EU Council reaches conclusions on Open Science
On 10 June 2022, the Council of the European Union reached its conclusions on the implementation of Open Science and research assessment, after wide consultation. [...]
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Pride Month 2022: Article collections on health and wellbeing in the LGBTQIA+ community
Pride month 2022's theme is celebrating 50 years of Pride with a focus on acknowledging the many positive achievements of the LGBT+ movement. We are proud to showcase the top closed and open article collections on improving the health and wellbeing of LGBT+ individuals. Researchers explored topics spanning from transgender pain and queer aging to HIV prevention and sexual health in non-binary adolescents. [...]
Frontiers ebook releases: June 2022
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including special issues on new alternatives to combat bacterial infections, challenges and solutions to LGBT+ inclusion in schools, the response of seagrass to environmental changes, understanding the roles of glia and circulating leukocytes in neurodegenerative diseases, the effects of achievement emotions on classic cognitive processes of learning and many more! All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute. [...]
In Memoriam Salvatore “Totò” Salomone
On behalf of the Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Pharmacology, the University of Catania and his family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of [...]
Method used to track ants underground could revolutionize how we measure snow depth from space
By Simona Pesce, Frontiers writer Photo of snow taken by crew of the International Space Station. Image: NASA With the help of some ants, NASA scientists have developed an [...]
Frontiers in Virtual Reality Seminar Series 2: striving for social harmony in XR
Image: Shutterstock.com Online Seminar Series 25th May – 22nd June 2022 This seminar series is presented by field chief editor of the Frontiers in Virtual [...]
Restrictions lifted: Research Topics on enhancing your immune system
As the Covid-19 restrictions ease and the world opens back up this summer, we have gathered our top article collections on understanding and enhancing your immune system. With collective views of over 2.1 million, researchers explored wellbeing and sustainability topics spanning from shaping the human immune system and gut microbiome to oral immunity and how the environment affects physiology. [...]
Frontiers ebook releases: May 2022
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including special issues on the behavioral consequences of confinement due to Covid-19, the potential of various microbes to enhance plant productivity, innovative applications of heart rate variability, the use of zebrafish to explore human clinical problems, sustainable nitrogen management in crop plants and many more! All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute. [...]
Joseph M Sussman 2021 Prize Winners announced
Image: Shutterstock Frontiers in Built Environment is delighted to reveal the winners of the fourth Joseph M Sussman Prize celebrating the best articles published in [...]
Frontiers ebook releases: April 2022
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including special issues on the novel roles of platelets in health and disease, artificial intelligence applications in specialty crops, the impact of Covid on food and nutrition, highlights from the first year of Frontiers in Conservation Science, the effects of music on cognition and many more! All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute. [...]
Research Topics for healthy lives on a healthy planet
Frontiers article collections are at the center of our mission to find solutions for healthy lives on a healthy planet. With collective views of over 4.3 million, researchers explored wellbeing and sustainability topics spanning from yoga for mental health and food security through Smart Foods to protecting our oceans and negative emission technology. [...]
Frontiers announces first journal acquisition: Oncology Reviews
The open-access publisher Frontiers has acquired the journal Oncology Reviews from PAGEPress. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Frontiers. It is the first [...]
Chief Editor of Environmental Analysis among the most influential analytical scientists in 2021
We are proud to announce that Professor Elefteria Psillakis Chief Editor of the Environmental Analysis section of Frontiers in Analytical Science has been identified by The [...]
Frontiers in Microbiology welcomes new Field Chief Editor, Prof. Paul D. Cotter
Frontiers in Microbiology warmly welcomes our new Field Chief Editor, Prof. Paul D. Cotter, the Head of Food Biosciences at Teagasc and a Principal Investigator with APC [...]
Frontiers’ support for UKRI’s Open Access policy
We continue to support UKRI’s open access policy, which will see all peer-reviewed research articles resulting from its funding made universally and freely accessible to [...]
Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry 2021 Editor Awards
Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry is pleased to announce the inaugural edition of our Editor Awards. In 2021, Frontiers in Environmental Chemistry posted 28 themed [...]
