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Europe’s first ever conference for minoritised life scientists set for Spring 2025

2024-10-17T00:01:00+01:00

A unique group of life science professionals and advocates has come together to launch the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum, the first major conference in Europe dedicated to supporting and showcasing the contributions of marginalised and underrepresented communities in the life sciences.

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Two big and two little Pyrocystis noctiluca CREDIT Prakash lab Stanford University

Plankton balloon to six times their size in newly discovered mode of oceanic travel

2024-10-17T15:01:00+01:00By

Researchers describe a species of bioluminescent phytoplankton, called Pyrocystis noctiluca, that balloons to six times their original size of a few hundred microns, showcasing a unique strategy for long-distance ocean travel.