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President Biden's Science Agenda is Imploding

President Biden's Science Agenda is Imploding

More than the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of leadership is imperiling Biden's intent to reinvigorate American science.

The Staggering Ecological Impacts of Computation and the Cloud

The Staggering Ecological Impacts of Computation and the Cloud

This article illustrates some of the diverse environmental impacts of data storage.

Nature is Trialling Transparent Peer Review - the Early Results Are Encouraging

Nature is Trialling Transparent Peer Review - the Early Results Are Encouraging

Last year, nearly half of Nature authors agreed to publish anonymous referee reports. 

NIH Issues a Seismic Mandate: Share Data Publicly

NIH Issues a Seismic Mandate: Share Data Publicly

The data-sharing policy could set a global standard for biomedical research, scientists say, but they have questions about logistics and equity.

Successful Science Communication Starts With a Strategy

Successful Science Communication Starts With a Strategy

No matter the setting, communicating science requires understanding both audience and goal. Here's a framework for creating your science communication strategy.

Eric Lander's Departure Is a Step Toward Safer Workplaces in Science

Eric Lander's Departure Is a Step Toward Safer Workplaces in Science

The investigation into Lander’s management shows the importance of equitable leadership and strong protections.

When Scientific Conferences Went Online, Diversity and Inclusion Soared

When Scientific Conferences Went Online, Diversity and Inclusion Soared

New data show that female attendance at virtual science and engineering meetings grew by as much as 253%, and gender queer scientist attendance jumped 700%.

The Proportion of Women Decreases with Each Step Up the Career Ladder

The Proportion of Women Decreases with Each Step Up the Career Ladder

In Switzerland, more women than men study at universities - yet women professors are still in the minority.

Experience of Climate Extremes Increase Green Voting in Europe

Experience of Climate Extremes Increase Green Voting in Europe

What role do experiences with climate change and extreme events play in shaping environmental attitudes and to what extent can they explain the recent rise in environmental concerns and willingness to vote for Green parties across Europe?

Huge Boost for US Science Funding Inches Closer to Reality

Huge Boost for US Science Funding Inches Closer to Reality

The US House of Representatives has passed its America COMPETES Act, which includes money for science funding agencies. Scientists are cautious, but hopeful.

What We Learned Doing Fast Grants

What We Learned Doing Fast Grants

We launched an abnormally fast source of emergency science funding during COVID-19. The results revealed flaws in current science funding models.

How the Dutch Delivered a Traffic Safety Revolution

How the Dutch Delivered a Traffic Safety Revolution

Drivers and pedestrians in the Netherlands faced injury risks similar to those in the U.S. in 1970. Since then, American streets have become far more dangerous. What happened? 

Five Things to Know About the Recent Scientific Integrity Report from the Biden-Harris Administration

Five Things to Know About the Recent Scientific Integrity Report from the Biden-Harris Administration

Key takeaways about the administration's progress on scientific integrity so far.

The Other Diversity in Scholarly Publishing

The Other Diversity in Scholarly Publishing

After becoming a Scholarly Kitchen Chef back in July 2019, I have never stopped being amazed by the numerous dynamic issues and developments that scholarly publishing is dealing with. As a biologist by training, 'diversity' is the word that comes to mind.

Symposium on AI in Digital Health

Symposium on AI in Digital Health

Artificial Intelligence in Digital Health (AIDHeal) is a network from the metropolitan Berlin-Brandenburg region that aims to address the severe shortage of expertise in the areas of data science, machine learning and digital health in Germany.

Has Biden Followed the Science? What Researchers Say

Has Biden Followed the Science? What Researchers Say

As the US president's first year in office ends, Nature assesses whether he's kept his promise to make evidence-based decisions.

U.S. Science No Longer Leads the World. Here's How Top Advisers Say the Nation Should Respond

U.S. Science No Longer Leads the World. Here's How Top Advisers Say the Nation Should Respond

Growing competition means U.S. must decide where to excel.

How to Protect US Science from Political Meddling After Trump

How to Protect US Science from Political Meddling After Trump

In a fresh report, federal researchers recommend ways to strengthen scientific integrity and preserve public trust in government.

A Remote Lecture Series Roadmap to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM

A Remote Lecture Series Roadmap to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM

Within a year of the shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings transformed from an auxiliary service to an essential work platform for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Universities rapidly accelerated adoption of virtual platforms for remote conferences, classes, and seminars amidst a second crisis testing institutional commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. To address these concerns, we began the Diversity and Science Lecture series (DASL), a cross-institutional national platform where junior life scientists present personal stories, professional progress, and advice for their peers.