Wax Worm Saliva Rapidly Breaks Down Plastic Bags, Scientists Discover
Its enzymes degrade polyethylene within hours at room temperature and could 'revolutionise' recycling
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COP27: Activists 'baffled' That Coca-Cola Will Be Sponsor
Climate activists say Egypt should reverse its decision because of Coca-Cola's plastic pollution.
Study Shows How Math, Science Identity in Students Affects College, Career Outcomes
COVID Inquiry: the UK Government's Pandemic Response Was Often Not 'guided by the Science' - Yet Now Scientists Are Under Fire
COVID Inquiry: the UK Government's Pandemic Response Was Often Not 'guided by the Science' - Yet Now Scientists Are Under Fire
An ongoing narrative seeks to shift the blame away from the government for mismanagement of the pandemic, by depicting it as beholden to all-powerful scientists.
CERN Publishes Comprehensive Open Science Policy
During its 209th Session in September, the CERN Council approved a new policy for open science at the Organization, with immediate effect.
What Italy's Far-Right Election Victory Means for Science
Researchers fear further cuts to funding and a lack of action on climate.
Where is the UK Science Minister? Government's Plans Worry Researchers
New Prime Minister Liz Truss has yet to appoint someone to oversee research, and her economic policy has sparked a currency crisis.
A Framework for Sex, Gender, and Diversity Analysis in Research
US Needs to Do Better in Science Diplomacy, White House Says
The White House sent a report to Congress urging that the US do a better job supporting international research collaboration - and saying that currently it is losing out to China and other competitors because of poor organisation.
The role of the past: Policy feedback and citizens' acceptance of information communication technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic in China
The role of the past: Policy feedback and citizens' acceptance of information communication technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic in China
How Nature Contributed to Science's Discriminatory Legacy
Nature examines its history in order to acknowledge it - and learn from it.
Liberal Arts and Sciences After Bologna: What's Next?
Liberal Arts and Sciences After Bologna: What's Next?
Times have changed, and the conditions that fostered the rise of liberal arts and sciences programs after the start of the Bologna reforms no longer obtain. This raises the question of how the liberal arts and sciences movement will continue in the near future. Can it still have any relevance in a changing context?
Does Fake News Affect Voting Behaviour?
What has been the impact of fake news on votes for populist parties in recent elections?
Researchers Campaign Against Proposed €663M Cut to Horizon Europe in 2023
Researchers Campaign Against Proposed €663M Cut to Horizon Europe in 2023
It's that time of the year, and the Brussels research community is urging policymakers to ensure there is enough money for the EU's Horizon Europe research programme in 2023.
How Will Academia Handle the Zero Embargo?
The OSTP Nelson Memo has caused quite a stir in scholarly communication circles. How will academia handle the zero embargo?
Prime Minister Scraps Science Policy Body in Cabinet Shake-up
The number of cabinet committees has been slimmed down from 20 to just six, with the National Science and Technology Council among those abolished.
In Disrupted Russian Academy Election, Researchers Find Signs of State Meddling
Leader of Russia's largest chipmaker elected president after incumbent's sudden withdrawal.
What Kind of Science Is This?: On the Documenta Fifteen "Expert Panel" - Notes - E-flux
China Bets Big on Brain Research with Massive Cash Infusion and Openness to Monkey Studies
China Bets Big on Brain Research with Massive Cash Infusion and Openness to Monkey Studies
Ambitious $746 million program aims to complement big neuroscience projects in Europe and the United States.
The Possibilities of Open Science
Research Information spoke to four experts in the field about the ongoing move to open science, and the challenges that have emerged in an increasingly complex open-science ecosystem.
Open Letter: Open Science Should Provide Support, Not Impose Sanctions
Open Letter: Open Science Should Provide Support, Not Impose Sanctions
Beyond ideological boundaries, the Open Science movement should address the question of whether and, if so, under which framework conditions “closeness” can be appropriate in global, political crises. Openness must not be abused to place sanctions in global, political crises by closing open offers.
Championing the Role of Technicians
As the start of the 2022/23 academic year begins, it’s timely to draw attention to technicians who play a critical role in higher education and research.
Most US Professors Are Trained at Same Few Elite Universities
'Jarring' study reveals hiring bias at US institutions.
The Case for Lotteries As a Tiebreaker of Quality in Research Funding
The Case for Lotteries As a Tiebreaker of Quality in Research Funding
More funders should consider using randomization to choose grant recipients when decisions are too close to call.
Does Trust in Research Begin with Trust in Peer Review?
Does trust in research begin with trust in peer review across the whole ecosystem, and what does that look like for different communities and stakeholders?
NIH advisers seek tighter oversight of risky pathogen experiments
Biosecurity advisers to the federal government are calling for tighter scrutiny of experiments with potentially dangerous viruses and other pathogens, reflecting an ongoing debate within the scientific community over the benefits and risks of such laboratory research.
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