Scientists bat for hosting virtual conferences even after covid-19

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Nearly 75 percent of survey respondents said scientific conferences should continue to be hosted virtually, or have a virtual component, even after the pandemic ends. Many researchers say


that in the past year they have been able to attend more meetings because they were virtual. Another biggest benefit, the respondents said, was the lower carbon footprint offered by virtual


meetings due to restricted travel.