The Push for Open Access is Making Science Less Inclusive
Researchers in developing countries could be frozen out by high article charges unless wider publishing reform is undertaken, say four Brazilian researchers.
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Open Letters to Policy Makers and to the European Commission : No New Science-policy Interface for Food Systems
Open Letters to Policy Makers and to the European Commission : No New Science-policy Interface for Food Systems
Making Strides in Research Reporting - The Official PLOS Blog
Making Strides in Research Reporting - The Official PLOS Blog
PLOS keeps a watchful and enthusiastic eye on emerging research, and we update our policies as needed to address new challenges and opportunities that surface.
Gender-affirming Care Improves Mental Health for Transgender Youth
Several state legislatures have taken steps to restrict access to gender-affirming health care for transgender adolescents. That goes against medical guidelines.
Female Hummingbirds Look Like Males to Avoid Attacks
Some females found to have evolved to have bright plumage, which seems to protect against male aggression, study suggests.
Gender Gap in US Patents Leads to Few Inventions That Help Women
Inventor teams with women represent 16% of filed patents, yet are more likely than male teams to create women's health products.
R&D Charm Offensive Gets Lukewarm Reception from Australia and New Zealand
R&D Charm Offensive Gets Lukewarm Reception from Australia and New Zealand
EU officials are urging Australia and New Zealand to associate to Horizon Europe, publicly telling them how welcome they would be - but it's not clear if the feeling is mutual.
Three Questions to Address Rigour and Reproducibility Concerns in Your Grant Proposal
Three Questions to Address Rigour and Reproducibility Concerns in Your Grant Proposal
Addressing weaknesses and limitations in your science will reassure potential funders, say grant-writing coaches.
Interest in EU Research Mobility Schemes Growing in the Western Balkans
New research points to growing participation of Western Balkans researchers in EU academic exchange programmes, as the EU takes steps to welcome countries in the region as associate members of the Horizon Europe.
Webcast: How to Green Your Lab
Taking steps to lower the environmental impact of your research can reduce costs.
Evolution is Now Accepted by a Majority of Americans
The level of public acceptance of evolution in the United States is now solidly above the halfway mark, according to a new study based on a series of national public opinion surveys conducted over the last 35 years.
Working at a Scientific Society
This is the first part in a series about scientists who've launched and established careers at nonprofit professional-development organizations.
Everyone Maps Numbers in Space. But Why Don't We All Use the Same Directions?
The debate over whether number lines are innate or learned obscures a more fundamental question: Why do we map numbers to space in the first place?
The Wuhan Lab Leak Theory is More About Politics Than Science
The Wuhan Lab Leak Theory is More About Politics Than Science
Whatever Biden review finds, the cause of the pandemic lies in the destruction of animal habitats.
The Curse of More, Or, Does Anybody Have Any Time Left to Do Research?
How much more work can we pile on researchers?
Hundreds of UK and EU Cosmetics Products Contain Ingredients Tested on Animals
New analysis finds chemicals tested on animals in moisturisers, lipsticks, hair conditioner and sunscreen, despite ban.
'No One Wanted to Read' His Book on Pandemic Psychology - then Covid Hit
Australian psychologist Steven Taylor published what would turn out to be a prophetic book, and it has become like a Lonely Planet guide to the pandemic.
French Scientist Who Pushed Unproven Covid Drug May Be Forced from Post
Didier Raoult, who promoted hydroxychloroquine treatment, may not be able to continue his research.
Delta's Rise is Fuelled by Rampant Spread from People Who Feel Fine
People infected with the Delta variant generally do not have COVID-19 symptoms until two days after they start shedding the coronavirus.
The Science Policy Script, Revised
Offering a revised set of foundational assumptions on science policy and a fresh point of entry for the field of Science & Technology Studies to contribute to the discourse.
Vaccine Hesitancy is a Symptom of People's Broken Relationship with the State | Nesrine Malik
From A-levels to Pensions, Algorithms Make Easy Targets - but They Aren't to Blame
From A-levels to Pensions, Algorithms Make Easy Targets - but They Aren't to Blame
Poor policy outcomes are not the responsibility of 'mutant maths', but of choices made by people in power.
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