Rita dos Santos Silva
I joined United Academics team in 2015, during my Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, at the VU Amsterdam. By that time, I was starting to realize that, more than planning scientific experiments, I was interested in understanding how science evolved and where it is going. After joining United Academics, it became clearer that open access must be the path for science advancement. In 2016, I became United Academics's editor-in-chief.
Food Wastage Footprint
As impressive as the amount of food we eat is the amount of food we don’t eat. Each year, one third of all the...
How Food Shapes Our Cities
In her book 'Hungry City: How Food Shapes Our Lives', architect Carolyn Steel argues that we live in a Sitopia: a world shaped by food....
3D Printed Food
Fully customizable meals can easily become a reality in the next few years. 3D printing technology will be as common in our kitchens as microwaves and ovens, as soon as the initial skepticism is overcome. Will 3D printed meals be the food of the future?
How Much Do We Eat In One Week?
In Chad, $1.23 is enough to feed a family for one week. In the US, a family from North Caroline will spend almost 300...
MaMaLoc: How To Change Cancer Surgeries With Magnets
A small magnetic device might transform breast cancer surgeries.
In early-diagnosed breast cancers, the correct localization of tumor cells is often a challenge. Therefore, during...
Breast Cancer Marker Awarded Amsterdam’s Most Innovative Idea
Health devices and big data ruled the Amsterdam Science & Innovation Awards 2016.
"Scientists often find themselves caught between a rock and a hard place: after...
Bringing ‘Dirty’ Mice Into Labs Opens A World Of Possibilities
Treating immune disorders might have gotten easier with a new mouse model.
Bioterrorism: Lessons Learned From Anthrax
Anthrax attacks in 2001 were a wake-up call for the importance of preparation and education when dealing with terrorism. 15 years later, and countless terrorist offensives later, it is time to recall the learned lessons.
The Rise And Fall Of Alexandria’s Library
Knowledge sharing: from Alexandria's Library to Open Access.
History has told us that blood spilling is the most common result of a rivalry between ancient cultures....
Discrete Analysis Revolutionizes Publishing Landscape
Open Access mathematics' journal disrupts the current publishing paradigm.