La ciencia en contextos periféricos

El último libro de Pablo Kreimer (2019) estudia las particularidades de los procesos de producción y uso del conocimiento científico y tecnológico en América Latina como región periférica.

The Moorish Pavilion and its design

This article discusses the aesthetic features and influences of the moorish pavilion such as the Alhambra, in Spain, and the Berlin Synagogue.

Women in sciences, a historiographical reflection

On International Women Day, we selected articles that offer a historiographical reflection on women’s contribution to science and technology.

Scientists in fiction

This article seeks to understand how science and scientists are portrayed in films.

Women in sciences

This special issue of the journal “Transversal: International Journal for the Historiography of Science” features a historiographical reflection on women’s contribution to science and technology.

A statement on science and technology in Brazil

The Deliberative Council of Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) – after a meeting on April 5, 2019 – has joined other scientific institutions to express intense concern about the cuts in the Federal Budget, announced by the Brazilian Ministry of Finance on March 29.

Call for papers: Women in Science

Transversal: International Journal for the Historiography of Science is pleased to announce a Call for Papers for a special issue on the work of women in sciences and philosophy.

Scientific misconduct, a global problem

Nicholas Steneck, Director of the Research, Ethics and Integrity Program at the University of Michigan, talked about plagiarism and data falsification in a recent event at Fapesp, São Paulo. Watch the video.