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French Plant Biologist Cleared of Misconduct in New Inquiry

French Plant Biologist Cleared of Misconduct in New Inquiry

National research council absolves one previously sanctioned lab leader of misconduct, and holds another researcher responsible.

New University Rules Encourage Scientists to Avoid Air Travel

New University Rules Encourage Scientists to Avoid Air Travel

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

Harvard Calls for Retraction of Dozens of Studies by Noted Cardiologist

Harvard Calls for Retraction of Dozens of Studies by Noted Cardiologist

Some 31 studies by Dr. Piero Anversa contain fabricated or falsified data, officials concluded. Dr. Anversa popularized the idea of stem cell treatment for damaged hearts.

There's No Plan B: Academics Race to Safeguard Research Against Brexit

There's No Plan B: Academics Race to Safeguard Research Against Brexit

With science, IT and archaeology among subjects heavily funded by the EU, leaving with no deal would be cataclysmic, say universities

Young Academies Release Statement in Response to 'Plan S' on Open Access of Scientific Output

Young Academies Release Statement in Response to 'Plan S' on Open Access of Scientific Output

Publicly funded research output should neither be hidden behind paywalls nor be a 'pay-to-publish' game. This is one of the core tenets of the Position Statement titled 'Opportunities and Challenges for Implementing Plan S - The View of Young Academies', which is the result of discussions among several European young academies and the Global Young.

M.I.T. Plans College for Artificial Intelligence, Backed by $1 Billion

M.I.T. Plans College for Artificial Intelligence, Backed by $1 Billion

The goal, said L. Rafael Reif, the president of M.I.T., is to educate "the bilinguals of the future." Blackstone's Steven A. Schwarzman is contributing $350 million.

Science's Quality-Control Process Gets a Makeover

Science's Quality-Control Process Gets a Makeover

Data underlying science’s quality control process is revealing worrying trends — and suggestions are pouring in on how to address the concerns.

Harvard and the Brigham Call for 31 Retractions of Cardiac Stem Cell Research

Harvard and the Brigham Call for 31 Retractions of Cardiac Stem Cell Research

The papers from the lab of Dr. Piero Anversa, who studied cardiac stem cells, 'included falsified and/or fabricated data,' according to a statement from the two institutions.

'It is for Publishers to Provide Plan S-compliant Routes to Publication in Their Journals'

'It is for Publishers to Provide Plan S-compliant Routes to Publication in Their Journals'

An interview with Robert-Jan Smits, with preface Robert-Jan Smits.

University 'dual Nationality' Plan

University 'dual Nationality' Plan

A top UK university is planning a 'unique' post-Brexit arrangement with a German university in which staff will be appointed jointly by both institutions, with the aim of keeping access to EU research funding for UK academics.

Peer-reviewed Homeopathy Study Sparks Uproar

Peer-reviewed Homeopathy Study Sparks Uproar

Advocates of homeopathy say that the rat study is evidence of the practice’s efficacy, but some scientists have cast doubt on the paper.

Nobel Prize for the Economics of Innovation and Climate Change Stirs Controversy

Nobel Prize for the Economics of Innovation and Climate Change Stirs Controversy

This year's prize for economics has sparked a rarer controversy. Some economists argue one winner's work is wrongheaded and has compromised humanity's ability to deal with the existential threat of climate change.

What It Feels Like for Women Building Science Careers

What It Feels Like for Women Building Science Careers

Australia's parliament has a problem retaining experienced women. As a workplace, it's not alone.

New Science Minister's Activism Sparks Debate

New Science Minister's Activism Sparks Debate

Elena Álvarez-Buylla will become the director of the National Council of Science and Technology in Mexico. While many scientists are delighted that she'll be the first woman to do so, critics worry about her opposition to genetically modified maize, which could spoil the country's astonishing agricultural biodiversity.