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Frontiers news
13 Sep 2021
Uma Ramakrishnan – Tigers, elephants and everything in between
Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan is a scientist and academic at the National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, India, who specialises in molecular ecology and population genetics. We talked about her work in the field, the lack of female leaders, and lessons learnt having been an international student.
Featured news
07 Sep 2021
Five Nobel Prize winners publish scientific article collection for children
The Nobel Collection of free scientific articles for next generation of scientists goes live
Psychology
06 Sep 2021
Frontiers in Psychology: Neuropsychology Section Editor’s Choice articles
Explore the first Editor’s Choice articles from the Neuropsychology specialty section on Autistic Inertia, Adolescent Brain Development and Social Anxiety Disorder.
Frontiers news
26 Aug 2021
Meredith Gore – boundaries in a world striving for work-life balance
We talked about life in lockdown, sexism, and the importance of defining your own space with Meredith Gore, an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, specializing in Conservation Criminology.
Health
17 Aug 2021
Going for gold: Research Topics on the Olympic and Paralympic games
Did you tune into the Olympics or Paralympics this month? Were you left in awe by the athletes? Curious about the science behind the games? We have curated a list of our best Research Topics on everything Olympic and Paralympic. Enjoy research spanning from the latest insights on new addition sports climbing and athlete hydration strategies to para-athlete mental health and sustainability in sports mega-events.
Frontiers news
17 Aug 2021
Frontiers’ volunteers: Causes, Communities and Courgettes
This week, we talk to fellow Frontons Catrin Owen, Lucy Thompson and Rosie Miller about their volunteering work with Good Food Matters, an organization that enables everyone to grow and cook nutritiously balanced meals making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the South London community.
Frontiers news
11 Aug 2021
Marlen Vasquez – We have overcome the most challenging issues, now we need to speed up the process #WomeninScience
This week, Freya Wilson talks to Dr. Marlen Vasquez, an environmental toxicologist at the Cyprus University of Technology for our #WomeninScience series.
Frontiers news
10 Aug 2021
Research Integrity: Identifying and tackling peer review fraud
Research Integrity Specialist Andrew Gardyne discusses the importance of peer-review, trust in science, and how his team work to detect suspicious behaviour.
Psychology
09 Aug 2021
Organizational Psychology Editor’s Choice articles January – March 2021
Find out the Editor’s Choice articles from Frontiers in Psychology’s Organizational Psychology specialty section chosen by the Specialty Chief Editor, Professor Darren Treadway.
Frontiers news
09 Aug 2021
Statement of support for UKRI’s new open access policy announcement
Frontiers’ statement of support for the UKRI’s recent announcement that all peer-reviewed research articles resulting from its funding must be universally available on the day of publication.
eBooks
03 Aug 2021
Frontiers eBook releases: August 2021
Download this month’s new releases including the latest Special Issues on novel insights into the responses of the plant microbiome to abiotic factors, new perspectives on the value of food loss and waste, the impact of improved animal welfare on farm animal productivity, recent advances in silk science and technology, brain imaging methods Editor’s Pick 2021 and many more! All eBooks are free to download, share and distribute.
Frontiers news
26 Jul 2021
Dr. Lynette Hart – Be open-minded and resourceful: insights from the life of an Animal Behaviorist #WomeninScience
This week, we speak to Dr. Lynette Hart, Professor at UC Davis. Dr. Hart’s research primarily focuses on human-animal interactions, an interest which stemmed from her passion for animal behavior and has taken her all over the world. We discussed her impressive career and the importance of always keeping an eye out for new opportunities.
eBooks
16 Jul 2021
Frontiers eBook releases: July 2021
Download this July’s new releases including the latest Special Issues on applications of fluorescence in surgery and interventional diagnostics, the influence of muscle-tendon interaction on aging and disease, the impact of microplastics in marine environments, new perspectives on social interaction in neuropsychiatry, recent advances in mass producing gluten free foods and many more! All eBooks are free to download, share and distribute.
Research Topics
15 Jul 2021
Summer travel: Research Topics on Transportation
Traveling this summer? As many countries open up to tourists, we are highlighting the most recent Research Topics on transportation. Enjoy research spanning from app-based transit and sustainable mobility in the post-COVID-19 era to medical travel and aerospace health and safety. Check out our curated list of the best Research Topics addressing these issues!
Earth science
15 Jul 2021
Biogeoscience Chief Editor is the Recipient of the 2021 R. Berner Lectureship
Dr. Alexandra Turchyn We are honored to announce that Dr. Alexandra (Sasha) Turchyn, Co-Chief Editor of the Biogeoscience section of Frontiers in Earth Science is a recipient of the 2021 R. Berner Lectureship for her important contributions in the field of global geochemical cycles. Recipients of this Lectureship are selected for their ‘exceptional ability to define globally important biogeochemical processes, develop new understandings, and significantly advance the corresponding area of research.’ Dr. Turchyn was presented the lectureship at the Goldschmidt 2021 conference, where she gave a Keynote Lecture on the topic of ‘Exploring the biogeochemical sulfur cycle over the past 150 million years’. Dr. Turchyn graduated from Harvard University in 2005, and is currently a Reader in Biogeochemistry at the University of Cambridge. Her present research field includes understanding how the ocean’s chemistry has changed over time. It focuses on how interrelated biogeochemical cycles have responded to changes in climate on earth. Check out the Biogeoscience section The R. Berner Lectureship was established in 2017 to commemorate the late Robert Berner who was known for his outstanding contributions in the field of Geochemistry, including his contributions to modeling the carbon cycle. It is a joint program of the Geochemical Society […]