How the US Mid-term Elections Could Shake Up Science
A Democratic victory in Congress could halt the Trump administrationâs controversial grant-review plan and curb some of its funding actions.
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These Three Red Flags Could Unmask Dodgy Journals
As poor publishing practices proliferate, scholarly databases are under pressure to ensure the titles they list are reputable.
Can maths survive AI? Fields medallist Terence Tao calls for a ‘Maths 2.0’ world
Can maths survive AI? Fields medallist Terence Tao calls for a ‘Maths 2.0’ world
As machines race ahead in solving problems, mathematicians must establish a new era that prizes human understanding over simply publishing more solutions.
How Tech Billionaires Are Disrupting Biomedical Science
Money from the world’s increasingly prosperous technology entrepreneurs has been flooding into biomedical research. Is it changing how science is done?
Citizens’ Assemblies Propose Ambitious Climate Policy but Impacts Remain Limited
Citizens’ Assemblies Propose Ambitious Climate Policy but Impacts Remain Limited
This study finds that, although deliberative citizen assemblies proposed more ambitious recommendations than existing climate policy, these recommendations rarely translated into actual policy decisions.
PhD Students Who Write Dissertation with AI Less Likely to Stay in Academia
PhD Students Who Write Dissertation with AI Less Likely to Stay in Academia
US PhD graduates who used artificial intelligence were more likely to work in industry.
From Publication to Action: Connecting Science, Policy, and Public Attention for Ocean-related Climate Mitigation
From Publication to Action: Connecting Science, Policy, and Public Attention for Ocean-related Climate Mitigation
Through a narrative analysis of three case studies, this paper identifies that at a global scale, coordinated and well-designed policy with decisive implementation is key for catalysing step-changes in Ocean-related options progress.
Wha's the Secret Sauce for Happy Scientists at Work? These Eight Countries Offer Some Clues
Wha's the Secret Sauce for Happy Scientists at Work? These Eight Countries Offer Some Clues
Meaningful work, flexibility and job security all matter more than salaries do, Nature's job satisfaction survey shows.
What Does a PhD Pay? Data Reveal Huge Gaps Across Europe
What Does a PhD Pay? Data Reveal Huge Gaps Across Europe
Earnings come in a combination of scholarships and salaries and vary widely between countries, an analysis by international federation Eurodoc reveals.
China's Extraordinary Rise in Science and How It Will Change the World
China's Extraordinary Rise in Science and How It Will Change the World
The nation is on a trajectory to lead the world in science, a development that will reshape technological advancement, innovation and the balance of global power.
How to Mobilize the Agile Science Needed in a Crisis
Two reports highlight the changes needed in academia to facilitate the fast, collaborative, responsive and inclusive research that aids global decision makers.
Will AI Scoop Your Science? Some Researchers See a Gloomy Future
Will AI Scoop Your Science? Some Researchers See a Gloomy Future
Scientists worry that increasingly capable large language models will beat them to discoveries.
Why sound, strong science alone isn’t enough in pandemic preparedness
Why sound, strong science alone isn’t enough in pandemic preparedness
Comparable data are key to protecting the world from the next epidemic, says bioengineer Polina Brangel.
Rising Numbers of Asian and African PhD Students Choose to Study in China
Rising Numbers of Asian and African PhD Students Choose to Study in China
International students explain the advantages and challenges that come with pursuing a doctoral degree in China.
This Award-Winning Microscopy Image Used AI - Igniting Controversy In A Prestigious Competition
Paid to Peer Review: Firms Are Paying Researchers to Assess Manuscripts for Journals
Paid to Peer Review: Firms Are Paying Researchers to Assess Manuscripts for Journals
Freelance peer-review jobs through third-party companies raise practical and ethical questions.
Hundreds of ‘Free’ Academic Journals Have Started Charging Fees
A study tracking diamond open-access journals has found an increase in titles switching to other publishing models - especially over the past few years.
AI Co-scientists Are Revolutionizing How Research is Done
Artificial-intelligence systems can generate hypotheses, design experiments and analyse data - but humans still need to decide what makes sense.
Six Principles for Supporting Academic Freedom in Universities
Six Principles for Supporting Academic Freedom in Universities
Many academics are concerned about threats to independent enquiry in higher education. Here's how it can be protected while taking legitimate concerns into account.
Chinese Companies Doubled Down on Science After US Tech Restrictions
Affected Chinese companies adjusted their sources of knowledge to stay competitive.
Successful Early-career Scientists Rely on Network of Mentors
Successful Early-career Scientists Rely on Network of Mentors
Large networks are particularly beneficial to researchers in under-represented groups.
Popular Open-science Platform to Stop Hosting Data and Code Amid Funding Concerns
Popular Open-science Platform to Stop Hosting Data and Code Amid Funding Concerns
Changes to the Open Science Framework’s policies will come into effect in November, forcing researchers to reconsider their workflows.
The World Bank is Right to Prioritize Reproducibility
The development bank and others are starting to publish and verify the raw data and code accompanying their research-based reports and papers. Other agencies should do the same.
A Data Leak Shut a Top Research Biobank: Lessons from the Recovery
A Data Leak Shut a Top Research Biobank: Lessons from the Recovery
The UK Biobank is imposing new safety measures after a security incident, but safeguarding biomedical data while enabling researcher access remains a challenge.
China’s Fast-Track Clinical Trials are in the Spotlight after Child Deaths
China’s Fast-Track Clinical Trials are in the Spotlight after Child Deaths
A new government policy seeks to balance innovation and safety.
Nations Expanding Their Research Programmes Impose Sweeping Penalties for Malpractice
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