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The Applied Value of Public Investments in Biomedical Research

The Applied Value of Public Investments in Biomedical Research

Over a 27-year period, 10% of NIH grants generate a patent directly but 30% generate articles that are subsequently cited by patents.

Hungary University Backed by Soros Is Facing Closure

Hungary University Backed by Soros Is Facing Closure

The Hungary-born philanthropist's university says planned new laws will make it impossible to operate.

Work Organization and Mental Health Problems in PhD students

Work Organization and Mental Health Problems in PhD students

Research policy observers are increasingly concerned about the potential impact of current academic working conditions on mental health, particularly in PhD students. One in two PhD students experiences psychological distress; one in three is at risk of a common psychiatric disorder.

Science Funders Plunge Into Publishing

Science Funders Plunge Into Publishing

The European Commission, which spends more than €10 billion annually on research, may set up a “publishing platform” for the scientists it funds, in an attempt to accelerate the transition to open-access publishing in Europe.

Staff Scientists Find Satisfaction in Playing the Support Role

Staff Scientists Find Satisfaction in Playing the Support Role

With the small number of tenure-track faculty positions available and the large number of Ph.D. holders in career limbo, many are advocating for increased numbers of staff scientist positions.

Leading Experts One Step Closer to Evidence-Informed Policymaking

Leading Experts One Step Closer to Evidence-Informed Policymaking

40 leading experts working on the theory and practice of evidence for policy convened in Brussels to discuss the specific competences needed to succeed in this area.

The Trump Administration's Science Budget: Toughest Since Apollo?

The Trump Administration's Science Budget: Toughest Since Apollo?

A comparison with the early Reagan budgets shows many similarities, but also demonstrates the Trump Administration is far more willing to scale back even basic science.

It's Not Just You: Science Papers Are Getting Harder to Read

It's Not Just You: Science Papers Are Getting Harder to Read

Papers from 2015 are a tougher read than some from the nineteenth century — and the problem isn't just about words, says Philip Ball.

Science for Life

Science for Life

The recent election cycle has made it abundantly clear to most scientists that a large fraction of adults in the United States are surprisingly susceptible to illogical arguments designed to fool them.

SpaceX Launches a Satellite With a Partly Used Rocket

SpaceX Launches a Satellite With a Partly Used Rocket

SpaceX launched a commercial satellite into space on Thursday with the boost of a partly used rocket, a feat that may open an era of cheaper space travel.

How Articles Get Noticed and Advance the Scientific Conversation

How Articles Get Noticed and Advance the Scientific Conversation

The good news is you’ve published your manuscript! The bad news? With two million other new research articles likely to be published this year, you face steep competition for readers, downloads, citations and media attention.

What are the Barriers to Post-Publication Peer Review?

What are the Barriers to Post-Publication Peer Review?

At ScienceOpen, we have over 28 million article records all available for public, post-publication peer review (PPPR), 3 million of which are full-text Open Access. But is there anything we can do to increase its usage and adoption as part of a more open research culture?

The 5 Ways Consortia Can Catalyse Open Science

The 5 Ways Consortia Can Catalyse Open Science

An analysis of more than 50 collaborations shows the secrets of success, write Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld and colleagues from the Stakeholder Alignment Collaborative.

Killing Science and Culture Doesn't Make the Nation Stronger

Killing Science and Culture Doesn't Make the Nation Stronger

Massive funding cuts in the president's proposed budget could be more devastating than any threat posed by illegal immigrants.

As the U.S. Scientific Workforce Ages, the Younger Generation Faces the Implications

As the U.S. Scientific Workforce Ages, the Younger Generation Faces the Implications

Baby boomers and retirement policies are contributing to overall aging, and the trend is likely to continue.

White House Proposes Sweeping Budget Cuts at NIH

White House Proposes Sweeping Budget Cuts at NIH

The Trump administration is proposing a $1.2 billion cut this year to the NIH (National Institutes of Health) budget, targeting research grants.

Election chaos at Russian Academy of Sciences

Election chaos at Russian Academy of Sciences

Beleaguered institution cancels presidential election two days before vote, and appoints acting chief.