Frontiers in Environmental Science 2021 Editor Awards
We are pleased to announce the first edition of the Frontiers in Environmental Science Editor Awards. In 2021, our journal published over two thousand articles and posted 134 [...]
Frontiers’ volunteers: tutoring pupils and inspiring careers
we talk to fellow Fronton Jennifer Pinnell, journal specialist in Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, about volunteering for Action Tutoring, a British education charity supporting pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. [...]
Switzerland and Frontiers reach national Open Access agreement
The Swiss research community strengthens its commitment to Open Access through a new national publishing agreement with the Lausanne head-quartered open-access publisher Frontiers. [...]
International Day of Happiness: New Research Topic on wellbeing in the era of climate catastrophe
To raise awareness and make progress this International Day of Happiness, Frontiers in Psychology have launched a new Research Topic that is open for submissions on wellbeing in the era of climate catastrophe. [...]
Break the Bias: Research Topics celebrating the findings of female scientists
To celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we are highlighting the top Research Topics from women in science. Break the gender bias in research by reading the findings of these incredible female scientists. With collective views of almost half a million, researchers explored topics spanning from signal processing and infectious disease to materials and gynecological oncology. [...]
Top ebook releases from female scientists
In honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we gathered the top ebooks released in the past year by female editorial teams. Explore the research advances made by these incredible women, including special issues on the effects of ice loss on marine biodiversity, the educational response to Covid-19, enhancing natural regeneration to restore landscapes, recent discoveries in molecular mechanisms in chronic kidney disease, new perspectives on canine intervertebral disc disease and many more! [...]
Nanotechnology Chief Editor appointed to the Regius Chair of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh
We are delighted to announce that Prof. Themis Prodromakis, Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Nanotechnology and Specialty Chief Editor for Nanodevices, has been appointed [...]
Editor’s Choice Awards: Frontiers in Psychology (Positive Psychology)
In March 2021, Frontiers in Psychology launched a new section dedicated to the scientific advancement of Positive Psychology. This new section aimed to provide an [...]
The Julius Kühn Institute forms publishing agreement with Frontiers
The Julius Kühn Institute, a federal research institute in Germany, and the open science publisher Frontiers announce their institutional partnership agreement. [...]
Kath Woodward – No woman is an island
We speak to Emeritus Professor Kath Woodward from the Open University about the changing dynamics of gender worldwide. [...]
Statement: Frontiers stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine
We are shocked and saddened by the events in Ukraine. We stand in full solidarity with the Ukrainian people, and with all those affected, particularly our Ukrainian employees, our Ukrainian editors, reviewers, and researchers. Our thoughts go out to all of them and their families and friends. [...]
Frontiers’ volunteers: 26.2 miles in support of the National Autistic Society
We talk to fellow Fronton Liz Bowley, Director of Publishing Development, about taking on a gruelling challenge of the 2021 Marathon in support of the National Autistic Society. [...]
WEF Young Scientists call to address Missing Link between policy and science
Scientists from the World Economic Forum’s Young Scientists community believe that a new culture of engagement between policymakers and scientists needs to be established. [...]
Elena Ibanez – From chemical engineering to food science and technology
Prof. Elena Ibanez is the Specialty Chief Editor in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition. In this conversation we discuss her passion as a professor, incredible relationship with her students and the importance of nutrition research and how nutrition is at the heart of everything we do and how it affects our economy, our wellbeing, and, most of all, our behavior as human beings. [...]
Italian National Research Council Signs Open Access publishing deal with Frontiers
The Italian National Research Council, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) has signed an Open Access publishing consortium deal with Gold OA publisher Frontiers. [...]
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: New Research Topic on Prevention and Treatment
To raise awareness and make progress this Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Frontiers in Psychology have launched a new Research Topic that is open for submissions. [...]
Plant Science welcomes new Field Chief Editor
Meet the new Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
Valentine’s Day: Research Topics on love, relationships, and intimacy
This Valentine's Day we're falling for Research Topics. What's not to love about the hottest research edited by top scientists like you? With collective views of over 1.8 million, researchers explored topics spanning from digital intimacy and emotional intelligence to the evolution of monogamy and the role of trust in human interaction. [...]
