Data Sharing Varies Across Physics
Data sharing has been a success for large collaborations like CERN and LIGO. But what about small research groups with bespoke experimental setups?
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Measuring Societal Impact: How to Go Beyond Standard Publication Metrics
A Call to Create Funding Equity for Researcher Mums
Mothers in academic research and those who support them say in a report that the funding system can and should remedy gender bias in the sciences.
EU Project Seeks to Improve Use of Scientific Evidence in Policy Making
A new EU project is aiming to promote the role and use of scientific knowledge in policymaking in seven participating member states, after current shortcomings came under the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Are We Heading Towards Scientific Self-Censorship?
This article is part of a series of opinions Science|Business is publishing on the EU's strategic autonomy agenda, and its impact on global R&D. A complete report will be published and discussed at the annual Science|Business Network conference 7 February.
ChatGPT: Five Priorities for Research
Conversational AI is a game-changer for science. Here's how to respond.
Higher-Order Rich-Club Phenomenon in Collaborative Research Grant Networks
Higher-Order Rich-Club Phenomenon in Collaborative Research Grant Networks
This article investigates higher-order rich-club phenomena in networks of collaborative research grants among institutions and their associations with research impact.
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.
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.
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