Helen Pearson

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Funders launch projects with US$70-million to develop tools that make rapid syntheses of the world’s science

September 20, 2024 | 08:00PM

Scientists are building giant ‘evidence banks’ to create policies that actually work
Demonstrations are on the rise, and scientists are revealing which types work best

June 25, 2024 | 08:00PM

The science of protests: how to shape public opinion and swing votes
Synthesizing research on which policies are most effective is a key priority in climate science, advocates say

June 05, 2024 | 08:00PM

What’s the best way to tackle climate change? An ‘evidence bank’ could help scientists find answers
Researchers want to unpick how climate change affects mental health around the world — from lives that are disrupted by catastrophic weather to people who are anxious about the future

April 09, 2024 | 08:00PM

The rise of eco-anxiety: scientists wake up to the mental-health toll of climate change
Philosophers, social scientists and a Nobel-prizewinning economist on how researchers can get satisfaction from their work — and make a difference to the world

February 25, 2024 | 08:00PM

How to find meaning in your science career: six expert tips
The group that helped to revolutionize medical practice has lost key funding and is reorganizing — moves that concern some researchers

August 31, 2023 | 08:00PM

Concern at Cochrane: evidence giant battles funding cuts and closures

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