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Few journals heed calls to boycott Russian papers | Science

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Since Russian forces invaded their country, Ukrainian scientists have repeatedly issued a plea to the world’s journal editors: Punish Russia by declining to publish manuscripts from its scientists. But editors and publishers have largely refused the call. The journals cite a long-held principle in scientific publishing, enshrined by the International Science Council and other organizations, … Read more

We Could Harness White Noise to Save The Lives of Millions of Birds. Here’s How

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Billions of birds die each year from collisions with tall glass buildings, communication towers and power lines – a gobsmacking toll that’s expected to increase as cities grow outwards and upwards.   A recent study suggests there could be a way to fix our deadly mistakes – by installing ‘acoustic lighthouses’ that blast white noise … Read more