Around half of researchers already publish their work with open access, according to a comprehensive survey carried out by the Main Library of the University of Zurich. Besides a number of positive results, the survey also revealed a need for more information.

A major new study published in the journal Science finds that false rumors on Twitter spread much more rapidly, on average, than those that turn out to be true. Interestingly, the study also finds that bots aren’t to blame for that discrepancy. People are.

The MIT will work with a private firm to develop technology for producing energy from nuclear fusion within the next 15 years.

Nature journals encourage researchers who submit papers that rely on custom software to provide the programs for peer review.

Online learning provider Coursera, which works with university partners around the world, is launching six new fully online degree courses.

Women are underrepresented in academic science. New research finds the problem is even worse in terms of who authors high-profile journal articles – bad news for women's career advancement.

Study finds "strikingly high" rates of depression and anxiety, with many reporting little help or support from supervisors.

Pioneering dementia scientist Prof John Hardy to donate prize money to anti-Brexit group.

Despite some progress, researchers are still reluctant to switch journals because of fears it could hinder their careers.

For some researchers it's a personal choice; other academic departments have to pay carbon offset fees.