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The Holtzbrinck Prize for Science Journalism is looking for the best contributions of the year. Since 1995, the prize has honored journalists who make scientific topics accessible to everyone.
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What does it mean to build AI and how can we achieve accountability for its impact? This Springer book shines a light on current and future AI ethics topics viewed through the lenses of 30 global practitioners and academics. Get the book: spklr.io/633268j2cs

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#OnThisDay in 1935, Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo from Honolulu to Oakland. A daring 2,408-mile journey across the Pacific. Today, we celebrate her courage and trailblazing spirit. 🌊✈️

An estimated 40 percent of U.S. adults set New Year’s resolutions any given year.

Here is why most of them fail and how science-backed strategies can build habits that last: spklr.io/633268V13K

DLD brings 1,500 pioneers together to navigate chaos—not tame it. Where AI meets ethics, ideas spark ecosystems, and pioneers shape progress. Join Luca Maltagliati (@natastron.nature.com) for a panel that will explore humanity’s return to the moon: spklr.io/633238kPzH

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Publish a book with Springer Nature and benefit from expert editors, high impact, global reach, and more. Submit your book idea to get started: bit.ly/4mSdyvz

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Born on January 8th 1942, Stephen Hawking became one of the most influential theoretical physicists of our time. His work on black holes and cosmology changed how we understand the universe. #OnThisDay we celebrate his brilliance and curiosity. 🌌

What lies ahead for the book trade in 2026? @thebookseller.com asked publishing executives for their predictions for the new year.

Read what our Chief Publishing Officer Harsh Jegadeesan and others had to say about challenges and opportunities: spklr.io/633228pCiq

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Using stories surrounding lives and struggles of Nobel Laureates, this @springer.springernature.com book illustrates the complexity of scientific discovery. It explains the science behind notable Nobel Prizes and illustrates importance of ethics in science: spklr.io/63324BlBag

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🎄❄️ Our #PetsOfSN have been living their best festive lives! From snuggling under twinkling Christmas trees to burrowing in warm blankets, they’ve mastered the art of cozy winter vibes. They deserved to be spoiled with tasty treats, endless cuddles, and a few snowy adventures.

We’re proud to welcome new society partners to the Springer Nature family in 2026.

Today, we collaborate with 800+ leading societies worldwide, publishing 1,200+ journals, and these new partnerships strengthen our shared commitment to advancing research.

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Our 2nd Global Research Pulse report focuses on India, the world’s 5th-largest economy, and home to 259 researchers in R&D per million people.
It delivers data-driven insights to help our editors shape journal strategy and deepen global engagement: spklr.io/63320BoFe0
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Overton ReportA new, first of its kind, report from Springer Nature, in partnership with Overton, offers the most comprehensive picture yet of how academic research is influencing real-world policy tied to the SDGs. You can explore the report here:

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In this Social Science Matters article, Raymond Murphy, author of The Fossil-Fuelled Climate Crisis: Foresight or Discounting Danger?, discusses why we need real-world insights from climate science: spklr.io/63320BQnjM

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As we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome 2026, let's take a moment to reflect on the past year.

To all our incredible colleagues, authors, editors, reviewers, customers, and followers—thank you for inspiring progress and advancing knowledge with us! Here’s to continuing our journey in 2026!
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Orca and Pacific white-sided dolphins may hunt together, says research in Scientific Reports. Study shows orca follow dolphins to find salmon, and even share scraps: spklr.io/63328B4vsA

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The 10th volume in Palgrave's How Ireland Voted series shares analysis of the 2024 election. It covers campaign, results, voting behaviour & government formation. With overview of new emerging party system, it asks: is this the New Normal?
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Science for a Sustainable Future, a joint initiative by SDSN & Springer Nature, asked: What’s needed to make the SDGs happen by 2030?

Explore insights from two webinars on science-policy links & the power of data for SDG 4.

Read more: spklr.io/63328BIWkj

With some estimates placing the number of Hawaiian monk seals left in the wild at just 1,600, the species is one of the world’s most endangered types of seals. Researchers have now uncovered 20 new underwater calls. Listen to learn more: spklr.io/63327BImeJ

Happy holidays to all our colleagues, authors, editors, reviewers, customers and followers! However you choose to celebrate the holidays, may they be full of happiness and joy!

Who Guards the Guardians of Public Safety?

Read this Social Science Matter blog by Louise Westmarland, author of Police Ethics: Cop Culture, Corruption and the Blue Code of Silence: spklr.io/63328BQnka

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15–17 Jan, Munich: DLD brings 1,500 pioneers together to navigate chaos—not tame it. Where AI meets ethics, ideas spark ecosystems, and pioneers shape progress. Join Saskia Steinacker on January 16 for a keynote on trust, science & collaboration.
Learn more: spklr.io/63321BxXDN
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Springer Nature's SDG 3 Newsletter in 2025: check out the most popular blogs in this yearly round-up! In 6 newsletters, nearly 50 contributors published 64 blogs spotlighting issues and events of interest to the research community: spklr.io/63328BvZeQ

In 1898, Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium, a breakthrough that transformed science and medicine. This discovery paved the way for cancer treatments and deepened our understanding of radioactivity.

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We are celebrating Hanukkah this week! 🕎 This eight-day Jewish festival reaffirms the ideals of Judaism and commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem by the lighting of candles on each day of the festival. Wishing you a bright and joyous Hanukkah! ✨ #OnThisDay