Once more, as every 11th of February, we are very happy to celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with all the scientific community. A day that aims to boost their empowerment in science as well as it reminds us to keep fighting for full and equal access to science for women … Women in science: Rita Levi-Montalcini
What is the best way to communicate science? This seems to be a matter of debate. In some science communication conferences, I have heard people saying that the best science communication is in person and in small groups, since contact with the public is much more direct and it’s easier to see whether people are … Communicating science online
Do you like seafood? Do you enjoy eating mussels, scallops, crabs, or lobsters? If so, have you ever wondered why sometimes there are so many food poisonings related to this kind of food? It is not because of the seafood itself, it is because of the presence of marine toxins. The principal sustenance for filter-feeding … Marine toxins: a hidden danger in the seafood
The Society of Spanish Researchers in the UK (SRUK/CERU) keeps its scientific outreach going despite the pandemic. A total of six stories, three in English and three in Spanish, have been awarded in the SRUK/CERU contest Science-me a Story. This initiative, thanks to the collaboration of Fundación Lilly and the support of Principia and the … Award ceremonies for the scientific contests “Science-me a Story” and “Investigación En Foco”
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“The industrial revolution […] allowed the construction of machines. The nanotechnology revolution is practically invisible. That is why people are still not aware of the achievements that can be achieved” Daniel Lupi No, I wasn’t playing any video games when I was preparing this post. I wrote this text during the pandemic, and I could … Watch out, a wild atom appeared! Understanding what we can’t see
Cancer and the increase in resistance to antimicrobial drugs are two of the greatest challenges for the world population. According to the World Health Organization, cancer kills more than 8 million people annually. Antimicrobial resistance is currently responsible for the death of about 1 million people. Moreover, it is estimated that the problem of antimicrobial … Light against diseases
It may come as a surprise to find a legal post on a science blog. Even within the field of social sciences, Law is usually considered a domain of politicians and legislators who do and undo according to their ideological positions. Although this may be partially true, social scientists –economists, political scientists, criminologists– and lawyers … Uneasy Relationships: the UK, the European Union and Criminal Law
Humans have the outstanding ability to use language to communicate thoughts and ideas. We can talk about physical items, describe our surroundings, or give directions. We can even communicate about much more complex and abstract ideas such as love or justice. One of the most puzzling concepts we may find hard to describe, however, is … How language influences temporal thinking
In recent months, we have seen how important good research communication can be and how crucial it is to transfer clear and concise information to the general audience. We believe that it is important to further emphasize the purpose of our first SRUK/CERU Photography Competition. For this reason, we will be showing the broader audience … INVESTIGACIÓN EN FOCO – I SRUK/CERU PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION – AWARDS CEREMONY
Engineering is, and should be, a tool that helps to improve people’s lives by easing most of their tasks. Therefore, every research project or invention must be aimed at enhancing the well-being of society. In this way, RecallPill is born with the aim to improve the life and health of elderly people who need assistance … RecallPill, the device that helps elderly people to manage their medication properly
In all types of animals, from fruit flies to mice to elephants, cells follow a fairly similar set of steps to grow from embryo to adult. While these steps follow the same order and often involve the same sets of genes and molecular signals, they progress at different rates from one species to another, in … How is time tracked during development?
London 18th September 2020. Why do pregnancies last longer in some species than others? Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found the clock that sets the speed of embryonic development and discovered the mechanism is based on how proteins are made and dismantled. The study, published in Science, could also help us understand how … Uncovering the clock that sets the speed of embryo development
In recent months, we have seen how important good research communication can be and how crucial it is to transfer clear and concise information to the general audience. We believe that it is important to further emphasize the purpose of our first SRUK/CERU Photography Competition. For this reason, we will be showing the broader audience … INVESTIGACIÓN EN FOCO – I SRUK/CERU PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
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Banco Santander Foundation sponsors the 5th edition of the SRUK/CERU Emerging Talent Award 2020, awarded to the Spanish researcher Dr Susana García López. The research carried out by Dr García López focuses on the development of science and technology for the capture of carbon dioxide in various industrial processes that contribute to the fight against … Heriot-Watt researcher, Susana García López, wins the SRUK/CERU Emerging Talent Award 2020
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The current pandemic has reminded us of the importance of science and research, but also its struggles in places like Spain [1]. Countries with a strong and consolidated innovative capacity are able to withstand crises – such as the current health crisis [2] – and face future challenges better [3,4]. Change is possible, but a political … For an innovative country
As researchers, we are in constant evolution and learning process. We invest our lives in becoming experts on the field we are passionate about. We love new things. We love discovery, yet a lot of people (myself included) would never imagine changing fields in the middle of a career path. I am a molecular neuroscientist. … Changing research fields: tips to not die trying
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Content only available in Spanish La Sociedad de Científicos Españoles en Reino Unido (CERU), apoyada por investigadores y profesionales independientes de ambos países, ha elaborado un informe de recomendaciones que ha sido presentado esta semana tanto al Gobierno como a partidos políticos aprovechando el inicio del curso político. Las principales propuestas: aumentar la inversión en … The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU) present the report with the proposals for an innovative country
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