Reminiscing Drought Conditions- A Century of Human Intervention
Human intervention has been a deciding factor for all the changes occurring in nature for the last few centuries. The changes in the world climate were further escalated by the industrial revolution. The world has experienced severe…
How Will the Revised Plan S Affect Academia?
Plan S is a trending term in academia. With the concept of open access gaining ground, both the research community and the publishers are concerned with the Plan S coming into effect. At first, the goal of Plan S was to push for…
International Open Access Week 2019 Theme Announced
Open Access has been an actively discussed topic in recent years. The evolution of Open Access from the subscription-based models is now widely gaining popularity and momentum. A default system for sharing knowledge without financial…
Is Europe the New International Research Hub?
International research experience is highly sought after, making it extremely competitive. It can be difficult for young researchers to find such a position. Gaining international research experience will give you an advantage when you…
Single-Use Plastic Wares Have Serious Effect on the Environment
Plastic has revolutionized human lives to a great extent. The growing population has given rise to increased demand in the production of on-the-go single-use plastic wares; which include plastic water bottles, shampoo bottles, caps,…
Do LGBTQ Scientists Still Face Discrimination in Academia?
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As near as a decade ago, LGBTQ scientists in STEM were still being singled out. People would ask them why they dress or act a certain way or, as in my case, if they have a…