
Did you miss the best bits of 2020?
Here are a few lists of the best of the best over the last 12 months. As you take one last parting glance at 2020 make sure you didn't miss anything.
COVID-19 loomed large in the world of retractions. According to sources, over 39 articles about the novel coronavirus have been retracted from preprint servers or peer-reviewed journals — so far.
Nature’s 10 list explores key developments in science this year and some of the people who played important parts in these milestones.
Graphic visual representations of information for rapid data transfer, which infographics best improved cognition through smart image utilization in 2020?
The Royal Society’s 2020 shortlist— what makes them intriguing, accessible and exciting. Good science, like good art, is creative, finding the best possible truth—and communicating it.
Kids will have a blast and learn STEM principles with these toys. Science is a subject that doesn't have to feel intimidating, it can actually be interesting and fun for kids of all ages.
After a year that feels like you have been living the plot of a sci-fi movie, what with a global pandemic and fake truths, it only serves to make this year’s offerings more comforting in their escapism.
The discovery of electromagnetism and X-rays, plus the first atomic bomb made this year’s list. 2020, the International Year of Good Vision, was also great year for scientific anniversaries.
Google data confirms that coronavirus dominated our lives. The top search was, of course, ‘coronavirus’ as people flocked to Google to make sense of the new reality.
If you enjoy science or science-related podcasts, sit back and enjoy this hand-selected list of recommended free science-themed podcasts.
Science in 2020 has been so amazing that it has seen some of our most impressive discoveries. Breakthroughs in 2020 could lead us in new directions and challenge the boundaries of what we're capable of.
2020 has been a year like no other. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed science to the forefront and dominated lives. But the year also produced great new images unrelated to the virus.
Altmetric captures unique, nuanced, and networked engagement with millions of publications each year. The list for 2020 hasn't been released yet but feel free to scan the results for 2019.
...a quick mention for the team at Niche Science & Technology Ltd, your Number 1 partner for 2020, going that extra mile and delivering under challenging conditions.
We look forward to being your best decision in 2021.


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The clinical stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough therapies for patients suffering with cancer,
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13th December 2016
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The largest pharmaceutical companies not surprisingly rely on the largest contract research organizations
27th January 2023
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Concerns about readiness of the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Clinical Trials Information System persist as the.
14th February 2022
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12th July 2017
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The UK's world-class human challenge study gives us new information about SARS-CoV-2 cases that were mild in 36 healthy.
5th April 2017
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20th October 2020
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Frights create a happy Halloween by providing the thrill of fear in a controlled and safe environment, turning what.
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Every year, a huge amount of scientific data is released. It's out there, but how do you find it?
13th March 2017
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When I was younger, the opening lines of the Beatle’s seminal ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ resonated.
11th May 2023
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Investigator sites are very important to clinical studies because they make sure that new drugs are safe and work well.
19th October 2018
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15th May 2017
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6th July 2018
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It was encouraging to see so many partners at the 2017 General Assembly meeting last December
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Over the years friends, colleagues and industry leaders have shared their many of their insights with me freely
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Rational Vaccines (RVx) announces MHRA Innovation Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) approval for their live attenuated.
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The proceedings of the Association for Human Pharmacology in the Pharmaceutical Industry (AHPPI)
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I am shamelessly referencing our Insider’s Insights (IIs) to Dr Who’s TARDIS – our latest edition
9th January 2015
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18th May 2023
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Have you seen our latest Insider's Insight on Case Reports? Once a staple of medical journals,
31st May 2023
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Advisory board meetings are often used to address perceived knowledge gaps and build consensus.
2nd March 2021
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Experience at Niche has taught us that clinical study protocols are born in the white-hot fire
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