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With the United Kingdom ever more likely to leave the European Union's science-funding programmes, an alternative has been proposed.
Assessing the environment in purely monetary terms can harm people and the planet.
Maya Gosztyla decided to rethink her approach to research papers after she had trouble keeping track of the published literature.
With no research institute in Nepal equipped to support her drought research, Hemu Kafle helped establish a new one.
Science is riddled with stories of getting scooped, data glitches and funding crises. Five researchers share stories of how they rallied.
Faced with the challenge of advising the World Health Organization on who should be the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines, an advisory group used an approach it hadn't tried before.
Organizing events that can be attended in-person or online is tricky. Planning and communicating early will save headaches on the day.
A study of the culture in academic workplaces suggests that women and PhD students are most likely to be bullied.
Jonathan Park's scientific interests changed after caring for a cancer patient. He ended up bidding an amicable farewell to Mark Gerstein, a supportive supervisor who had taught him a lot.
Urbanization took place rapidly over recent decades and is expected to continue in the future, producing a series of environmental issues, including heat stress.
Allison McClure describes how she secured her first postdoctoral position and shares her thoughts on how laboratories can attract candidates.
In response to the demise of Roe v. Wade, universities and research organizations can support those affected, ensure education and research on abortion continue and advocate for evidence-based policy.
Scientists applaud nominee Arati Prabhakar, who is set to replace Eric Lander following his controversial exit from the White House science office.
Data reveal that to earn credit on scientific articles, women need to work harder than men.
Sarah Gagliano Taliun's mother tongue is English, science's lingua franca. Her move to a French-speaking university presented challenges and opportunities.
Enormous databases do not necessarily allow scientists to solve long COVID mysteries, such as how well vaccination protects against the condition.
The study shows evidence that the Sustainable Development Goals have had largely a discursive influence and only limited transformative political impact.
Experts say the country's strong scientific performance is likely to be sustained in the coming years.
Springer Nature editors urge consideration of the potential harms of all research relating to human populations, not just that directly involving human participants.
Some British researchers who had secured Horizon Europe funding have already been told that their grants will be cancelled.
The world has changed a lot since our last global survey of PhD students in 2019. This year's survey includes master's students for the first time.
The Swiss National Science Foundation's 'narrative' template seeks evidence of applicants' wider contributions to science.
A collaboration between scientists and Native American tribes finds tree density in parts of the Klamath Mountains is at a record high, and at risk of serious wildfires.