Frontiers and ChemRxiv integration now live
Frontiers is pleased to announce that authors can now easily and quickly submit manuscripts to their open-access publishing platform directly from the preprint repository ChemRxiv. [...]
Frontiers ebook releases: February 2022
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including special issues on the development of vaccines against emerging pathogens, novel therapies for combating bone diseases through advances in bone remodeling, mental health implications of Covid-19 on professional athletes, recent discoveries in soil-based ecosystem services, new perspectives on infection control during the pandemic in dentistry and many more! All ebooks are free to download, share and distribute. [...]
Marie-Eve Tremblay – Being a woman in science is my responsibility
Dr. Tremblay is an Associate Professor at the University of Victoria in Canada and a leading neuroscientist in her field. Today, we discuss Dr. Tremblay’s career, but also how she maintains balance and an incredibly positive attitude that resonates within her research group and inspires her to achieve greater heights with her research into microglia. [...]
Frontiers’ Volunteers: spreading kindness
Reflecting on Frontiers’ Volunteers and spreading kindness [...]
Margaret Grogan – Keeping the human condition in our sight as we move forward
To mark the International Day of Education, we speak with Margaret Grogan, a professor at the Donna Ford Attallah College of Educational Studies, Chapman University, and Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Education, about her incredible journey and reflect on the importance of education in the making of our world. [...]
Frontiers for Young Minds to Connect Schoolchildren to Scientists in a Live Peer Review at Dubai Expo
The Dubai Expo to see young scientific minds review real research, live on stage [...]
Top 10 Research Topics from 2021
Find the answers to your biggest research questions from 2021. With collective views of over 3.7 million, researchers explored topics spanning from nutritional immunology and political misinformation to sustainable agriculture and the human-dog bond. [...]
Frontiers ebook releases: January 2022
Download the top ebook releases from this month, including special issues on neurobiological biomarkers for developing novel treatments of addiction, recent discoveries in amino acid metabolism in plants, new findings and trends in the largest Caribbean marine protected area, the implications of ethical and legal requirements on artificial intelligence, novel therapeutic approaches to the tumor microenvironment and many more! [...]
Frontiers announces new ‘remote-first’ work philosophy for staff
Frontiers is pleased to announce its ‘remote-first’ work philosophy. All staff can either choose to work remotely or from their nearest office, according to their preference. [...]
Frontiers wins LinkedIn’s Best Culture of Learning Award 2021
Frontiers wins the Best Culture of Learning category at the 2021 LinkedIn Talent Awards. [...]
Nadja Cech – It is all about inclusivity and opportunity
Nadja Cech is a Distinguished Professor in Chemistry at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. In this interview, we talk about her experiences as a woman in science and how her research program fosters inclusivity and brings new people into the world of science. [...]
Frontiers in Chemical Engineering 2021 Awards
We are pleased to announce the first edition of Frontiers in Chemical Engineering Editors Awards. With these Awards, we are highlighting the members of our Associate Editors [...]
Frontiers in Nanotechnology 2021 Awards
We are pleased to announce the first-ever Frontiers in Nanotechnology Editors Awards. These Awards recognize the members of our Associate Editors and Review Editors Boards, [...]
Yasmina Sultanbawa – Science is my community
Dr. Yasmina Sultanbawa speaks about local communities and the importance of science in empowering each other and building healthier communities. [...]
Frontiers’ volunteers: a time for giving and reflecting
This month, we talk to fellow Frontons Rachael Benson, Salla Lyyra, Simona Pesce, Francesca Tettamanzi and Hugo Tornero about their volunteering work at Partage Warehouse, an organization that ‘fights against hunger and food waste on a daily basis’. [...]
Investigation of potentially falsified research
A wave of systematically falsified research manuscripts, commonly referred to as ‘paper mill’ papers, threatens to harm the integrity of today’s scientific literature [...]