Scientists bat for hosting virtual conferences even after Covid Updated: Updated: March 09, 2021 12:52 IST According to a poll of over 900 readers of Nature magazine, a year of online research conferences has brought many benefits. Share Article Scientists bat for hosting virtual conferences even after Covid. | Photo Credit: Reuters According to a poll of over 900 readers of Nature magazine, a year of online research conferences has brought many benefits. (Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click here to subscribe for free.) Despite 'Zoom fatigue' and the inability to simulate in-person networking with colleagues, scientists want conferences to be held virtually even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over, citing ease of attending from anywhere in the world and low carbon footprint among its many perks.