Frontiers Science House roadshow: experts meet in NY to debate sharp divides over urgent science issues

The Frontiers Science House is a new meeting venue at Davos that connects breakthrough science to government, business executives, and philanthropists. The house will host over 40 sessions on topics such as precision healthcare, planetary restoration, and digital intelligence.

The Frontiers Science House officially opened in Davos, bringing together scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to address societal challenges through open science. The week-long program highlights the importance of openness, trust, and data sharing in accelerating technological innovation and solving global issues.

Antimicrobial resistance is a fast-growing global threat that could kill more people than cancer by 2050. Scientists discussed data integrity's importance in enabling innovation and adoption during the Frontiers Science House session. A new AGI paradigm grounded in real-time interaction may be needed to overcome current limitations.

Frontiers' unique initiative, Frontiers for Young Minds (FYM), was recognized with the prestigious ALPSP Impact Award for empowering young people in scientific discovery and publishing. The journal engages over 10,000 young reviewers and has been freely read 57 million times across 230 countries.

Experts say well-publicized polar geoengineering ideas would harm ecosystems and international relations. Researchers analyze proposals like aerosol injection and ocean fertilization, finding they fail to meet scientific criteria.

A major review in Frontiers in Science highlights how unsustainable food systems contribute to both health and climate crises. Experts examine evidence-based strategies to tackle industrial food systems promoting overconsumption and environmental pressures.