Controversial studies of animals containing human stem cells could be funded if they pass agency ethics review

Researcher who spent months chasing permission to republish online data sets urges others to read up on the law.

Hundreds of scientists said the research community isn’t yet ready to release data on a relatively quick turnaround.

Beate El-Chichakli and colleagues outline principles for coordinating bio-based industries to achieve many of the sustainable development goals.

The institute's board was sent home after denying Christian Bréchot, who's almost 65, a second term

Greenpeace accepts climate science. So why do they dismiss the science around GMOs?

A study on neuroscience casts doubt on established results.

The group is composed of: Cédric Villani, Elvira Fortunato, Rolf-Dieter Heuer, Moedas, Henrik Wegener, Pearl Dykstra, Janusz Bujnicki, and Julia Slingo.

Multimillion dollar initiative prioritizes drug development over discovery of new molecules.

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Speakers covered topics including talking to your supervisor about career plans and navigating the evolving publishing landscape.

Presidential candidates begin to make clear their stark differences on climate change, energy production and stem-cell research.

Four of the UK’s leading research organisations have launched a concordat that proposes a series of clear and practical principles for working with research data.

European Research Council embarks on an unusual evaluation that could inspire others.

RESAVER aims to improve researchers' mobility—but how many will get on board?

The president of the Royal Society has called for the UK government to underwrite the research of all UK-based researchers who apply for EU funding now.

Scholar says overseas outposts cannot compete with universities abroad without delivering a ‘superior’ service

UK access to EU R&D programmes stimulates £billions of investment and gives the UK access to skills and technologies that it does not have. Ending our access to these programmes will weaken our economy which depends on exploitation of innovative science and technology.

Today, the European Commission announced an investment of €8.5 billion to be released during 2017 into research and innovation, following an update to the Work Programme of Horizon 2020, the EU's research and innovation funding programme.

Head of exchange programme between European universities says its future cannot be guaranted beyond 2017

Uncertainty reigns as the UK struggles with how to sever its relationship with the EU.

On 23 July, around 4500 scientists and friends of science will assemble in Manchester, UK, for the opening of the EuroScience Open Forum, Europe's largest interdisciplinary research conference.

Chemist Claudio Bifano tells Nature about daily life in a country gripped by hunger, scarcity and violence.

Recall of those studying abroad is latest step after forced resignations and firings.

Political turmoil spreads to education sector.

Scientific awards, medals and prizes awarded by the Royal Society in 2016.

The pilot focuses on replicating studies that have a large impact on science, government policy or the public debate.

Race not gender appears to be the most significant factor influencing the award of a National Institutes of Health Research Project Grant, according to a new study led by a University of Kansas economist.

European Investment Bank provides surprise loan to halt startling brain drain.

Reshuffled UK administration signals change for research and science policy.