The business is best known for its power plant in Selby, North Yorkshire, which now runs on biomass in the form of wood pellets, having been converted from coal. The UK Government recently confirmed that it will halve the level of subsidies paid to Drax for the operation of this facility from 2027. This contract…

Early-career scientists fear that their chances of making a life in the US research scene are slipping away. Credit: Karen Ducey/Getty The first in her family to go to university, Suzanne Autrey pushed herself to the brink chasing an academic career. She is now an assistant professor at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, and takes…

Babita Paudel travels Nepal to collect soil samples in high-altitude regions such as Annapurna and to run workshops for female scientists’ professional development.Credit: Rajaram Khang Changemakers This Nature Q&A series celebrates people who fight racism in science and who champion inclusion. It also highlights initiatives that could be applied to other scientific workplaces. During her…

The true potential of ONOS lies in its role as a catalyst for open science. Credit: Nutthaseth Vanchaichana / iStock / Getty Images Plus India’s One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) initiative is an unprecedented attempt to make high-quality research accessible to all, eliminating institutional disparities and breaking down financial barriers. But while ONOS is a…

Science is necessary, but clearly not sufficient, for conveying the climate crisis. The past two years have been the hottest on record. Denial of climate change is still widespread and false claims about products’ environmental benefits, or ‘greenwashing’, are on the rise. What can researchers do? A decade ago, many scientists tended to argue that…

One of the privileges of being on the campus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge is seeing glimpses of the future, from advances in quantum computing and energy sustainability and production, to designing new antibiotics. Do I understand it all deeply? No, but I am able to wrap my head around much…

Share A polar bear playfully fetches a stick in the waters of Svalbard, Norway. It’s a moment of levity for an animal better known for their imposing dispositions. Photographer Tom Nickels watched the scene from a safe distance on a boat and snapped a captivating image (seen above) of the moment. Nickels’ photograph took gold…

Get ready to dive into the wonders of Louisiana’s rich outdoor heritage at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Nature and Science Center at Port Wonder, an educational facility located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, set to open in early 2025. With over 15,000 gallons of fresh and saltwater aquarium displays, the Nature and Science…