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We believe that chemistry plays a critical role in developing a sustainable future. Chemists have a special responsibility to develop those new products, resources and processes to make that happen.  The Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge stands as one of […]

Thank you for participating in the Elsevier Foundation Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge! The first stage of the submission process closed on September 30. During the past weeks, our pool of experts worked to review the proposals. We’re proud to announce […]

We are excited to announce the opening of the application cycle for the 5th annual Rising Black Scientists Awards essay competition. This contest is open to early career researchers across all scientific disciplines featured in Cell Press publications (Life, Health, […]

In a rapidly evolving scholarly communication ecosystem, research libraries are essential in advancing knowledge and supporting academic work. They serve as gateways to scientific literature, data, and resources, helping researchers and students navigate the information landscape. However, the lack of […]

A new partnership with the China Women’s Association for Science and Technology (CWAST) supports early-career women researchers through training, role modelling and networking.

Tanzania’s Rufiji River Basin is a crucial water resource. Water Engineer Dr Augustina Alexander shares lessons learned from a research consortium that involved many community stakeholders. The people you look up to as a child can have a profound impact […]

The beauty of the coral reef led Antonella Rivera to study the ugly sewage that blights it. But she had to overcome gender and nationality barriers to forge her unique path in science.

Gaining funding (and trust) for a freshwater algal bloom alert system in Sri Lanka

Despite national elections and leadership changes in some countries, Research4Life Country Connectors has thrived, driven by local collaborations, capacity-building initiatives and strategic partnerships.

This special report outlines the current landscape of women’s leadership in academia and offers strategic recommendations to guide the next generation of women in science across Europe and beyond.

A desire to impact people and planet has led Dr Tasrina Rabia Chodhury to focus on environmental contaminants. Here, she highlights potential solutions — and how open access publishing can help democratize knowledge.

These early-career researchers are creating innovative solutions for water and waste management challenges in Mongolia, Colombia and beyond