It has been a year since the American Physical Society (APS) cancelled its meeting just days before it was to begin in Denver, US, on March 2, last year due to COVID-19.
Scientists bat for hosting virtual conferences even after Covid
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March 09, 2021 12:52 IST
According to a poll of over 900 readers of Nature magazine, a year of online research conferences has brought many benefits.
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Scientists bat for hosting virtual conferences even after Covid.
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According to a poll of over 900 readers of Nature magazine, a year of online research conferences has brought many benefits.
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Despite Zoom fatigue and the inability to simulate in-person networking with colleagues, scientists want conferences to be held virtually even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, citing ease of attending from anywhere in the world and low carbon footprint among its many perks.
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Scientists bat for hosting virtual conferences even after Covid pandemic
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It has been a year since the American Physical Society (APS)cancelled its meeting just days before it was to begin in Denver, US, on March 2, last year due to the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Another biggest benefit after accessibility, the survey respondents said, was the lower carbon footprint offered by virtual meetings due to less travel involved.
Despite Zoom fatigue and the inability to simulate in-person networking with colleagues, scientists want conferences to be held virtually even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, citing ease of attending from anywhere in the world and low carbon footprint among its many perks.