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Science posted the most comprehensive [3]guidelines for the publication of studies in basic science to date, calling for the adoption of clearly defined rules on the sharing of data and methods.
What lessons does the Swiss ambivalence towards European Union hold for the UK?
"The right to read is the right to mine" : publishers are resisting a change to copyright law that would allow academics to digitally mine published research to help crack intractable problems.
There is an urgent need to reverse the decline in research funding, and a lot to discuss about how decisions are made. But setting up a death match between Big Science and the rest is not the way to go.
As science money is increasingly awarded to a small number of expensive projects, some academics argue that a new funding system is needed.
Has the traditional format of the science journal had its day? Dorothy Bishop outlines an alternative model, based on consensual communication.
The possibility the UK will vote to leave the EU would be a disaster for British science.
There’s no doubt political parties listen to think tanks. Using them to present academic work could help researchers penetrate the Westminster bubble.
Writing and reviewing journal articles is part of the core business of a scientist. But it’s not an efficient way to communicate research results.
The same organisations that make it difficult to get a grant can be ridiculously laid back about how their money is spent once they have signed it over.
Things are improving for women working in most STEM-based fields, although there are some notable exceptions.
Free from bureaucracy, independent science labs offer a flexibility that can't be matched by universities.
Giving equal weight to everybody’s opinion might be the worse thing you could do.
A new report suggests more sharing of research equipment may be a better way of getting more bang out of the science funding buck than clawing back ‘efficiency savings’ out of grant funding.
Negative findings matter too and new OA publications are helping researchers to give a fuller account of themselves.
Facilities prepare for shutdown as government refuses to secure funding. Up to 1,700 jobs at 27 facilities at risk from 30 June, with $150m in vital funding tied to the Coalition’s higher-education changes.
The PDF makes reading science research even more difficult and prevents a two-way conversation from taking place.
Anne Glover, former chief scientific adviser to the president of the European commission, gives a frank account of the highs and lows of her three years in Brussels.
History shows us that social scientists are essential if we are to get the most out of our engineering and technological innovations.
How a recent "bad luck" cancer study illustrates failure of science journalism.
Recent moves by established journals to make research papers freely available signpost the direction of travel in academic publishing
While Europe’s scientists were watching Rosetta, President Juncker quietly scrapped the role of his top scientific adviser. What does this mean for the future of evidence-based policy in Europe?
Horizon 2020 has a budget of £63bn, but don’t expect a share unless you’re in one of the wealthiest countries and have a string of articles published in top journals.
Breakthrough Prizes may elevate scientists to rock-stars, showering the finest minds with lucrative awards.
Newly appointed chief executive of the CSIRO Larry Marshall says he is comfortable with crises, which can become a ‘catalyst for change and redirection’
A recent report reveals that only 12% of third year female PhD students want a career in academia.
University wants scientists to make their research open access and resign from publications that keep articles behind paywalls.
Joint winner says move to UK was important to his success and fears impact of government migration controls and funding freeze.
Open letter stating that research cannot follow political cycles.
