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Academic Freedom Questions Arise on Campus over COVID-19 Strategy Conflicts | Stanford News
Academic Freedom Questions Arise on Campus over COVID-19 Strategy Conflicts | Stanford News
As Stanford faculty members disagree - often publicly - about the best way to confront COVID-19, questions about the responsibilities and limitations of academic freedom and the university's relationship to the Hoover Institution have arisen.
Ten Steps That Can Restore Scientific Integrity in Government
Here’s what the Biden-Harris administration can do to repair the damage Trump has done.
Using Alt Text to Make Science Twitter More Accessible for People with Visual Impairments
Using Alt Text to Make Science Twitter More Accessible for People with Visual Impairments
Scientists increasingly post images and photos on social media to share their research activities. However, posting images and photos could potentially exclude people with visual impairments. Here, we outline actions that should be taken to foster accessibility and inclusion in posting scientific images on social media.
We Need More Scientists in the U.S. Diplomatic Corps
Scientists' creativity, entrepreneurialism and grasp of the complexity of the world are crucial attributes.
1% of People Cause Half of Global Aviation Emissions
Exclusive: Researchers say Covid-19 hiatus is moment to tackle elite 'super emitters'
The Swiss Cheese Covid-19 Defense
The Swiss cheese model of accident causation is a framework for thinking about how to layer security measures to minimize risk and prevent failure.
Using Alt Text to Make Science Twitter More Accessible for People with Visual Impairments
Using Alt Text to Make Science Twitter More Accessible for People with Visual Impairments
PhD Students Fear They Won't Finish in Time As UKRI Curbs Extensions
Thousands will not get extra time, despite Covid issues, after decision by UK's biggest funder.
Politicisation, "Corruption," and Suppression of Science
When good science is suppressed by the medical-political complex, people die.
Is Academic Publishing About to Change?
The open access debate has revealed the complicated and contradictory nature of the academic publishing landscape in which trade unions have a role to play.
Grant Allocation Disparities from a Gender Perspective: Literature Review. Synthesis Report
Grant Allocation Disparities from a Gender Perspective: Literature Review. Synthesis Report
The purpose of this review is to provide the GRANteD project with robust analytical approaches and methodological insights that take into account the state of the art, but it also acknowledges and aims to overcome the main shortcomings and point out the gaps of the existing literature.
Just Stopping Emissions May No Longer Be Enough to Stop Global Warming
Researchers argue that it's time to invest in aggressive carbon capture.
The Academic Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 has posed an unprecedented challenge to the international scientific community. In one of the largest academic surveys ever conducted, 25,307 members of our academic community participated, representing diverse countries, roles, and areas of research.
Could Listening to the Deep Sea Help Save It?
In the abyss, everyone can hear you scream.
Why the Pfizer and BioNTech Vaccine is a Cause for Optimism - and Skepticism
Vaccine science by press release has to stop.