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How aerial photography altered the way we perceive environmental change
A century ago, the airplane and high-altitude photography dramatically changed the way landscapes were seen and understood
By Matt Dyce | Posted on 10 September 2014The development of the airplane and high-altitude photography during the early 20th century dramatically changed the way Canadian landscapes were seen and understood. In his article "Canada Between the Photograph and the Map: Aerial Photography, Geographical Vision, and the State," Matt Dyce explains how the legacies of seeing introduced by new image making practices continue to shape perceptions of environmental change. The article won the Journal of Historical Geography's 2014 Best Paper Prize.
Here, he writes about what inspired him to write his article, and what he learned along the way. ...
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Impact of science: the need to measureBy Andrew Plume, PhD | Posted on 11 September 2014
As research becomes more international, the use of metrics to measure the economic and societal impact of science has gained in importance
Q&A with a text mining pro: How difficult is it to text mine?By Rachel Martin and Gemma Hersh | Posted on 10 September 2014NeuroElectro founder Dr. Shreejoy Tripathy talks about the value — and challenges — of text mining, and how it could improve in the future
New data journal lets researchers share their data open accessBy Paige Shaklee, PhD | Posted on 9 September 2014Data in Brief enables researchers to publish reproducible data – and get credit for it
Is there a future for Afghanistan in natural resources?By John F. Shroder, PhD | Posted on 8 September 2014The nation sits atop about $1 trillion in natural resources — but that’s only part of the story
Short survey: How do you evaluate the impact of data?By Mike Taylor | Posted on 5 September 2014The Research Data Alliance and World Data System are investigating the viability of metrics to understand the use of experimental data
Brain scans reveal how perceived control over setbacks promotes persistenceBy Mary Beth O'Leary | Posted on 4 September 2014Findings have implications for research in education, substance abuse treatment, and dietary and lifestyle interventions
Upcoming workshop on text and data mining will explore methods and policyBy Kris Jack, PhD | Posted on 4 September 2014Elsevier to participate in 3rd International Workshop on Mining Scientific Publications September 12 in London
Q&A with the marine biologist guiding Elsevier’s water journalsBy Sacha Boucherie | Posted on 3 September 2014Dr. Christiane Barranguet talks about trends in water research, misconceptions about sustainability – and her own trick for getting people to be water-conscious
How to prove your value in information securityBy Jack Jones | Posted on 2 September 2014With companies slashing budgets, it’s crucial to evolve your methods – and make a convincing business case
Winner of Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge creates eco-friendly unisex urinalBy Emmy Stevens | Posted on 2 September 2014Prizes awarded for innovative water and sanitation solutions for the developing world
14-year-old scientist predicted a major earthquake near San FranciscoBy Alison Bert | Posted on 26 August 2014Suganth Kannan presented his mathematical model at a recent science conference, predicting an imminent earthquake 50 miles from the actual site
Four ways fracking can be dangerous for the people who do itBy Tara M. Zrinski | Posted on 25 August 2014Scientists in the oil and gas industry and government regulatory agencies are working together to make hydraulic fracturing safer for workers
New Ebola Resource Centre provides free access to research in The Lancet and Cell PressBy @TheLancet Team | Posted on 21 August 2014New commentary urges researchers and health authorities to ensure that experimental drugs to treat Ebola are distributed fairly
Honoring a luminary in advance of #NuMat2014 Nuclear Materials ConferenceBy Baptiste Gault, PhD | Posted on 21 August 2014Dr. Claudio Ronchi was presented the Robert Cahn Award in a special ceremony in Karlsruhe, Germany
View a marked up mathematics text — from 1646By Valerie Teng-Broug and Evalyne Wanjiru | Posted on 20 August 2014Take a brief video tour of the Elsevier Heritage Collection – and download a copy of Opera Mathematica
Infographic: 10 science facts about water and energy developmentBy members of the Elsevier community | Posted on 19 August 2014With free access to research articles in honor of #WorldWaterWeek August 31 to September 5
Archeologists uncover clues about Richard III’s diet and lifestyleBy Ilaria Meliconi, DPhil | Posted on 18 August 2014Discovery of the controversial king's remains leads to new revelations reported in the Journal of Archaeological Science
Guns are not the biggest threat to schoolsBy Paul Timm, PSP | Posted on 18 August 2014Six strategies to address the most pervasive problems plaguing our schools
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