• 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 2014

  The 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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  Research Evaluation & Funding

  Impact of science: the need to measure

  By 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

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  Q&A with a text mining pro: How difficult is it to text mine?

  By Rachel Martin and Gemma Hersh | Posted on 10 September 2014

  NeuroElectro founder Dr. Shreejoy Tripathy talks about the value — and challenges — of text mining, and how it could improve in the future

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  Open Science

  New data journal lets researchers share their data open access

  By Paige Shaklee, PhD | Posted on 9 September 2014

  Data in Brief enables researchers to publish reproducible data – and get credit for it

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  Economics & Social Science

  Is there a future for Afghanistan in natural resources?

  By John F. Shroder, PhD | Posted on 8 September 2014

  The nation sits atop about $1 trillion in natural resources — but that’s only part of the story

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  Tools & Metrics

  Short survey: How do you evaluate the impact of data?

  By Mike Taylor | Posted on 5 September 2014

  The Research Data Alliance and World Data System are investigating the viability of metrics to understand the use of experimental data

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  Psychology, Psychiatry & Mental Health

  Brain scans reveal how perceived control over setbacks promotes persistence

  By Mary Beth O'Leary | Posted on 4 September 2014

  Findings have implications for research in education, substance abuse treatment, and dietary and lifestyle interventions

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  Upcoming workshop on text and data mining will explore methods and policy

  By Kris Jack, PhD | Posted on 4 September 2014

  Elsevier to participate in 3rd International Workshop on Mining Scientific Publications September 12 in London

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  Water Research

  Q&A with the marine biologist guiding Elsevier’s water journals

  By Sacha Boucherie | Posted on 3 September 2014

  Dr. Christiane Barranguet talks about trends in water research, misconceptions about sustainability – and her own trick for getting people to be water-conscious

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  Information Security

  How to prove your value in information security

  By Jack Jones | Posted on 2 September 2014

  With companies slashing budgets, it’s crucial to evolve your methods – and make a convincing business case

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  Water Research

  Winner of Reed Elsevier Environmental Challenge creates eco-friendly unisex urinal

  By Emmy Stevens | Posted on 2 September 2014

  Prizes awarded for innovative water and sanitation solutions for the developing world

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  People in Science

  14-year-old scientist predicted a major earthquake near San Francisco

  By Alison Bert | Posted on 26 August 2014

  Suganth Kannan presented his mathematical model at a recent science conference, predicting an imminent earthquake 50 miles from the actual site

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  Industrial Safety

  Four ways fracking can be dangerous for the people who do it

  By Tara M. Zrinski | Posted on 25 August 2014

  Scientists in the oil and gas industry and government regulatory agencies are working together to make hydraulic fracturing safer for workers

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  Public Health & Policy

  New Ebola Resource Centre provides free access to research in The Lancet and Cell Press

  By @TheLancet Team | Posted on 21 August 2014

  New commentary urges researchers and health authorities to ensure that experimental drugs to treat Ebola are distributed fairly

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  People in Science

  Honoring a luminary in advance of #NuMat2014 Nuclear Materials Conference

  By Baptiste Gault, PhD | Posted on 21 August 2014

  Dr. Claudio Ronchi was presented the Robert Cahn Award in a special ceremony in Karlsruhe, Germany

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  Mathematics

  View a marked up mathematics text — from 1646

  By Valerie Teng-Broug and Evalyne Wanjiru | Posted on 20 August 2014

  Take a brief video tour of the Elsevier Heritage Collection – and download a copy of Opera Mathematica

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  Water Research

  Infographic: 10 science facts about water and energy development

  By members of the Elsevier community | Posted on 19 August 2014

  With free access to research articles in honor of #WorldWaterWeek August 31 to September 5

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  Archeology

  Archeologists uncover clues about Richard III’s diet and lifestyle

  By Ilaria Meliconi, DPhil | Posted on 18 August 2014

  Discovery of the controversial king's remains leads to new revelations reported in the Journal of Archaeological Science

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  Security & Risk Management

  Guns are not the biggest threat to schools

  By Paul Timm, PSP | Posted on 18 August 2014

  Six strategies to address the most pervasive problems plaguing our schools

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