Fifteen to One: How Many Applications It Can Take to Land a Single Academic Job Offer
Survey finds that standard metrics of success can't completely explain why some candidates get offers and others don't.
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'Amazing, Isn't It?' Long Sought Blood Test for Alzheimer's in Reach
Scientists say such tests could be available in a few years, speeding research for treatments and providing a diagnosis for dementia patients who want to know if they have Alzheimer's disease.
Open Consultation for the EOSC Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda
Open Consultation for the EOSC Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda
The European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) is the envisioned federation of research (data) infrastructures that will enable the Web of FAIR Data and Services, help researchers to perform Open Science, and open up and exploit their data, publications and code.
Journal Will Retract Homeopathy-COVID-19 Paper
A public health journal will be retracting a paper that argued for the adoption of homeopathy in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, according to the editor in chief.
Trump 'owes Us an Apology.' Chinese Scientist at the Center of COVID-19 Origin Theories Speaks out
Science Publishing Has Opened Up During the Coronavirus Pandemic. It Won't Be Easy to Keep It That Way
Science Publishing Has Opened Up During the Coronavirus Pandemic. It Won't Be Easy to Keep It That Way
Scientists and science publishers are sharing information as fast as they can during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and openness bring new challenges, but they are the way forward for research.
When Evidence Does Not Matter - What Brazil Teaches Us About the Fragility of Evidence Based Policymaking
When Evidence Does Not Matter - What Brazil Teaches Us About the Fragility of Evidence Based Policymaking
An underlying assumption of modern political states is that they are rational systems that 'follow the science' to achieve optimal outcomes for their citizens. Whilst COVID-19 continues to foregrou…
World's Largest Nuclear Fusion Project Under Assembly in France
Project aims to show that clean fusion power can be generated at commercial scale
The Explosion of New Coronavirus Tests That Could Help to End the Pandemic
Researchers are scrambling to find other ways to diagnose the coronavirus and churn out millions of tests a week - a key step in returning to normality.
Robots Will Help Us Manage Covid-19, but Not in the Way We Think
Robots Will Help Us Manage Covid-19, but Not in the Way We Think
Covid-19 could be a boon for the robotics industry, leaving companies to decide when and where humans are better than machines.
UK Science Thrives on International Collaboration but Faces an Uncertain Future
We can't tackle the huge global challenges we face in isolation - scientists must be able to work together across borders.
There Are Wasps in the Yard. You'd Better Get to Know Them.
They buzz. They hover. Sometimes they sting. But how much do you really know about these insects that can menace our summers?
Your Coronavirus Antibodies Are Disappearing. Should You Care?
Declining antibody levels do not mean less immunity, experts say. Besides, two widely used tests may detect the wrong antibodies.
University Vs. Research Institute? The Dual Pillars of German Science Production, 1950-2010
University Vs. Research Institute? The Dual Pillars of German Science Production, 1950-2010
The world's third largest producer of scientific research, Germany, is the origin of the research university and the independent, extra-university research institute. Its dual-pillar research policy differentiates these organizational forms functionally: universities specialize in advanced research-based teaching; institutes specialize intensely on research. This article discusses the future utility of the dual-pillar policy.
Cross-Sectoral Mobility Funding and the Challenge of Immersion: The Case of SSH
Cross-Sectoral Mobility Funding and the Challenge of Immersion: The Case of SSH
Cross-sectoral mobility funding requires recipients to change their environment and often some aspects of their research. There is a need to understand the impact on the researchers' experiences as knowledge producers within such programs, as part of the broader potential and significance of cross-sectoral mobility funding.
Assessment of Preprint Policies of Top-Ranked Clinical Journals
This cross-sectional study examines the preprint publication policies of 100 clinical journals with the highest impact factor.
Time is of the Essence: Containment of the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic in Switzerland from February to May 2020
Time is of the Essence: Containment of the SARS-CoV-2 Epidemic in Switzerland from February to May 2020
In late February and early March 2020, Switzerland experienced rapid growth of severe COVID-19 infections. This pre-print follows and analyses non-pharmaceutical interventions during this period.
European Research Council's Rejection of Open Access Scheme 'a Slap in the Face'
European Research Council's Rejection of Open Access Scheme 'a Slap in the Face'
The decision by the governing body of the European Research Council (ERC) to pull support for the radical open access initiative Plan S, is a "slap in the face" to all those who support the scheme, said its creator.
Author Retracts Nature Commentary over Concerns About Section's Sponsorship
Author Retracts Nature Commentary over Concerns About Section's Sponsorship
Nature has retracted a recent commentary after the author complained that he had been misled by the relationship of the publication to a financial sponsor and told to avoid critiquing work from the institution. The journal says it is revisiting its “editorial guidelines and processes” in the wake of the case.
'It's Like Groundhog Day': Coronavirus Testing Labs Again Lack Key Supplies
'It's Like Groundhog Day': Coronavirus Testing Labs Again Lack Key Supplies
Just weeks after resolving shortages in swabs, researchers are struggling to find the chemicals and plastic pieces they need to carry out coronavirus tests in the lab - leading to long waiting times.
"The 2020s Will Be the Decade of the Humanities and Social Sciences", Says New British Academy President
"The 2020s Will Be the Decade of the Humanities and Social Sciences", Says New British Academy President
The British Academy today announces that Professor Julia Black, Strategic Director of Innovation and Professor of Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science, will be its 31st President, succeeding the historian Professor Sir David Cannadine.
Colleges Should Encourage STEM Faculty and Students to Participate in Public Policy
Help Us Get to Know the Open Access Journals and Platforms That Are Free of Charge for Readers and Authors
Help Us Get to Know the Open Access Journals and Platforms That Are Free of Charge for Readers and Authors
We are pleased to invite you to fill in a survey dedicated to gaining in-depth understanding of open access journals that don’t charge author-fees, often known as the “diamond model”; journals that are free to both readers and authors. In addition, we are launching a crowdsourcing effort to list diamond journals not yet covered in major databases like DOAJ.
New Recommendations to Improve the Status of Women Faculty
A report on the status of women faculty at EPFL outlines common challenges faced by women professors, and more importantly, recommendations on how to move forward.
After 40 Years, Researchers Finally See Earth's Climate Destiny More Clearly
Landmark study narrows bounds for "climate sensitivity," ruling out benign warming.
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