How Do Plants with Seedless Fruit Reproduce?
Plants are capable of producing seedless fruit through a process called parthenocarpy, and humans have long leveraged it in agriculture.
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Congress weighs far-reaching disclosure rules for academics doing military research
House defense bill would vastly expand information that must be disclosed and posted online.
Science funding agencies say no to using AI for peer review
Concerns include confidentiality, accuracy, and "originality of thought".
Everett Mendelsohn, Who Linked Science and Society, Dies at 91
A longtime professor at Harvard, he lectured on atom bombs, genetics and more, examining how science, culture and politics influence one another.
EU Commission Announces Plan to Improve Working Conditions for Young Researchers
EU Commission Announces Plan to Improve Working Conditions for Young Researchers
The European Commission has announced three new measures aimed at improving career paths and working conditions for young researchers in the European Research Area (ERA). The proposal, put forward today by the Commission, includes a new European framework for research careers, a new charter for researchers and a new European competence framework for researchers.
Researching the Future: Head of the EU Research Directorate Has a Plan for Shaping the 2028 - 2034 Framework Programme 10
Researching the Future: Head of the EU Research Directorate Has a Plan for Shaping the 2028 - 2034 Framework Programme 10
Marc Lemaître, recently installed as head of the EU research directorate, is ready to lead the charge as the European Commission starts laying the foundations for the next Framework research programme.
University Marking Boycott in the UK: What is the Impact on Students?
Some students at UK universities may not receive their grades this summer because of a marking boycott by staff, affecting exams and assessments. The boycott is part of action being taken by members of the University and College Union (UCU) at 145 UK institutions, in a dispute over pay and working conditions.
New Human Embryo Models Spark Needless Controversy
Recent news of complex embryo models revived debates over stem cells and human cloning. But biology says there’s nothing to worry about.
To Save Society from Digital Tech, Enable Scrutiny of How Policies Are Implemented
To Save Society from Digital Tech, Enable Scrutiny of How Policies Are Implemented
Well-designed policies alone cannot prevent social harm from new technologies. Instead, watchdogs must have tools to scrutinize how such policies are implemented, paving the road for digital accountability.
How Centuries of Sexism Excluded Women from Science - and How to Redress the Balance
How Centuries of Sexism Excluded Women from Science - and How to Redress the Balance
Physicist Athene Donald's research was dismissed as 'cookery'. Now she's written a primer on how to fight back.
China's Use of Formal Science and Technology Agreements As a Tool of Diplomacy
China's Use of Formal Science and Technology Agreements As a Tool of Diplomacy
China's government uses a variety of diplomatic tools to pursue its foreign policy aims including negotiating and signing formal bilateral science and technology.
Spanish EU Presidency to Spearhead Strategic Direction for Research and Innovation Policy
Spanish EU Presidency to Spearhead Strategic Direction for Research and Innovation Policy
Europe, closer: with that statement of intent Spain has kicked off its six-month stint leading the EU. For science this means a focus on expanding the reach of research and innovation and at the same time advancing with North Africa and Latin America.
Animal welfare: Methods to improve policy and practice
New methods are emerging to quantify human and animal welfare on a common scale, creating new tools for policy.
Science Activism Is Surging, Marking A Culture Shift Among Scientists
More scientists seem empowered to advocate for a wide range of policy issues.
Is 'Wokeism' Slowly Killing Scientific Merit? Look to the Latter for the Real Threat to Science
Is 'Wokeism' Slowly Killing Scientific Merit? Look to the Latter for the Real Threat to Science
While some worry "wokeist" ideology could corrupt scientific merit, it could be our problematic understanding of the latter that poses an even greater threat to science, two philosophers argue.
Sweden's Researchers Outraged at Decision to Axe Development-Research Funding
Sudden move could derail collaborations that have taken decades to build, scientists say. International-development researchers in Sweden are in turmoil after the country’s government decided to cut all further public research funding for the field.
Scientists Used ChatGPT to Generate an Entire Paper from Scratch - But Is It Any Good?
'Industry Scientists Are Often Misunderstood: Here’s Why I Chose This Path'
'A Huge Relief': Scientists React to Hopes of UK Rejoining EU Horizon Scheme
'A Huge Relief': Scientists React to Hopes of UK Rejoining EU Horizon Scheme
Scientists including the physicist Brian Cox have reacted with a mixture of caution, anger and relief that the UK appears set to rejoin the EU’s flagship £85bn Horizon science research programme after a protracted Brexit row.
Science Activism is Surging - Which Marks a Culture Shift Among Scientists
Political mobilization among scientists has been growing in recent years. Two social scientists break down what this looks like and how it represents a culture shift among the scientific community.
Horizon Research Deal with EU Awaits Sunak's Signature
BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.
Supreme Court Rulings Will Reduce Diversity in STEM and Set Back Scientific Progress
400 Years Ago, Philosopher Blaise Pascal Was One of the First to Grapple with the Role of Faith in an Age of Science and Reason
400 Years Ago, Philosopher Blaise Pascal Was One of the First to Grapple with the Role of Faith in an Age of Science and Reason
Blaise Pascal, a mathematician and a Catholic theologian, born 400 years ago,
left a deep and lasting influence on the world that can be felt today.
What Is The Russian Navy Doing With All These Military Dolphins? Here's The Science
Dolphins might not be the first animal you think of when it comes to putting together a battle-hardened team of warriors, but the Russian military is reportedly recruiting bottlenose dolphins to defend the Sevastopol naval base in the Black Sea.
Why Our Hair Turns Gray-And How Scientists Could Reverse the Process for Good
For starters, avoid tearing your hair out when frustration strikes, because it might just come in gray.
Beyond the Hype: How AI Could Change the Game for Social Science Research
Beyond the Hype: How AI Could Change the Game for Social Science Research
Large language models are becoming increasingly capable of imitating human-like responses, creating opportunities to test social science theories on a larger scale and with much greater speed.
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