Shaping quantum light unlocks new possibilities for future technologies
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The second day of the 13th World Conference of Science Journalists unfolded today at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Tshwane, South Africa - gathering over 450 science journalists, experts, and stakeholders from around the world to engage on the critical role of science journalism in promoting resilience and social justice.
For science journalists worldwide who can't make it to South Africa this December, the World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ 2025) is breaking barriers by launching virtual participation. The opportunity provides them with access to innovative storytelling approaches and discussions on important journalism topics, including artificial intelligence, misinformation, environmental challenges, and mental health within the newsroom, all accessible from the comfort of their homes or offices.
Eggshell calcite gives us a new way to date fossil sites where volcanic layers are missing, a challenge that has limited paleontology for decades.
In patients with Long COVID, a new study has revealed structural association between circulating microclots and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). This finding suggests the existence of underlying physiological interactions between microclots and NETS that, when dysregulated, may become pathogenic.
Misinformation and disinformation remain the top-ranked global risks for 2025, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report. As the world continues to face extreme weather disasters, geopolitical tensions, and societal fragmentation. This alarming trend amplifies other crises and threatens public trust in science and democratic governance. Against this backdrop, the 13th World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) 2025, to be held in Africa for the first time, will focus on combating misinformation and fake news, a critical and escalating challenge globally undermining science communication and public health. The conference will be at the CSIR in Pretoria, South Africa, and will run from 1 - 5 December 2025.