Leading scholars and publishers from ten countries have agreed a definition of predatory publishing that can protect scholarship. It took 12 hours of discussion, 18 questions and 3 rounds to reach.

Promises to raise research spending and take action on climate change overshadowed by scientists' fears about leaving the European Union.

Little is known about the long-term effects of early-career setback. Here, the authors compare junior scientists who were awarded a NIH grant to those with similar track records, who were not, and find that individuals with the early setback systematically performed better in the longer term.

In memory of Margarita Salas, the biochemist whose discoveries led to faster, more-accurate DNA testing.

Proportions of female students and those from under-represented ethnic groups are rising, yet parity is a way off.

Forty-three Chinese universities should be considered "very high" or "high" risk collaborators because of their involvement in research for military and defence purposes, according to an Australian think tank.

Evaluation reforms will go round in circles without conceptual clarity, warns Anna Hatch.

The growing threat of abrupt and irreversible climate changes must compel political and economic action on emissions.

A study of protein databases shows that discoverers who are second to publish still end up getting a substantial portion of the recognition.

It's time to trust students to handle doubt and diversity in science, says Jerry Ravetz.

A swift increase in scientific productivity has outstripped the country's ability to promote rigour and curb academic misconduct; it is time to seize solutions.

Scientists should take a more intentional, evidence-based approach to mentoring, including tenure and promotion incentives, according to an upcoming report from the US National Academies.

Some funders and publishers call it unethical, for others, it's par for the course.

Connections prove resilient as researchers circumvent geopolitical obstacles.

A growing number of research agencies are assigning money randomly. The Swiss National Science Foundation is the latest funder to experiment with random selection.

The move comes amid concerns over China's influence on Australian campuses, and after major cybersecurity breaches at one institution.

Nature's survey of more than 6,000 graduate students reveals the turbulent nature of doctoral research. The mental health of PhD researchers demands urgent attention.

Anxiety and depression among graduate students seems to be on the rise. Systemic change is needed to halt an ongoing crisis.

The practice was probably used to improve the children's chances of securing a university place.

Analysis finds female-led papers are more likely to be rejected, and less likely to be cited, than those with male corresponding authors.