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Hyberbolic adjectives have been on the rise in academic writing. A study explores how this persuasive language is deployed across different fields of research
The election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ('Lula') as president of Brazil on 30 October 2022 marked the end of the populist Bolsonaro era. In this Feature, five Brazilian scientists discuss their hopes and expectations for the new presidency and its scientific policies.
20 years after the first draft genome was released, researchers have published a draft human ‘pangenome’ — a snapshot of what may become a new reference for genetic research capturing more of human diversity than has been previously available.
Bacteria and fungi recently discovered in the Swiss Alps can digest biodegradable plastics at low temperatures. This ability, if upscaled to an industrial scale, will save money and energy during recycling, say scientists.
Science is not the only form of knowledge but it is the best, being the most successful epistemic enterprise in history.
The European Research Council is revamping its project evaluation process from 2024 in line with the EU-wide push for a less prescriptive approach to evaluating scientific impact.
A new initiative aims to replicate the concept underlying the European Semester with a similar forum for research, development and innovation policies.
Although the acute phase of the pandemic may be over, experts agree that the virus's effects will remain profound
On 2 May 2023, State Secretary Martina Hirayama and British Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, George Freeman, opened the first meeting of the Joint Swiss-British Committee for Science and Innovation. This meeting between the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) and the British Department for Science, Innovation and Technology was mainly centred on bilateral cooperation in research and innovation.
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) are continuing a marking and assessment boycott over pay and working conditions. The BBC spoke to students and staff at the University of Cambridge about how the situation is being handled there.
Conditions that affect women more than men garner less funding. But boosting investment could reap big rewards. These charts show how.
