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In the Authoritarians' New War on Ideas, Biology Might Be Next
The debate over the teaching of history in schools portends a future war on ideas that includes the natural sciences.
Equality, diversity and inclusion must be disruptive
Shifting what and who is valued will strengthen the research system, writes UKRI chief executive.
Public-private Partnerships Should Be Preserved in FP10, Says Eszter Lakos
Public-private Partnerships Should Be Preserved in FP10, Says Eszter Lakos
Research and innovation is shaping up to have a central role in the EU's new competitiveness agenda, but Hungarian MEP Eszter Lakos, who was involved in the negotiations for Horizon Europe, is worried about what this will mean for its successor scheme, framework programme 10 (FP10).
The Challenge of Preserving Good Data in the Age of AI
If artificial intelligence-created content floods the internet, who decides what online information is worth archiving?
The Rise of AI in the Global South and the Need for Inclusion
In the context of the Global South, it is critical to recognize the capacity for exploitation. It is also critical to understand the inputs these regions will need to continue the growth of their AI ecosystems and expertise, allowing them to be empowered stakeholders and beneficiaries of this technological revolution.
More Studies Won't Solve the Masking Debate
Policymakers should communicate how science informs their values and priorities in weighing policy trade-offs.
Chinese Export Rules Make Collaboration Riskier, Researchers Warned
As European universities weigh China collaborations in a darkening geopolitical environment, they also need to worry about whether Beijing's increasingly tough export control rules could deny Europeans access to jointly developed technology, a think tank has warned in a new analysis.
Assessments of Research Culture Should Be Open About Failure
Research assessments regularly focus on outstanding and unique achievements, rather than the everyday failures and disappointments associated with academic work. Discussing a recent self-assessment and annual research report at Maastricht University that took a more candid approach to failure, Sally Wyatt suggests that research culture can benefit from a more realistic appraisal of failure.
What We Talk About When We Talk About Impact
Academia's mission now includes "impact"-but what does that mean?
The Rat Race for Research Funding Delays Scientific Progress
The scramble to get academic research funded contributes to society's inability to handle issues such as climate change.
Viewpoint: Why Europe Must Invest in Research Infrastructures Now
As we move further into the 21st century, the importance of scientific research and technological innovation is becoming ever more apparent. Our ability to address critical challenges - from climate change to global health threats - depends on the strength and quality of our research and development efforts as enablers of innovation.
Neutrality’s Effects On Academic Freedom
The idea that universities in the United States—and especially their presidents—should be politically neutral was taking hold long before their recent struggles in responding to the Israel–Hamas war.
Universities Need to Start Experimenting On Themselves
Internal meta research units could help tackle challenges of resourcing and culture.
Leveraging Science Diplomacy in Times of Conflict
Leveraging Science Diplomacy in Times of Conflict
War and conflict have profound effects on society, including the critical fields of science.
Recognizing the Role of the Research Coordinator
High turnover among research coordinators can slow the progress of clinical studies. Standardizing the role could help.
Calls for More Risk-taking and Impact in German Academia
Two leading figures in German research see it as stuck in a ‘deep slump’. But more money is not necessarily the answer.
No Shame, No Blame - How to Make Retractions Work
The retraction of academic papers often functions as an indictment against the reputation of a researcher. For retractions to function as an effective corrective to the scholarly record, they need shed this reputation.
The Misplaced Incentives in Academic Publishing
Scientists who spend time peer-reviewing manuscripts don't get rewarded for their efforts. It's time to change that.
Associate Editors: Please Jump in the Mosh Pit
Journal associate editors must ruffle feathers from time to time during the publication process for the greater scientific good.
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