The Next Generation of Coronavirus Vaccines: a Graphical Guide
New technologies might provide more potent or broader immunity - but will have to fight for market share.
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Here's What the First Two Years of Horizon Europe Look Like in Numbers
Here's What the First Two Years of Horizon Europe Look Like in Numbers
Horizon Europe is heading into its third year, and the latest statistics offer a glimpse of how the EU is spending its €95.5 billion research funding pot.
Academia's Culture of Overwork Almost Broke Me, So I'm Working to Undo It
Academia's Culture of Overwork Almost Broke Me, So I'm Working to Undo It
For young immigrant women like me, the pressures of early career research are even greater than for most. But it doesn't have to be that way.
Enabling Trustable, Transparent, and Efficient Submission and Review in an Era of Digital Transformation
Enabling Trustable, Transparent, and Efficient Submission and Review in an Era of Digital Transformation
Digital transformation in submission and peer review offers improvements for publications and a better experience for researchers and journal staff.
Commission Names Its Regional-Development Chief to Run Horizon Europe
In an effort to get its big-spending programmes working better together, the European Commission named Marc Lemaître, currently head of its regional development funding, to run its big research and innovation programme.
The Most Famous Climate Goal Is Woefully Misunderstood
Surpassing 1.5 degrees of warming was never going to be the end of the world.
ELife's New Model: Open for Submissions
All papers reviewed by eLife as part of our new model will now be published as Reviewed Preprints.
Opinion: When Animals Are Used in Research
Readers discuss experimentation on lab animals.
Viral Spread: The Increase of Anti-science Aggression on Social Media
Peter Hotez says anti-science sentiments fueled by twitter are being weaponized by businessmen and politicians seeking profits and power.
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Evidence on Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Nature Human Behaviour
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Evidence on Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Nature Human Behaviour
This meta-analysis of 42 studies finds that learning progress has slowed during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, particularly among children from low socio-economic backgrounds and in poorer countries. Reported learning deficits were larger in maths than in reading.
Norway Will Spend over 300 Million USD to Build a Research Station in Antarctica
The government is considering spending over 300 million USD on a new research station in Antarctica. The old Troll station is 32 years old and will be demolished.
Here Are the Top Trends That Will Shape Climate Tech in 2023
In 2022, we saw climate change wreak havoc on the world, and as a result 2023 will be defined by a Pandora's box of climate technologies
Scientists brace for tighter scrutiny of potentially risky research
Expert panel recommends stricter reviews of research involving pathogens or toxins that could have “dual use”
The 10 science policy stories to watch in 2023
The US government will be implementing science initiatives from recent legislation while battling over future funding.
READY, SET, SHARE!
As funders roll out new requirements for making data freely available, researchers weigh costs and benefits
The Role of Science in the Swiss Policy Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Role of Science in the Swiss Policy Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
What role did science play in managing the Covid-19 pandemic from January to December 2020? In what way did the Swiss experience differ from selected other countries? Where is there a need for action in the future?
DORA at 10: Looking Back at the History and Forward to the Future of Research Assessment
DORA at 10: Looking Back at the History and Forward to the Future of Research Assessment
The Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) recognizes the need to improve the ways in which the outputs of scholarly research are evaluated.
Is Science Really Getting Less Disruptive - and Does It Matter if It Is?
Is Science Really Getting Less Disruptive - and Does It Matter if It Is?
A study suggesting papers and patents that change the course of science are becoming less dominant is prompting soul-searching - and lively debate about why, and what to do about it.
EU and UK Academics Fight to Create Joint Grant Call - Despite Horizon Europe Impasse
Early-Career Researchers in Australia Are Miserable at Work
Heavy workloads, bullying and a lack of support add to falling job satisfaction for postdocs, junior faculty members and other young scientists.
EU and Switzerland Talk About Horizon Europe at Davos
Switzerland's president has discussed Horizon Europe association and Erasmus+ membership with Commission president, as the two sides try to revive broader negotiations that could unlock talks about the research programme.
Horizon Europe Missions Gear Up for Their First Evaluation
Horizon Europe Missions Gear Up for Their First Evaluation
The targeted research Missions set up under Horizon Europe are turning three years old this year, and their ambitious logic is facing its first test in an upcoming review at the midpoint of the EU's €95.9 billion research programme.
Swiss Universities Rush to Join Alliances As EU Talks Stall
Locked out of key European research and education programmes, Swiss universities are forging another path via alliances with European universities.
Tools Such As ChatGPT Threaten Transparent Science; Here Are Our Ground Rules for Their Use
Tools Such As ChatGPT Threaten Transparent Science; Here Are Our Ground Rules for Their Use
As researchers dive into the brave new world of advanced AI chatbots, publishers need to acknowledge their legitimate uses and lay down clear guidelines to avoid abuse.
Doomsday Clock at Record 90 Seconds to Midnight Amid Ukraine Crisis
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set its Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight, the closest to midnight the clock has been since it was established in 1947 to illustrate global existential threats at the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.
Science and Politics Are Inseparable
Ideally, policy makers are relying on the best available science to inform their decisions. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, because often “politics” gets in the way. And that is why it is crucial that scientists recognize their power.
Biomedical Institutions Agree on a Set of Open Science Practices to Monitor
Eighty stakeholders from twenty major biomedical research institutions across the globe have agreed upon a list of 19 open science practices to be implemented and monitored.
Mastering the Art of Saying No Should Be Part of a Research Leader's Toolkit
Mastering the Art of Saying No Should Be Part of a Research Leader's Toolkit
Learning how to deliver a polite refusal, alongside management training, will help young scholars with leadership ambitions.
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