The Misplaced Incentives in Academic Publishing
Scientists who spend time peer-reviewing manuscripts don't get rewarded for their efforts. It's time to change that.
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Why Scientific Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever
This year, 49% of the world will go to the polls. Political support for science-informed policy is not a given. Maria Caffrey, a whistleblower who defended scientific integrity under the Trump administration, offers advice on media engagement during this time.
Joint Calls with India Expected As Brussels Seeks Deeper Tech Ties
The EU is planning several joint calls with India in next year's work programme for Horizon Europe, as Brussels tries to strengthen its links with New Delhi, in order to weaken Russian influence.
Five Fascinating Science Museums Across the World That You Must Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Five Fascinating Science Museums Across the World That You Must Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Science museums are gateways to the wonders of the natural world, offering engaging and educational experiences for visitors of all ages. Here are five fascinat
Is Your Research a Trade Secret? South Korean Data-sharing Case is a Wake-up Call
Is Your Research a Trade Secret? South Korean Data-sharing Case is a Wake-up Call
As science becomes more globalized, researchers must safeguard sensitive data from inadvertent legal breaches.
Borderlands Gamers Fuel the Next Generation of Citizen Science
Researchers explore how video games can improve scientific understanding of the tree of life.
Associate Editors: Please Jump in the Mosh Pit
Journal associate editors must ruffle feathers from time to time during the publication process for the greater scientific good.
European Research Collaboration Has Seen a Huge Rise - and Deepening Concentration
European Research Collaboration Has Seen a Huge Rise - and Deepening Concentration
Research collaboration is growing apace and shows no signs of stopping. According to the latest research and innovation data from the European Commission, the number of co-patents, joint publications and multinational EU projects, are all on the rise.
The Ecosystem: Learn to Live with the East-west Innovation Gap, Commission is Told
The Ecosystem: Learn to Live with the East-west Innovation Gap, Commission is Told
The EU's ambition of levelling up innovation in every region of Europe is misguided, according to a senior European Commission advisory group.
Europe Reviews Science Diplomacy Policy After Ukraine Invasion Shock
Europe Reviews Science Diplomacy Policy After Ukraine Invasion Shock
As Russian troops massed on the Ukrainian border in February 2022, waiting for a signal to invade from the Kremlin, scientific relations between Russia and Europe were looking healthy.
Judge Open Science by Its Outcomes, Not Its Outputs
Counting publications does not build equity, integrity and value.
Research Evaluation Should Be Pragmatic, Not a Choice Between Peer Review and Metrics
Research Evaluation Should Be Pragmatic, Not a Choice Between Peer Review and Metrics
A more nuanced balance between the use of metrics and peer review in research assessment might be needed.
Member States Call for a Greater Role in Shaping FP10
Member states have laid out their broad plans for the next framework research programme, FP10, calling for EU governments to be more involved in strategic priority setting, and for the creation of 'Collaborative Research Actions' to support basic research.
EU Needs a Strong R&I Ecosystem More Than Ever, Commission Report Finds
Annual report on EU science, research and innovation performance defines challenges in a time of increasingly tense geopolitics
Imposter Participants Are Compromising Qualitative Research
When recruiting study volunteers online, how can researchers deal with participants who fake their identities?
Radical Women-Only Hiring Policy Improves Diversity at Dutch University
Radical Women-Only Hiring Policy Improves Diversity at Dutch University
Number of women faculty at the Eindhoven University of Technology jumped from 22% to 29% in first 5 years
Mix of Policies Needed to Support Diamond Open Access
EU-funded Diamas project wants to raise awareness of benefits of scholarly publishing model
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Other Sexual and Gender Minority Health Disparities: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Other Sexual and Gender Minority Health Disparities: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians
LGBTQ+ populations in the United States continue to experience disparities in health and health care. In this position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) reaffirms and updates much of its long-standing policy on LGBTQ+ health.
What Are the Three Main Political Parties Promising on Science at the UK Election?
Scientists Identify Safe Havens We Must Preserve to Prevent 'the Sixth Great Extinction of Life on Earth'
Scientists Identify Safe Havens We Must Preserve to Prevent 'the Sixth Great Extinction of Life on Earth'
If we act now, scientists say, we can prevent human-caused extinctions wiping out our planet’s wildlife.
Diseases with Higher Burden in Asia and Africa Lack Research Funding
These neglected tropical diseases typically affect populations in the poorest parts of the world
Negotiations Advance Towards Global Intergovernmental Science-policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention
Negotiations Advance Towards Global Intergovernmental Science-policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention
Governments gathered in Geneva have advanced in the process to establish a science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention
Slovenia to Join European Space Agency
Esa leader hails “milestone” for agency and country alike
Cyberattacks Are Hitting Research Institutions With Devastating Effects
Hackers are targeting universities and research institutes with ransomware, leaving staff and students without the ability to work.
'It Can Feel Like There's No Way Out' - Political Scientists Face Pushback on Their Work
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