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COVID-19 Tracking Experts: Better Data Needed to Defeat Misinformation

COVID-19 Tracking Experts: Better Data Needed to Defeat Misinformation

Scientists can reclaim public standing with better communication.

It's Time to Make Science in Remote Places Family-Friendly

It's Time to Make Science in Remote Places Family-Friendly

Stories of juggling parenting and fieldwork, and argue that more should be done to help retain scientist-parents, particularly women, in academia.

New Evidence Supports the Rosalind Franklin Phenomenon

New Evidence Supports the Rosalind Franklin Phenomenon

What are the factors in women publishing less than men do in science? Or is the issue that women are credited less in science than men?

What Japan's Election Means for Controversial Defence Research

What Japan's Election Means for Controversial Defence Research

Scientists are concerned that the ruling coalition's landslide victory will mean continued investment in science that could be applied for military purposes.

Survey: More Than Half of Higher Ed Workers Plan to Leave

Survey: More Than Half of Higher Ed Workers Plan to Leave

Many higher education employees are headed for the exits, according to a new survey from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, which found that more than half of respondents said they were likely to look for other employment within the next 12 months.

Broader Scope is Key to the Future of 'Science of Science'

Broader Scope is Key to the Future of 'Science of Science'

As the field of 'science of science' matures, it is looking for ways to use its data-driven insights to make a tangible mark in science policy.

Capannori Becomes the First Zero Waste Certified City in Italy and the Third in Europe

Capannori Becomes the First Zero Waste Certified City in Italy and the Third in Europe

Shortly after celebrating the 15th anniversary of its zero waste commitment, the Tuscan city of Capannori has become a Zero Waste City.

Seven Ways the War in Ukraine is Changing Global Science

Seven Ways the War in Ukraine is Changing Global Science

Impacts on research are being felt more widely than just in Ukraine and Russia.

'I Feel Disposable': Thousands of Scientists' Jobs at Risk in Japan

'I Feel Disposable': Thousands of Scientists' Jobs at Risk in Japan

Universities are terminating workers on fixed-term contracts - but unions say the actions do not reflect the purpose of employment laws introduced 10 years ago.

"She Told Me, if She Couldn't Do Research, Her Life Would Be Finished"

"She Told Me, if She Couldn't Do Research, Her Life Would Be Finished"

Since March, dozens of researchers from Ukraine have been welcomed at Swiss universities through a special scheme organised by the Scholars at Risk network and the Swiss National Science Foundation.

The Need for Diversity in Genome Sequencing

The Need for Diversity in Genome Sequencing

A majority of the DNA that has been sequenced for research comes from donors of European ancestry. That causes a knowledge gap about the genome of people from the rest of the world.

Four Countries Won More Than Half of ERC Projects in Horizon 2020

Four Countries Won More Than Half of ERC Projects in Horizon 2020

A new in-depth analysis of all research projects funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under Horizon 2020, reveals 55% of all grants combined went to the UK, Germany, France and the Netherlands.

Revealed: Hundreds of Billions of Stars. Now Let's Search Them for Life

Revealed: Hundreds of Billions of Stars. Now Let's Search Them for Life

For astrobiologists, the first image from Nasa's James Webb Space Telescope reveals infinite possibilities of life beyond Earth, says this author.

The True Legacy of Gregor Mendel: Careful, Rigorous and Humble Science

The True Legacy of Gregor Mendel: Careful, Rigorous and Humble Science

The friar's experiments laid the groundwork for genetics - and his understated approach to his work is inspirational.

Bees Boost Crops and Could Steady Food Prices

Bees Boost Crops and Could Steady Food Prices

Supporting and enhancing pollinators could help stabilise the production of important crops like oilseeds and fruit.

Prestigious Science Funder Not Told of Breaches

Prestigious Science Funder Not Told of Breaches

An inquiry into a university lecturer found he breached policy in an unprofessional relationship with a student. 

China's Roadblocks to Becoming A Science Superpower

China's Roadblocks to Becoming A Science Superpower

Historical and structural problems complicate Beijing's vision of tech leadership.

Application of Theories of the Policy Process in Research on Consumption of Sustainable Diets: a Systematic Review - BMC Public Health

Application of Theories of the Policy Process in Research on Consumption of Sustainable Diets: a Systematic Review - BMC Public Health

There is a significant global lack of policy action on consumption of sustainable diets. Application of political science theories such as theories of the policy process can help in understanding policy inaction. Applying these theories could provide a more in-depth understanding of how various influences on the policy process shape decision making for consumption of sustainable diet policy.