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Time to Talk About Why so Many Postgrads Have Poor Mental Health

Time to Talk About Why so Many Postgrads Have Poor Mental Health

An outpouring on Twitter highlights the acute pressures on young scientists.

NIH Moves to Punish Researchers who Violate Confidentiality

NIH Moves to Punish Researchers who Violate Confidentiality

The NIH announced in December 2017 that it would rereview dozens of applications that might have been compromised in terms of confidentiality.

Emmanuel Macron Talks About France's AI Strategy

Emmanuel Macron Talks About France's AI Strategy

In an interview with WIRED, French President Emmanuel Macron describes his plans to enhance the country's AI efforts—and differentiate them from those in the US.

India Taps Biologist as New Science Adviser

India Taps Biologist as New Science Adviser

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government tapped Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan, a molecular biologist and head of India’s Department of Biotechnology, to fill the post of science adviser.

The EPA Says It Wants Research Transparency

The EPA Says It Wants Research Transparency

A proposed policy would bar the E.P.A. from considering research that doesn't release its raw data for review, blocking some significant work.

Study Finds Female College Graduates Newly on the Job Market Are Punished for Having Good Grades

Study Finds Female College Graduates Newly on the Job Market Are Punished for Having Good Grades

Employers favor new college graduates with moderate academic success but not high achievement, study finds. New male graduates' grades don't seem to have much impact.

Trump, Congress Approve Largest U.S. Research Spending Increase in a Decade

Trump, Congress Approve Largest U.S. Research Spending Increase in a Decade

President Donald Trump today signed into law a $1.3 trillion spending package that largely rejects deep cuts to research agencies proposed by the White House and, in many cases, provides substantial increases.

The Time is Now for More Women in Science

The Time is Now for More Women in Science

According to a new survey, most Americans agree women are critical to scientific discovery.

Committee Calls for Early Deal for Science and Research

Committee Calls for Early Deal for Science and Research

Science and Technology Committee publishes report on Brexit, science and innovation calling for an early deal for science and research with the EU - to be in place by October 2018 or earlier if possible.

Double Investment in Research, Innovation and Education to Boost Europe's Competitiveness and Sustainability

Double Investment in Research, Innovation and Education to Boost Europe's Competitiveness and Sustainability

13 European associations of universities release a statement in which they call upon the EU institutions to double the investment in research, innovation and education, in the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework.

Do You Want to Direct a Research Institute? Germany’s Max Planck Society Has Hundreds of Top Jobs to Fill

Do You Want to Direct a Research Institute? Germany’s Max Planck Society Has Hundreds of Top Jobs to Fill

A wave of retirements offers a chance to recruit female directors and open up new research avenues.

Transition Deal Draft Keeps UK in EU Programmes Until December 2020

Transition Deal Draft Keeps UK in EU Programmes Until December 2020

UK to remain part of the EU single market and customs union, as well as EU programmes, between 29 March 2019 - the date it leaves the block - and 31 December 2020, the end of the transition period.