IJA goes Open Access
As 2023 ends and a new year begins, the International Journal of Astrobiology is preparing to begin a new journey. Beginning in 2024, all articles in IJA will be available under Gold Open Access.

As 2023 ends and a new year begins, the International Journal of Astrobiology is preparing to begin a new journey. Beginning in 2024, all articles in IJA will be available under Gold Open Access.

The Brandon Bridge Formation Lagerstätte (site of exceptional fossil preservation) also known as the Waukesha Biota, from Wisconsin, is noteworthy for being one of the best sources of soft-bodied early Silurian fossils.…

Dragan Savic, Editor-in-Chief of Cambridge Prisms: Water, explains how technology, combined with the right management philosophy, can help solve global water challenges “Water security is a multi-dimensional and enduring human goal,” states Professor Dragan Savic.…

The Mineralogical Society, in collaboration with Cambridge University Press, is launching Geo-Bio Interfaces journal.

Richard Fenner, Editor-in-Chief of Cambridge Prisms: Water, explains why a multi-disciplinary approach is crucial to meet human needs and maintain healthy ecosystems Ensuring water security, which is threatened by the twin threats of climate change and a growing population, is one of the biggest challenges of our time.…

William I. Ausich and Mark A. Wilson The Mississippian is recognized as the “Age of Crinoids” with well-known crinoid-bearing deposits worldwide from many ancient depositional environments.…

Palaeontologists have known the fossil rich laminated platy limestones from Kozja dnina (Slovenia) since the beginning of the 20th century. Locality of Kozja dnina is situated in the Vrata valley in the north-eastern part of the Julian Alps.

Cambridge Prisms: Extinction Co-Editors-in-Chief John Alroy and Barry Brook explain why swift and decisive action is required from governments, policy-makers and the public Public understanding of the main drivers of extinction – habitat loss, climate change, over-exploitation, invasive species, and pollution – is crucial if we are to stop biodiversity loss and maintain the ecosystems that sustain human populations.…

Emeritus Professor Tom Spencer, Editor-in-Chief of Cambridge Prisms: Coastal Futures, reflects on the influence of ‘wonderful’ teachers and the need to understand a plethora of viewpoints in relation to our coastlines The window for meaningful action relating to the world’s coastlines is closing fast, but Tom Spencer remains ‘guardedly optimistic’ that there is still time for societies and communities to come up with sustainable strategies for those that live and work at the coast. …

Author of The Cosmic Microwave Background 2nd Edition, Ruth Durrer, answers 3 questions for International day of Women and Girls in Science