Concerns over waning immunity and SARS-CoV-2 variants have convinced some countries to deploy extra vaccine doses - but it's not clear to scientists whether most people need them.

But a study of the publications of millions of researchers also suggests that women are less likely to continue their academic careers than their male counterparts.

Unsichere Jobs, unbezahlte Überzeit: Die Assistentinnen und Assistenten der Schweizer Unis fordern klare Perspektiven.

A shutdown would have devastating global impacts and must not be allowed to happen, researchers say.

This briefing examines the contribution of EU staff and students to higher education and research throughout the UK and across disciplines and highlights the challenges associated with replacing the Erasmus+ programme.

White House science office is expected to deliver a review of US scientific-integrity policies next month.

The disruption that the coronavirus has caused to daily life has created unique research opportunities for scientists.

Researchers say 'overexploitation of the Earth' has seen many of its 'vital signs' deteriorate to record levels.

International coalition aims to identify how universities use impact factors and related metrics.

Programme awarded $US50 million in rapid grants and highlights limitations in existing scientific-funding mechanisms.

Transitional measures for researchers are envisaged following Switzerland's non-association to Horizon Europe.

A team of investigators used enhanced carbon dating methods to examine human remains from the site in Peru.

Off-campus learning was essential during the pandemic. But when it ends, we should encourage students to return to campus for in-person lectures, says Michael Doran.

Astronomers have detected the first evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter's massive moon Ganymede.

Scientists are increasingly concerned climate change is making fires more frequent and more intense.

Many doctors on the front lines say unvaccinated patients in their 20s and 30s are becoming more severely ill, and more quickly. But comprehensive data is lacking.

Psychologist Ann-Marie Creaven regularly discusses her research on Ireland's most listened-to station.

Life on Earth depends on oxygen. And it now seems that oxygen depends on a slow day-night cycle, as a new study shows.

Papers by women in elite medical journals are half as likely to be cited as are similar articles authored by men, research finds.

Hundreds of scientists and policy experts left the government during the Trump administration. The jobs remain unfilled nearly six months into President Biden's term.