Early career researchers face a cruel world these days. Even though they are an increasingly diverse cohort, they are still generally imagined as young, full-time academics without significant outside commitments.

While green and gold open access have been put forward as two worthy emperors, it is time to conclude that they are unclothed.

Carlos Moedas, EU Commissioner for Research, Science and Innovation, has called for political leaders to speak more about science and innovation to connect people with the life-changing research that is funded by their taxes and has the potential to combat urgent global problems.

On the important role of professional medical writers in improving the quality of reports on clinical trials.

The accusations against the Hollywood producer have prompted frank conversations about sexual misconduct. But it will still take a lot to shift how higher education treats such cases, experts say.

A new system must build cross-sector collaboration, lower barriers to working together, and create excitement and tangible know-how to attract investment.

Professor Aled Edwards asks why we need an Intellectual Property law.

National initiatives that track people, rather than papers, will lead to better science in the United States.

The independent High-Level Group of Innovators recommends bringing all relevant EU funding schemes into a single, fit-for-purpose 'one-stop-shop' for innovation financing.