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Tributes to ex-London scientist after body found dismembered in Colombia
Tributes have been paid to a “passionate and dedicated” scientist after parts of his dismembered body were found in a suitcase in Colombia. The mayor of Santa Marta, Carlos Pinedo Cuello, said a £9,000 reward was being offered for information leading to the capture of those responsible for the death of the Italian national. In…
Meet a scientist: To study conservation, she studies people
Editor’s note: A 2017 survey found that 81 percent of Americans could not name a living scientist. No, not a single one. At Conservation International, we have lots of scientists you should know. Here’s one Studying nature is the work of environmental scientists. But studying the conservation of nature — how it works, and how…
Meet a scientist: the sustainable-seafood guru
Editor’s note: A recent survey found that 81 percent of Americans could not name a living scientist. No, not a single one. At Conservation International (CI), we have lots of scientists you should know. Here’s one. Jack Kittinger is senior director of the global fisheries and aquaculture program for Conservation International’s Center for Oceans, focusing…
Meet a scientist: the whale whisperer
Editor’s note: A recent survey found that 81 percent of Americans could not name a living scientist. No, not a single one. At Conservation International (CI), we have lots of scientists you should know. Here’s one. Olive Andrews is a marine program manager for Conservation International, where she works with Pacific Island nations to protect the ocean — and…
For this scientist, the ‘real work’ is in listening
When presented with a choice, she always chose the adventure. But as an intern just out of graduate school, she found herself on a Caribbean island, facing down a group of angry fishermen who called her “the devil.” Speaking to Conservation News, Wear talked about the highs and lows of her career working to protect…
Trump picks Neil Jacobs to head NOAA, a scientist with ‘Sharpiegate’ ties
By Alejandra Borunda , Julia Simon Who: Neil Jacobs Nominated for: Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) You might know them from: Jacobs led the agency on an acting basis during part of the previous Trump administration. What does this role do: President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs to be the…
Meet the scientist helping women find their voice
In a community center in rural Madagascar, Kame Westerman noticed something that changed her career. As the men debated the closure of an octopus fishery, the women — who stood to gain or lose the most from the decision — were silent. “They either weren’t included in the decision-making or didn’t feel comfortable engaging in…