Taken strictly, the term “indigenous peoples” means the original inhabitants of a given area, though it is commonly used to mean people living in their ancestral area who have maintained traditional customs and culture from before contact with colonizing cultures. The Indigenous peoples of the world have rich cultures, languages, histories, and knowledge systems that […]

English is undoubtedly the lingua franca of academic communication. Greek, Latin, Arabic, French, and German have each previously enjoyed this status, but none became so deeply entrenched as English. In fact, English is so pervasive in science and academia in many countries that English-language papers outnumber those published in the native language. For example, English-language […]

Societies and publishers are increasingly using their platforms to promote their field in novel ways, such as by hosting awards or creating useful infographics to disseminate shareable information. These organizations now also produce learning resources targeting many audiences, ranging from current professionals to kindergarteners, with the aim of promoting their field. While this is a […]