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No Democracy, No Academia
The assault of Israeli government on democratic institutions and principles is an imminent threat to Israeli academia, which relies on a solid democratic foundation.
Navigating Interdisciplinary Careers
Recent Claims Cast Doubt on Legitimacy of Behavioral Science
Chinese Academics Are Becoming a Force for Good Governance
Among U.S. postdoc applicants, researchers of color often fare worst
Among U.S. postdoc applicants, researchers of color often fare worst
Many researchers of color are at a disadvantage when applying for postdoctoral positions. That’s one of the main findings of a new study of 22,098 applications for 769 scientific postdoc positions at nine U.S. universities.
Governance of AI in Bio: Harnessing the Benefits While Reducing the Risks
Scientific Board to Advise UN on Breakthroughs in Science and Technology
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the creation of a Scientific Advisory Board “to advise UN leaders on ... how to harness the benefits of these advances and mitigate potential risks.”
The Murky Waters of Publication Fraud
Scientific fraud has been a problem from the beginning of documented science - but in recent years the issue has exploded.
Karl Popper on Falsification: Science Vs. Pseudoscience
Russia's Economic Issues 'Could Hamper Science Deals with Africa'
Ambition is there but resources may not be, African academics warn ahead of summit.
CERN and NASA Join Forces to Commit to a Research Future That is Open and Accessible for All
CERN and NASA Join Forces to Commit to a Research Future That is Open and Accessible for All
A summit, entitled “Accelerating the Adoption of Open Science”, took place at CERN from 10 to 14 July, bringing together representatives from 70 scientific institutions to discuss how to develop and implement open science policies across the globe.
Why Creativity in Science Matters and Three Ways to Achieve It
Creativity is critical to the future of work. The Future of Jobs Report 2023 ranked analytical thinking and creative thinking as the first and second most important skills that workers will need to have in the future.
Girls Have Overtaken Boys in Science Participation. In Workplaces, It's a Completely Different Story
Girls Have Overtaken Boys in Science Participation. In Workplaces, It's a Completely Different Story
Quick Grants from Tech Billionaires Aim to Speed Up Science Research. But Not All Scientists Approve
Quick Grants from Tech Billionaires Aim to Speed Up Science Research. But Not All Scientists Approve
Science History: In the Shadow of Oppenheimer
How Do Plants with Seedless Fruit Reproduce?
Experimental evidence on the productivity effects of generative artificial intelligence
Science funding agencies say no to using AI for peer review
Concerns include confidentiality, accuracy, and "originality of thought".
Congress weighs far-reaching disclosure rules for academics doing military research
House defense bill would vastly expand information that must be disclosed and posted online.
To Save Society from Digital Tech, Enable Scrutiny of How Policies Are Implemented
To Save Society from Digital Tech, Enable Scrutiny of How Policies Are Implemented
Well-designed policies alone cannot prevent social harm from new technologies. Instead, watchdogs must have tools to scrutinize how such policies are implemented, paving the road for digital accountability.
Science Activism Is Surging, Marking A Culture Shift Among Scientists
'Industry Scientists Are Often Misunderstood: Here’s Why I Chose This Path'
China's Use of Formal Science and Technology Agreements As a Tool of Diplomacy
China's Use of Formal Science and Technology Agreements As a Tool of Diplomacy
China's government uses a variety of diplomatic tools to pursue its foreign policy aims including negotiating and signing formal bilateral science and technology.