What's App Doc?

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The Cutting Edge: There’s An App For That
Reported by
Charles Cooper, NYAS Contributor
Researchers are increasingly turning to apps and mobile platforms to better engage with study participants. The challenge for science is getting them to use it.
Working in the Clouds: The Virtual Lab
Reported by
Carina Storrs, NYAS Contributor
Cloud-based collaboration platforms allow researchers around the world to work
together in large virtual teams regardless of institution affiliation and location.
Cloudy with a Chance of Lawsuits
Reported by
Alan Dove, PhD, NYAS Contributor
Cloud-based collaboration platforms provide exciting new ways for researchers across the globe to work together but also create new legal challenges over ownership of discoveries.
Wisdom of the Crowd: Citizen Science in the Digital Age
Reported by
Robert Birchard, NYAS Staff
Smartphone technology is enabling better and more accurate data gathering by amateur science enthusiasts.
How AI is Reshaping Healthcare
Reported by
Sonya Dougal, PhD, NYAS Staff
AI in healthcare offers both hope and potential challenges for patients.
Publishing Evolves in a Connected World
Reported by
Ann Griswold, NYAS Contributor
Researchers and funders have choices, and a voice on the future.
Science and Social Media: #facepalm or #hearteyes?
Reported by
Kari Fischer, PhD, NYAS Staff
Beneath all the negative noise, science can flourish on social media.
The 2019 Blavatnik Award for Young Scientists in Israel and in the United Kingdom
Reported by
Robert Birchard, NYAS Staff
Meet the rising stars who are receiving recognition for their ground-breaking research.
Meet the 2018 L'Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellows
The New York Academy of Sciences celebrates five outstanding female scientists who were awarded grants of $60,000 each for their contributions in STEM fields and their commitment to supporting women and girls in science.
The Power to Heal
Reported by
Hallie Kapner, NYAS Contributor
Senior Scientist and Early-Career Scientist winners are advancing our understanding of the miraculous inner workings and remarkable healing powers of stem cells.
A Mother’s Cancer Inspires a Student Scientist
Reported by
Mandy Carr, NYAS Staff
A Junior Academy student remembers her initial inspiration for pursuing science.
Students Envision App to Combat Wildfires
Reported by
Mandy Carr, NYAS Staff
Meet The Junior Academy team, who designed an app to track wildfires.
Junior Academy Alum is Living His Dream
Reported by
Mandy Carr, NYAS Staff
A Junior Academy alumnus recalls how the program influenced his research goals.
Professional Development: Presenting With Impact
Reported by
Jayne Latz, NYAS Contributor
Public speaking is a key part of professional development. How to make sure you don’t freeze at the big moment.
Academy eBriefings
Summaries of recent eBriefings.
Annals Highlights
Recent and upcoming Annals volumes.
The Challenge and Opportunities for Science in an App-Driven World
Reported by
Jennifer L. Costley and Chenelle Bonavito Martinez, NYAS Staff
The next generation of advances will literally be in the palm of your hand.
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