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The danger of scientific meetings going online only

02 Jul 2020
Taken from the July 2020 issue of Physics World.

Harry CollinsBill Barnes and Riccardo Sapienza warn against a wholesale shift to virtual workshops and conferences following the COVID-19 pandemic

Photo of a group presentation
Social impact Fewer chances to build relationships face-to-face could pose a danger to future generations of scientists. (Courtesy: iStock/Cecilie_Arcurs)
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of countless conferences and workshops across the

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