The work and career of C. S. “Buzz” Holling is discussed regarding his research describing the relationship between prey density and the predator’s per capita kill rate (i.e., ‘functional response’). This webinar examines where we are currently and where we need to go, for another half century of v...
Dr. Eliot Quataert discusses the 2020 Decadal Survey in Astronomy and Astrophysics that highlights the most compelling science goals and presents an ambitious program of ground- and space-based activities for future investment in the next decade and beyond.
Speakers from the International Society for Physical Activity and Health discuss the World Health Organization's guidelines regarding physical activity and sedentary behavior.
This webinar describes strategies to harness a person's immune system to fight cancer, as well as, a discussion of the progress in this area of research.
This webinar features a panel of experts with perspectives from academia and industry, to discuss the topics of robots and healthcare, and how far they are from becoming reality.
The webinar is to help undergraduates evaluate whether a PhD program is right for them, and how to determine which program is a great fit for Computer Science.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics representatives review the key points of the AND, DC, ACSM Joint Position Statement on Nutrition and Athletic Performance and present ways that fitness professionals can teach their clients how to effectively use food to fuel both workouts and competition.
Effective communication with journal editors from the pre-submission phase through article publication is an important skillset every academic should learn. When should you contact the editor if your manuscript is ‘stuck’ in a journal’s online system? What is the etiquette for appealing an editorial decision? How long should you wait to receive pee...
In this webinar, expert panelists discuss Parkinson’s genetics and what to know if you have a Parkinson’s genetic mutation. Also, how genetic discoveries may help speed a cure, genetic testing and the latest advancements in genetic research.
Niru Dorrian and Julia Jacoby of the Marine Mammals Special Interest Group introduce the issue of Ghost Gear and Marine Debris as a global challenge for aquatic environments.
This webinar includes a discussion with Sofia Cienfeugos, from the University of Illinois, on how 4 and 6-hour time-restricted feeding can impact body weight and cardiometabolic health in adults with obesity. Then, Lauren Milley, from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases,...
In this webinar, SEG highlights remarkable gold deposit types and how it holds a unique and fascinating position as a commodity that demands a great deal of collaborative research and exploration attention.
This webinar highlights key intervention and translational research activities conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health researchers.
Dr. Heejung Koo (Vice President of Strategic Alliances, Standigm UK) presented an educational webinar about the introduction of AI-based approaches for target identification.
This webinar, run during Biology Week, is linked to the special issue of Emerging Topics in Life Science journal, with a sub-theme of ‘Celebrating 10 years of the RSB: what have the biosciences done for us?’, which is published jointly with the Biochemical Society, Portland Press and Royal Society o...
In this webinar, Joanne Kamens, PhD, Executive Director at Addgene, talks about effectively communicating your science, from one-on-one interviews to large talks.