‘I get paid for my outputs, not because I am Māori’: why Indigenous researchers often face double duty
Soil scientist in the field with colleagues. Credit: Mesu tora.
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Bear hair and fish weirs: Meet the Indigenous people combining modern science with ancestral principles to protect the land
The Heiltsuk of British Columbia are using a mix of traditional principles and modern implementation to protect salmon and bears in their territory.
How to harness AI’s potential in research — responsibly and ethically
Artificial intelligence is propelling advances in all areas of science. But vigilance is needed, warn four researchers at the leading edge.
Bog power: How restoring peatlands can sustain biodiversity and mitigate climate change
Around the globe, peatlands are under threat. Mining and agricultural interests have led to large-scale degradation of these ecosystems with dire consequences for biodiversity and climate change. Consequently, in recent years, middle and northern latitude countries have begun focusing attention on trying to revive degraded peatlands to revitalize biodiversity and keep carbon in the ground.
Lina Ceballos-Bonilla: Living in the Clouds
Meteorologist Lina Ceballos-Bonilla works on the Early Warning System of Medellín and the Aburrá Valley in Colombia. Credit: Fredy Amariles Garcia
Potential Relief for the Colorado River’s Near Future
The Colorado River cuts a path through silt and mud near Hite Marina, Utah. Credit: Alexander Heilner/The Water Desk, with aerial support provided by LightHawk; CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Crafting Clean Water in the Navajo Nation
Image Credit: Bernard Spragg. Creative Commons Public Domain Mark
No Escape from the Heat: The Cost of Deforestation on Human and Animal Health
Photograph: Deforestation in Central Kalimantan, Borneo. Credit: IndoMet in the Heart of Borneo. CC-BY-2.0.
How sharing your science in an opinion piece can boost your career
Don’t rely solely on academic papers to raise your professional profile. General readers are interested in your opinions, too.
Engaged in collaborative research? Try a touch of intellectual humility
Being open to the limitations of their knowledge can help researchers to foster interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaborations.