Scientists hope Maria Leptin will bring stability to the European Research Council after predecessor Mauro Ferarri's controversial tenure.

But for maximal benefit, more of these academic administrators need to get involved in the scholarly aspect of research.

Six scientists explain how COVID-19 has affected their fieldwork and research, as well as opportunities for junior researchers.

Smartphones, sensors and consumer habits reveal much about society. Too few people have a say in how these data are created and used.

Knowing which signatures in the blood predict protection against COVID-19 could speed the development of new vaccines.

To help planners adapt to a warming world, find ways to make predictions practical.

I found job satisfaction and exciting opportunities in supporting other academics - but it's a career path that many don't consider. Try it.

Instead of flying in, collecting samples and leaving, scientists should treat local people as partners, and think fair instead of charitable when it comes to authorship.

Medical researchers are beginning to shift their focus away from COVID-19 - but the pandemic could continue to affect studies focused on other diseases.

A survey of US medical scientists also found that more women than men have thought about leaving since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Too few resources exist to help early-career scientists deal with the stresses encountered in today's 'publish or perish' culture.

Faculty and staff members at Utrecht University will be evaluated by their commitment to open science.

Research shows that a previous coronavirus infection plus one dose of vaccine provides powerful protection - but concerns linger.

How scientists are perfecting the art of boiling down their work into a short, sharp hit.

An external analysis of 15 years of stories finds men quoted more than twice as often as women.

A global movement of younger researchers is making its mark. Science must listen and learn from its next generation.

International financial institutions say that vaccines are the highest-return investment on Earth - it is past time for them to pay up.

As the first national network of early-career researchers marks its 21st birthday, the founders of Hungary's describe how and why they set up theirs in 2019.

An area where researchers can gather and informally discuss ideas is the best way to produce innovative inventions, argues Ethan N. Gotian.

Is a trend of auctioning non-fungible tokens based on scientific data a fascinating art fad, an environmental disaster or the future of monetized genomics?

As the world recovers, students will need help to get back on track.

A thriving relationship needs clearer rules around data ownership and intellectual property - and public trust in the process.

The pandemic and political tensions might slow the march towards more globalized science.

A specialist in diversity and inclusion lays out the science funder's plan for promoting equity.