Science Magazine Podcast Making Latin American science visible, and advances in cooling tech
Dec 5, 2024
Freelance science writer Sofia Moutinho, who focuses on open-access science in Latin America, discusses efforts to boost the visibility of local journals. She highlights the 'diamond model' for accessible publishing. Brent Grocholski, departing physical sciences editor, shares insights on innovative cooling technologies, including elastocaloric and electrocaloric systems. He emphasizes their potential for energy efficiency in combating climate change while reflecting on his career in advancing these technologies.
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Diamond Open Access Model
- Diamond Open Access platforms promote local science and offer free publishing and reading.
- This model addresses the financial challenges faced by researchers in lower-income countries.
Past Literature Access
- Accessing scientific literature was previously difficult, involving physical libraries and individual journal websites.
- The internet promised easier access, but local journals still struggled with visibility.
Platform Origins and Funding
- Latin American Diamond Open Access platforms are often driven by individual researchers, not government policy.
- This makes them less susceptible to changing government budgets, although funding challenges remain.