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The Rise of Citational Justice: How Scholars Are Making References Fairer
US Administration Shares Vision for Commercial Fusion
As the US Administration unveiled its "bold decadal vision" to accelerate fusion energy, the Department of Energy has announced up to USD50 million of federal funding to support US scientists conducting experimental research in fusion energy science at tokamak and spherical tokamak facilities at home and overseas.
Meteorite's Fall to Earth Retraced with Dashcam Footage
The unconventional method could help astronomers better track meteorites that fall to Earth during the daytime.
WHO Blames Rising Covid Cases in Europe on Curbs Lifted Too Soon
Regional director says several countries lifted restrictions 'brutally'
Meta-Research: Individual-level Researcher Data Confirm the Widening Gender Gap in Publishing Rates During COVID-19
Meta-Research: Individual-level Researcher Data Confirm the Widening Gender Gap in Publishing Rates During COVID-19
Publications are essential for a successful academic career, and there is evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified existing gender disparities in the publishing process. This study demonstrates the importance of reinforcing institutional commitments to diversity through policies that support the inclusion and retention of women in research.
Draft Work Programmes for Climate, Widening and Research Infrastructures Leaked
Draft Work Programmes for Climate, Widening and Research Infrastructures Leaked
A new batch of unapproved drafts of Horizon Europe work programmes obtained by Science|Business reveals details about upcoming funding calls for climate research, improving research excellence in poorer EU countries and strengthening research infrastructures.
Public Vs Scientists: Views Diverge Widely on Important Issues
A survey asked members of the public, on the one hand, and scientists on the other, about a range of scientific and health issues often in the news.
Democratic Directionality for Transformative Food Systems Research
Effective interfaces of knowledge and policy are critical for food system transformation.
The True Cost of Undervaluing Our Forests
The Natural Resources Defense Council works to safeguard the earth - its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.
Australia's Clever Birds Did Not Consent to This Science Experiment
The magpies showed their smarts by helping one another remove tracking harnesses that scientists carefully placed on them.
Crocodiles Just Wanna Have Fun, Too
Crocodilians engage in all three main types of play distinguished by behavior specialists: locomotor play, play with objects and social play. Crocodiles have also been seen playing with other animals.
Are There Limits to Economic Growth? It's Time to Call Time on a 50-year Argument
Are There Limits to Economic Growth? It's Time to Call Time on a 50-year Argument
Researchers must try to resolve a dispute on the best way to use and care for Earth's resources.
Gender Inequalities in Research Funding: Unequal Network Configurations, or Unequal Network Returns?
Gender Inequalities in Research Funding: Unequal Network Configurations, or Unequal Network Returns?
Despite longstanding discussions and consequent improvements of gender representation in academia, the number of women working in academic research, their performance and their recognition still indicate the persistence of gender inequalities.
Russian Labs Run out of Equipment As Sanctions Begin to Bite
Russian researchers are losing access to vital lab equipment and computing power as western sanctions against the country begin to bite, potentially crippling Russia's scientific base.
Toward Greater Consistency and Validity in Measuring Interdisciplinarity
Toward Greater Consistency and Validity in Measuring Interdisciplinarity
This paper presents several suggestions for future measurement of the interdisciplinarity of research.
Africa: Sequence 100,000 Species to Safeguard Biodiversity
Build a major genomics resource on the continent to help breeders and conservationists.
Gender Equality Will Enhance Research Around the World
If researchers want to have maximum impact, women must be at the table.
UK Extends Horizon Europe Guarantee Until End of 2022
The UK has extended its funding guarantee for Horizon Europe applicants until the end of the year, providing a measure of security for researchers caught in limbo by the country's failure to associate to the programme.
The War Puts Ukraine's Clinical Trials-and Patients-in Jeopardy
Hundreds of trials have been disrupted in the medical research hub. Some patients are at risk of losing their last chance at survival.
How Hybrid Working Took Hold in Science
Two years since COVID-19 forced labs to shut down, group leaders describe how academic research has changed, perhaps forever.
Fact Check: How Bad is a Glass of Wine at Dinner, Really?
Although we know binge drinking is harmful for our health, the science behind moderate drinking still needs some fleshing out.
Open Science, Done Wrong, Will Compound Inequities
Research-reform advocates must beware unintended consequences.
Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion
Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion
As the world cuts Russia off from more and more joint research and innovation projects following its invasion of Ukraine, there's been deafening silence from the ITER megaproject that is seeking to demonstrate the potential of nuclear fusion by building the world's largest tokamak in south west France.
Ukraine: Infowar of Chemical and Biological Weapons
Russia says Ukraine and its allies are planning a "dirty" weapons attack. The US says that's false. But what are these weapons and who has them?
US Astronaut's Return Hangs in the Balance As Tensions with Russia Escalate
US Astronaut's Return Hangs in the Balance As Tensions with Russia Escalate
Mark Vande Hei, who is set to break the US single spaceflight record, will be riding a Russian capsule back to EarthRussia-Ukraine war.