Biodiversity and Conservation What are the most dangerous places for sharks? Researchers wanted to find out where sharks are most at risk from fishing across all of the world’s oceans.
Health and Medicine How many lives do vaccines save? Scientists wanted to measure the benefits of expanded vaccination programs in 98 countries.
Biodiversity and Conservation Why are catfish bad neighbors for allis shad? Scientists wanted to find out if the introduced European catfish are a threat to the endangered allis shad.
Physical Science How can your smartphone make water safe to drink? Scientists developed a small device and an app which can be used with a smartphone to kill harmful bacteria in water.
Health and Medicine Routine vaccinations during a pandemic – benefit or risk? Scientists used a mathematical model to work out the risks and benefits if health systems sustain their routine vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Science How can philosophy help kids’ mental health? Researchers wanted to know if philosophy with children had a positive impact on their mental health.
Technology How can rescuers quickly find people lost at sea? Scientists created a new method of using information about the ocean to help rescuers find missing people quickly.
Biology How can we trace malaria mosquitoes? Scientists wanted to find out if they can mark and track Anopheles mosquitoes with two dyes: rhodamine B and uranine.