ISC Presents

In the first episode of the Diversity in Science podcast series - produced in partnership with Nature - Marnie Chesterton interviews ISC CEO Heide Hackmann, and Professor of Humanities and Critical Theory and Professor of Africana Studies at Brown University, Anthony Bogues, on why diversity is so important for science – and what the ISC is doing to combat systemic discrimination and broaden inclusion.

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This series will highlight all aspects of diversity in science – asking why diversity matters, why diversity makes for better science, how to integrate diverse voices and different perspectives in research, and how to promote inclusion of less well represented or marginalized groups in science settings, including women, people of colour, LGBTQI people, people with disabilities, and people who take a non-traditional route into science.​

It will ask what practical steps can be put in place to improve diversity in science workplaces and ways of working, and how organizations such as the ISC can be ‘better allies for better science’.​

Learn more: https://council.science/podcast/nature-working-scientists/

Scientists around the world are taking novel approaches to fight the fallout from climate change. Here are just some of the innovations showcased at this year's Falling Walls and Berlin Science Week.

From wireless medical robots inside the body to personalized cancer vaccines, we've teamed up with Falling Walls and Berlin Science Week to showcase breakthrough thinking from some of our greatest scientists. Learn more by registering for the Falling Walls Remote: https://go.falling-walls.com/gstv

This year's ozone depletion was larger than normal. Should we be worried? And what does the ozone layer have to do with climate change? Professor Matthew England from Australia's UNSW helps us break down the science.

The climate in the Arctic is changing before all eyes. A major new study has found that the region is shifting to a new climate with open water and rain replacing ice and snow. A feedback loop is also rapidly gaining pace. That's bad for the Arctic AND bad for the planet.

This video features Henry Burgess from: https://www.arctic.ac.uk
And Arja Rautio from: https://www.oulu.fi/university/

The world is focused on beating COVID-19, and that’s something that can’t happen without the best scientific advice.

But of course, it’s not the only crisis the world is facing.

The unprecedented climate and environmental emergency requires an equally universal and rapid response.

So, can we expect our leaders to pay just as much attention to science as we  emerge from the pandemic?

In this episode, Nuala speaks with President of the International Science Council, Daya Reddy, and Mary Robinson, a Patron of the Council and former President of Ireland and UN Commissioner for Human Rights.

Vint Cerf is one of the fathers of the internet. But Google's Chief Internet Evangelist has some surprising fears about the future of the web. 

The scientific community has an obligation to explain and champion the role of science in all decisions that affect society. Even when the science is complex and contradicts popularly held ideas, it can help in framing the issues, explaining complexity and proposing possible options.

Mobilising the knowledge and resources of the ISC’s scientific community, Global Science TV convenes internationally renowned scientific experts as it presents thought-provoking discussions on the pressing events of our times

In the second season of ISC Presents, join Nuala Hafner as she tackles some of the big questions of our time with the world's biggest thinkers and sharpest minds.

Global Science is a joint initiative of the International Science Council and the Australian Academy of Science.

Ismail Serageldin is often described as Egypt's most intelligent man. He has 40 honorary doctorates and has published more than 100 books. Tune in as we speak with him about the role science can play in healing global divisions.

"What is daunting is our current reality. What is less daunting is investing now at a fraction of what the current cost (of COVID-19) is to prevent us from having to do this again."

Tolullah Oni wants the world to prioritise public health infrastructure as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. On this episode of ISC Presents: Global Science, she explains what that means and how it could help avoid future global health crises.