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The second day of Science Online London got off to an excellent start with a keynote from neuroscientist MaryAnn Martone. MaryAnn also set the tone for the workshops, explaining the current limitations and need for better use of tools and information in the context of SMA, a rare disease that afflicts infants.  Read more

Below is a Storify archiving the tweets from the last panel on Day 1 of Science Online London. The topic of debate was, “Incentives – What’s in it for us?” The panel aimed to pull together a diverse array of opinions from both the commercial and non-profit stakeholders, funders and researchers.  Read more

The format of Science Online London this year included community-sourced breakout sessions on the first day. Attendees were able to choose from four simultaneous breakout sessions, each divided into hour long sessions. Delegates could select the breakout of their choice, with one in the morning and two in the afternoon.  Read more

Below is a Storify archiving the tweets from the first panel at Science Online London on Linking with the Literature – the #arseniclife Story. The panel’s aim was to discuss how to engage with peer-reviewed literature, exploring strategies for fellow researchers, science journalists and bloggers.  Read more

This year’s Science Online London conference begins tomorrow, Friday 2nd September. Co-organised by nature.com and Digital Science and taking place at the British Library, this year’s two day event will present a range of stimulating lectures and engaging debates, as well as talks with internationally acclaimed scientists and journalists. There are also fringe events today, tomorrow and Sunday, which are open to all.  Read more