Engineered Cells: The Medicines of Tomorrow
With the much-heralded success of the modified immune cells known as CAR-T cells in the treatment of leukemia, we’re growing accustomed to the idea that,... Read More
Open Data and Global Drug Discovery
What if it turned out that all the data scientists needed to find new ways to diagnose and treat disease were already available for free... Read More
Mobile Technology, Newsroom and Citizen Engagement
How can media make the most of mobile technology to distribute news? Panelists in this session will share their experiences in using mobile technology —... Read More
Innovative Approaches to Teaching Science Journalism
There may be as many different approaches to teaching science journalism as there are fields to cover. This session is aimed at academics, journalists and communicators... Read More
The Rise of Digital Science Magazines
New digital outlets focusing on serious science journalism often anticipate that their “digital native” readers will be more engaged in the wider world and potentially... Read More
The Future of Work
A range of technologies, including cloud and mobile computing, big data and machine learning, sensors and intelligent manufacturing, and robotics and drones, are transforming societies... Read More
Cutting-Edge Nuclear Technology: Which Questions Matter?
How should science reporters write about nuclear technology — both fission and fusion? Should they focus on the scientific, the engineering and the safety aspect?... Read More
The Art of Truth: Data Visualization and Infographics for Everyone
With facts and truth increasingly under assault, many interest groups have enlisted data visualization to support all manner of spin. Because digital images and graphics... Read More
Innovating for Development
About 700 million people in the world live below the international poverty line of $1.90 a day, with spotty access to electricity, sanitation and health... Read More