An Ecosystem of Resilience and Resistance is Emerging
History shows how to protect science from Trump’s attacks, write Stephan Lewandowsky and colleagues
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Science Diplomacy at the Intersection of Post-Truth Movements, Populism, and Tech-Nationalist Science.
Science Diplomacy at the Intersection of Post-Truth Movements, Populism, and Tech-Nationalist Science.
This interview discusses the evolution of science diplomacy in recent years, highlighting the challenges faced by a field that was initially designed to address the Sustainable Development Goals.
New Research Funding Policies in the USA Will Not Affect the Freedom of Research at the University of Helsinki
New Research Funding Policies in the USA Will Not Affect the Freedom of Research at the University of Helsinki
"Funding should not be sought at any cost, such as by removing certain words from research proposals," says Vice-Rector Anne Portaankorva from the University of Helsinki.
Trump Administration Seeks Input from Public on National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan
Japan's New Approach to Collaborative International R&D
Japan's science and technology policy has pivoted to a radical new approach to international research collaboration.
How Science Has Fared in the First Two Weeks of the New Trump Administration
Science Hostility: What We Know and What We Can Do About It
Public communication on controversial issues has meant that science is more relevant than ever before. At the same time, it has made researchers vulnerable to attacks that undermine their credibility.
'Stamp out Paper Mills' - Science Sleuths on How to Fight Fake Research
A group of scientists who are experts at spotting fraudulent research outline five essential steps to combat industrialized scientific misconduct.
Australians Want Scientists More Involved in Policy-making
Two thirds of Australians think scientists should actively advocate for specific policies, and more than 60 per cent think scientists should be more involved in policymaking, according to a global study released by the Australian National University today.
Does Altering A Dataset Merit Retraction?
Self-archiving on personal sites is perfectly permitted under many journal data policies. But what happens when an author alters the underlying data?
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Provides In-house Science Advice for the President
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Provides In-house Science Advice for the President
Headed by the president's science adviser, OSTP serves as a one-stop shop for everything science and innovation inside the White House.
Science Could Be a Bright Spot in U.S.-China Relations
A renewed agreement may help stabilize a turbulent relationship.
Facebook to Ditch Fact-checking: What Do Researchers Think?
Meta's planned shift away from third party fact-checking in favour of a crowdsourced approach has perplexed those who study the spread of misinformation.
A New-year Round-up of the Science Stories You May Have Missed
Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 08 January 2025
After Years of War, can Syria Rebuild its ‘Miserable’ Scientific Community?
Syrian researchers around the world begin to plan for the nation’s future
Dartmouth's Sexual Harassment Scandal Transformed the Lives of These Women in Science
In 2017, a group of students at Dartmouth College filed a lawsuit that revealed an entrenched culture of power and abuse, and in doing so, they sparked a wider conversation about sexual violence in science.
Lessons From Baltimore for Participatory Research
Alvin Hathaway Sr. explains what Baltimore's African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative needed to gain insight and credibility.
Communicating Science: The "significance" of Statistics
Statistical significance and scientific importance are distinct, equally valuable aspects of communicating the significance of statistics in research
A Case for Inclusive AI from Africa
Africa is home to about 2000 languages, with 75 of them having more than one million speakers each. Yet, this linguistic abundance is not reflected in the large language models (LLMs)-which are at the core of many AI systems-that are widely used. This creates a significant barrier in trying to build localised solutions.
How a Top Swiss University is Screening Chinese Students
ETH Zurich has revealed security screening measures it routinely carries out on some foreign students - provoking fear and anger.
Pygmy Blue Whales: Citizen Scientists in Timor-Leste Help Research
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.
Science Could Solve Some of the World's Biggest Problems. Why Aren't Governments Using It?
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