughs. Without further accelerating gender parity and other types of diversity — including focusing on the needs of those in and working towards leadership roles — we will continue to lose valuable ground. At a time when academia faces some of its greatest workforce gaps in history, … Read more
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Exploring the Wonders of Science Science has made remarkable advancements that have changed the way we live our lives Over the centuries, the accomplishments of science have been extraordinary. These advancements have had a profound impact on our civilization, and they continue to do so. Science has revolutionized medicine, transportation, communication, environmental studies, and many … Read more
Introduction Sciences are an essential part of our lives. They have been a significant source of knowledge and innovation that has enabled us to improve the quality of our lives significantly. Sciences include a wide range of disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, and many others. These disciplines have helped us understand the world around … Read more
Discovering the Wonders of the Universe Science has always been a subject of fascination for humans. It is a field that explores the mysteries of the world and pushes the boundaries of human knowledge. Science covers a vast range of topics, from exploring the depths of the universe to understanding the intricacies of the human … Read more
Science as the Driving Force of Innovation Science has been the driving force of innovation for centuries. It provides us with a deeper understanding of the world we live in and enables us to create new technologies, medicines, and solutions to complex problems. The field of scientific research has grown exponentially over the years, as … Read more
Exploring the Wonders of the Natural World The study of sciences has paved the way for humans to understand the natural world around us, including the laws of physics, chemistry, biology, and more. Through scientific research and experimentation, scientists have been able to unravel mysteries about the universe and make breakthrough discoveries that benefit humanity. … Read more
Science is the study of the natural world and how it works. It is a vast and exciting field that covers many disciplines, from physics and chemistry to biology and astronomy. Science helps us understand the world around us and make sense of the phenomena that occur in it. The Importance of Sciences Science is … Read more