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This revised edition of @Palgrave's Angel of Death provides a compelling account of humanity’s battle against one of its greatest killers. It traces the dramatic rise and fall of smallpox, including the creation of world’s first vaccine by Edward Jenner: spklr.io/6011EVO2Z
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Open access isn't slowing down. Evidence shows it's continuing to grow. Findings from Springer Nature & STM show researchers continue to choose #OA, institutions continue to invest in it, and engagement with open research is rising worldwide. Read more: spklr.io/6016EVOqk
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Improvements in cancer treatment in the past half century have made many forms of the condition less deadly, while outcomes for other forms continue to lag. These are the top cancer success stories of the past 50 years, by the numbers: spklr.io/6010EVOSG
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Good news can seem in short supply. But it is there if you go looking. In Nature’s latest collection of stories selected to bring readers joy, learn about a country that has reversed its rates of diabetes, umbrellas that keep corals cool and more: spklr.io/6015EV1uU
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Around 44% of reef-building coral species are estimated to face an increased relative risk of extinction. Analysis published in Nature suggests that projected heat stress associated with climate change is the primary driver of population declines: spklr.io/6015EV1uz
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You’ve invested time, expertise and effort into your research. How can you maximise its impact? Our new white paper, explores 200,000+ research articles and shows how open access can increase readership, citations, visibility and global reach. 📖 spklr.io/6016EphXg
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#OnThisDay in 1900, Max Planck presented his groundbreaking law of black-body radiation. Planck’s formula solved a major puzzle in physics and set him on the path toward the idea of energy quanta, laying the groundwork for the quantum revolution. ⚛️
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October 18th is World Menopause Day. To mark the occasion and amplify menopause research, @SciReports is calling for papers on Menopause. To explore related content and submit your research, please visit the Collection webpage: spklr.io/6018EpQJM
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#OnThisDay, we mark World Menopause Day. This year's theme, “Chronic Pain at Midlife,” shines a light on an often-overlooked aspect of menopause and calls for greater awareness, research and support. 💜
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Our Employer Brand Ambassador Programme has done it again! 🏆 Highly Commended at the Social Media Marketing Awards 2026 in the Employee Advocacy or Social Selling Programme category. A huge thank you to our #SNambassadors and everyone behind the programme! #LifeAtSpringerNature
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#OnThisDay in 1956, Mae Jemison was born. A physician, engineer, and NASA astronaut, she became the first African American woman to travel into space, inspiring generations to pursue science, exploration, and discovery. 🚀
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Triple-negative breast cancer can evade immune attack by sending molecular messages through exosomes. A study reveals how these tiny vesicles reprogram T cells and reshape their receptor repertoires, uncovering a potential therapeutic target. spklr.io/6011EV8mc
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Explore the #SDG1 Hub: your gateway to research, resources and latest publications on poverty, inequality & sustainable development. In support of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we've brought together content & resources: spklr.io/6014EpLzs #EndPoverty
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Science and equality were both part of Florence Wells Slater's legacy. #OnThisDay marks the birth of the entomologist, educator, and advocate who contributed to insect research while championing equal pay for equal work.
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Injuries to the remains of a recently excavated Neanderthal individual from Shanidar Cave, Iraqi Kurdistan, suggest that they may have been fatally wounded by a wooden spear, according to a paper published in Scientific Reports: spklr.io/6013EV1rc
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What happens to the Amazon as CO₂ levels keep rising? Researchers are running a groundbreaking experiment to uncover how the world's largest rainforest may respond to a changing climate. Explore the story in pictures: spklr.io/6016Ephke
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Five years into our journey to net zero, we've cut emissions by ~50% from our 2019 baseline and are taking stock of the lessons learned along the way. Read more from Thea Sherer on our progress, challenges and next steps: spklr.io/6019EVB0T
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