Should Scientists Engage in Activism?
In the wake of the Flint water crisis and with a new notably anti-science president, U.S. scientists are reevaluating how to navigate the tension between speaking out and a fear of losing research funding.
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Israel Edges Out South Korea for Top Spot in Research Investment
Two countries vie to invest more of their economy into research than anyone else.
What Is a Hackathon?
And why should you care? There's a global trend of companies integrating hackathons into their overall innovation strategy.
US Immigration Order Strikes Against Biotech
Nearly 100 founders and leaders of biotech companies express their deep concern and opposition to the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 27, 2017.
Trump’s Travel Ban, Aimed at Terrorists, Has Blocked Doctors
The Trump administration has mounted a vigorous defense of its ban on travel from seven majority-Muslim nations, saying it is necessary to prevent terrorists from entering the United States. But the ban, now blocked by a federal judge, also ensnared travelers important to the well-being of many Americans: doctors.
These Are the World's Most Innovative Economies
Nordic nations dominate the top 15, while South Korea reigns supreme and Russia is dealt a huge blow.
Chief scientist Alan Finkel lashes out at Trump
Australia's Chief Scientist Dr Alan Finkel has said US President Donald Trump's move to censor environmental data is 'reminiscent' of former Soviet dictator Josef Stalin's control of science in the USSR.
AI's Open Source Model Is Closed, Inadequate, and Outdated
Without an open source model, the world outside the technology sector will continue to struggle in its adoption of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning.
We Need to Understand the Diversity of Research to Assess It Properly
Proposals for the next Research Excellence Framework have so far produced a lively discussion.
Michael Eisen will run for a seat in the US Senate
Michael Eisen from University of California in Berkeley, California, registered the Twitter handle @SenatorPhD and declared his intention to run in the 2018 election for a seat in the United States Senate.
Pressure to Publish Drives Junk Journal Boom
Poor monitoring in ‘second-tier’ institutions is also part of the problem, research indicates
10 Black Women in Academia That You Need To Know About
Every single day new advancements are being made in the world of education, but when you look at the media and the people who are making these advancements, you rarely will see a black woman being honored.
Interdisciplinary Research May Lead to Increased Visibility but Also Depresses Scholarly Productivity
Interdisciplinary Research May Lead to Increased Visibility but Also Depresses Scholarly Productivity
How does interdisciplinary research influence scholarship and scholarly careers?
Glasstree
Glasstree allows academics and their supporting institutions to actually profit from sales of their work.
Mathematical Genius Is Fragile. We Need To Stop Destroying It.
The legends of mathematics that almost never were.
Science Undivided
A pledge not to take part in scientific conferences in the United States that cannot be attended by all, regardless of their nationality or religion.
Scientists Urge Boycott of U.S. Meetings
Groups protest Trump’s order banning travel from seven Muslim countries.
Single versus Double Blind Reviewing
Single versus Double Blind Reviewing
The implications for conference program committees of adopting single-blind reviewing.
It Just Got Much Harder To Know What's Going On In US Animal Research Labs
It Just Got Much Harder To Know What's Going On In US Animal Research Labs
An entire database on animal research — including documents on the numbers of animals used in each lab, inspection reports, and enforcement actions — has suddenly been taken down from public view.
Class on How To Spot Fake Data Goes Viral
Two University of Washington professors are taking aim at BS in a provocatively named new course they hope to teach this spring.
What the Acquisition of Meta Means for Scholarly Publishers
Meta, a data science company, has been acquired by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, whose aim is to accelerate the pace of scientific advances.
An Author and Reviewer in Conversation
An author and reviewer in conversation – the road to FAIRness in scientific publishing
Disaster Medicine Scientist Sentenced to Death
Ahmadreza Djalali, who has appointments in Italy and Belgium, was arrested in April on a trip to Iran.
With Research and Funding, Greater Attention Should be Given to Minority Illnesses
Yasmine Tadjine argues that more research funding and charitable donations should be given to less well-known illnesses.
Universities Benefit from both Brexit and Trump
As United States and British legislators tighten the screws on travel and visa rules, they might be squeezing out international researchers and students. Canadian universities, meanwhile, are seeing surging interest from both groups.
Uber C.E.O. to Leave Trump Advisory Council After Criticism
Travis Kalanick, the chief executive of Uber, in December 2014. He quit President Trump’s economic advisory council on Thursday.
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