Scientists bat for hosting virtual conferences even after Covid pandemic SECTIONS Last Updated: Mar 08, 2021, 01:38 PM IST Share Synopsis It has been a year since the American Physical Society (APS)cancelled its meeting just days before it was to begin in Denver, US, on March 2, last year due to the situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images Another biggest benefit after accessibility, the survey respondents said, was the lower carbon footprint offered by virtual meetings due to less travel involved. 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.