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In the latest twist of the publishing arms race, firms churning out fake papers have taken to bribing journal editors.
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Viewpoint: Scaling Down Science Won't Save the Planet
Some scientists want to scale back their research to reduce carbon emissions. Instead of this being equated with a need to scale down research infrastructures and data centres, we need to take action to ensure these facilities are sustainable.
Canada Tightens Security for University Research, Affecting Ties to China
Canada Tightens Security for University Research, Affecting Ties to China
With geopolitical tensions mounting, the Canadian government announced a new security system for university research that aims to prevent tech secrets leaking to key Chinese, Russian or Iranian research institutions.
Policy Makers Believe Money Motivates More Than It Does
Policy Makers Believe Money Motivates More Than It Does
To motivate contributions to public goods, should policy makers employ financial incentives like taxes, fines, subsidies, and rewards? Academic literature suggests the impact of financial incentives is not always positive.
Connecting Researchers and Legislators Can Lead to Policies That Reflect Scientific Evidence
Connecting Researchers and Legislators Can Lead to Policies That Reflect Scientific Evidence
Researchers want real-world impact. Lawmakers want programs that work. The public wants to benefit from taxpayer-funded research. Building a bridge from academia to legislatures is key to all three.
The Open Science Movement for Sharing Laboratory Materials Gains Momentum
Many researchers support open science, but how can they translate this view into behaviours to boost sharing?
High-profile Effort to Tackle Academia's Fake-paper Problem
Paper mills are polluting the literature - a group will study them in detail to stem the flow of bogus research.
Horizon Europe: 2023 Winners and Losers Revealed
Last year was the second in which the EU's €95 billion Horizon Europe research and innovation programme was fully up and running - and with a new year, comes a chance to see how 2023 shook out.
Realistically shaping scientific cooperation with China
The DAAD has today published guidelines for academic cooperation with China in a recommendation paper.
Swiss Data Protection Standard Accepted in EU
The European Commission has classified Swiss data protection as equivalent to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative
Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative
Inter-African collaboration among academics and science researchers on the continent remains low despite widespread calls at a political level to foster partnerships
Next EU R&D Programme Should Have Longer-term Outlook
Life sciences research centres join others in calling for ringfenced €200 billion budget
Explosion of Violence in Ecuador Shuts Down Science
At week’s end, campuses were closed and fieldwork canceled in the biodiversity-rich country
What Counts As Plagiarism? Harvard President's Resignation Sparks Debate
Allegations against Harvard President, Claudine Gay, have left researchers arguing over academic standards and practices.
Proper Citation of Research by Journalists is Necessary for More Trustworthy News
Proper Citation of Research by Journalists is Necessary for More Trustworthy News
Based on a study of how research is cited in national and local media sources, Andy Tattersall shows how research is often poorly represented in the media and suggests better community standards around linking to original research could improve trust in mainstream media.
Research and Technology Organisations Call for Balanced EU Approach to Research Security
Research and Technology Organisations Call for Balanced EU Approach to Research Security
EU's upcoming recommendations for tackling foreign interference in research must walk a fine line between protecting security and enabling international collaboration, research and technology organisations say.
The Key to Fighting Pseudoscience Isn't Mockery - it's Empathy
Evidence shows that shoving data in peoples' faces doesn't work to change minds.
Open Access Research Outputs Receive More Diverse Citations
The goal of open access is to allow more people to read and use research outputs. An observed association between highly cited research outputs and open access has been claimed as evidence of increased usage of the research, but this remains controversial.
Not-for-profit Scholarly Publishing Might Not Be Cheaper - And That's OK
The rising cost of academic publishing is causing consternation across the research ecosystem and prompting calls in Europe for a transition to not-for-profit publishing models.
The Science Stories You Missed over the Holiday Period
Hear the biggest stories from the world of science.
Viewpoint: Framework Programme 10 Needs a Balance of Basic and Applied Research
Viewpoint: Framework Programme 10 Needs a Balance of Basic and Applied Research
Leading academics defend EU research missions and say productivity growth should not be the direct goal of European investment in research and innovation.
Open Science is Making Headway but Needs Further Support, UNESCO Says
Open science policies are gathering pace, but further progress depends on wider culture change, improved monitoring and better policy support, UNESCO says.
Did the Battle Against 'Misinformation' Go Too Far?
The pandemic brought a massive effort to limit the spread of bad health information. Did it do more harm than good?
Innovating Fairly: Switzerland's Lessons for Silicon Valley
In Silicon Valley there is a stark contrast between unbridled innovation and growing inequality. Can the Swiss model offer solutions?
How Sharing Your Science in an Opinion Piece Can Boost Your Career
Don't rely solely on academic papers to raise your professional profile. General readers are interested in your opinions, too.
The Weaponisation of Forensic Research Auditing Will Not Resolve Systemic Research Misconduct
The Weaponisation of Forensic Research Auditing Will Not Resolve Systemic Research Misconduct
The trend for the politically motivated forensic scrutiny of the research records of academics has a chilling effect on academic freedom and distracts from efforts to address more important systemic issues in research integrity.
The Five Challenges to a Truly Global Horizon Programme
After another year of conflict and war in 2023, there is a ray of hope for a peaceful New Year: the emergence of the EU's Horizon Europe programme as an extraordinary engine of global scientific cooperation.
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