This paper titled "Initiatives and Role of Women Scientist Forums with Mentorship Opportunities in Stem" was conducted by S. Konyeha, G. I. Agwam, E. Musa and I. V. Ngonadi all of the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria and A. C. Afehomo of Petroleum Training Institute, Warri, Nigeria.  The paper reads: Women scientists are strategically positioned to drive the current initiatives for achieving targeted sustainable development goals (SDGs). Many women are celebrated today, who have made significant contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), despite hurdles they have been faced with in their science careers. Engaging in normal scientific collaborations was difficult for some of them and simply...

"Deep feelers" by Laurent Ballesta, France. Highly commended, Underwater. Credit: Laurent Ballesta A coalition of cheetahs crossing Kenya's dangerously raging Talek River. Bioluminescent mushrooms glowing bright green in far north Queensland, Australia. A deadly kitchen battle in Quito, Ecuador, between a tarantula and a tarantula hawk wasp. Having been run for 57 years by the Natural History Museum in London, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition showcases exceptional nature photography from around the globe — and despite the obvious technical prowess of the photographers, it can be a challenging, unsettling, and often disturbing collection of images to look at, to...