Nature analysis suggests that Russia is increasing partnerships with China and India.

Studies involving hundreds, even thousands, of scientists are on the rise, but how do such large groups coordinate their work?

Germany universities should carry out risk assessments when collaborating with China on sensitive technologies, after a string of investigations revealed that German researchers have been working on projects useful to the Chinese military.

A controversial policy change threatens to upend large social-media studies.

It takes at least 30 hours to fly halfway round the world from Brussels to Wellington, with several jetlagged stops on the way. In fact, with most of the EU exactly 12 hours behind New Zealand, even scheduling a Zoom call is a challenge.

Federal scientists would largely be barred from publicly discussing research, which could have a "chilling effect", experts say.

Amid stalemate over UK joining Horizon Europe due to Northern Ireland protocol, Michelle Donelan looks to allies outside bloc.

Part two of an introduction to two new toolkits from C4DISC -- today a look at the Antiracism Toolkit for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

The first of a two part series introducing new toolkits from C4DISC: Guidelines on Inclusive Language and Images in Scholarly Communication and the Antiracism Toolkit for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Stronger research into policy innovation and behavioural change, new technologies to increase resource efficiency, and nature-positive food production innovation - these are three asks of European scientists by Sweden's climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari.

A new EU project is aiming to promote the role and use of scientific knowledge in policymaking in seven participating member states, after current shortcomings came under the spotlight during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Mothers in academic research and those who support them say in a report that the funding system can and should remedy gender bias in the sciences.

All papers reviewed by eLife as part of our new model will now be published as Reviewed Preprints.

As funders roll out new requirements for making data freely available, researchers weigh costs and benefits

The US government will be implementing science initiatives from recent legislation while battling over future funding.

Lilian Hunt, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science and Health Lead at Wellcome, tells us about a framework to improve inclusive research policies and its impact for future research design.

Emerging software helps funding agencies and scientists to ensure that research follows the rules.

Draft report from biosecurity panel examining “gain-of-function” research policy gets mixed response from outside experts.

This article summarises common errors when talking to policymakers about research and looks at how to improve the relationship between researchers and policymakers.

Ever wondered how the Swiss education system works? Then this graphic is for you.

Switzerland has lost an important tool for shaping the European science agenda, complains a high-level research group.

An artificially intelligent first author presents many ethical questions—and could upend the publishing process.

If only there was a list of words all scientists can share—words that will baffle outsiders unfamiliar with the pressures we face, but that every scientist will understand.  This article proposes, in alphabetical order, some that you might find useful.

Why are we so sensitive to residential noise?

The microblogging platform has transformed research communication, but its future is in doubt.

Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff discuss the deficiencies in reading proficiency recently observed in the United States, provide an overview of possible culprits, and recommend how to solve the issue.

From moon missions to fast-charging batteries and AI-sourced antibiotics, in no particular order, the year's significant scientific developments.

Switzerland and other rich countries want to maintain privileged access to vaccines and life-saving treatments - putting global public health at risk.

The European Parliament is facing a reputation crisis after Eva Kaili, one of the its 14 vice presidents, was arrested over corruption charges last Friday. Kaili was one of four people arrested following 16 police searches in Brussels, during which €600,000 cash was seized. Following the arrest, Parliament president Roberta Metsola warned that "European democracy is under attack."

From COVID to space exploration, graphics helped tell some the year’s most important stories