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.
4 Ways Meat Industry Is Destroying The Environment
Meat industry responsible for irreversible environmental damages, Cowspiracy reveals.
A Steak A Day Will Keep Sustainability Away
Meat industry under pressure, after Cowspiracy revealed unsustainable practices.
Since we were little, we were taught that cows are happy big animals that give us...
2015, Gene-editing Awakens
CRISPR – the Breakthrough of the Year.
2015 was the year for gene-editing to shine, especially thanks to CRISPR-Cas9. Voted Breakthrough of the Year by...
Science Frauds III – Publishing Pressure or Lust for Fame?
Data falsification occurs rather frequently. What makes scientists lie about their results?
Science is a field where pressure is commonly the main driver for outcomes. Obokata’s...
Science Frauds II – Haruko Obokata
What makes scientists lie about their results?
Science Frauds I – Four Examples
Data falsification occurs rather frequently. What makes scientists lie about their results?
Almost every year, a new case of science fraud gets major attention in...