Don't Panic, But Breakthrough Cases May Be a Bigger Issue Than You've Been Told
The vaccines work very well, but current public-health communications may be understating the frequency of infections among the vaccinated.
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The Questions Concerning Technology
A set of 41 questions drafted with a view to helping us draw out the moral or ethical implications of our tools.
From Principles to Practices: Open Science at Europe’s Universities
The 2020-2021 EUA Open Science Survey results provides a comprehensive picture of the challenges and achievements in Open Science at Europe’s universities.
Climate Change Widespread, Rapid, and Intensifying - IPCC
Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, released today. Many of the changes observed in the climate are unprecedented in thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of years, and some of the changes already set in motion—such as continued sea level rise—are irreversible over hundreds to thousands of years.
What the Heck Happened to John Ioannidis?
John Ioannidis is a highly influential scientist whom we at SBM have lauded on many an occasion. Since the pandemic, though, he's downplayed the dangers of COVID-19. What the happened to him?
EU Higher Education Staff and Students in the UK
This briefing examines the contribution of EU staff and students to higher education and research throughout the UK and across disciplines and highlights the challenges associated with replacing the Erasmus+ programme.
Non-Association of Switzerland to Horizon Europe: Transitional Measures Envisaged
Non-Association of Switzerland to Horizon Europe: Transitional Measures Envisaged
Transitional measures for researchers are envisaged following Switzerland's non-association to Horizon Europe.
Mirror, Mirror 2021: Reflecting Poorly
The United States trails far behind other high-income countries on measures of health care affordability, administrative efficiency, equity, and outcomes.
Water Vapor Found on Jupiter's Moon Ganymede
Astronomers have detected the first evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter's massive moon Ganymede.
Science Can't Be Pākehā or Māori, It's Just Science
"Science belongs to all of us and it is not an enemy of any culture."
Federal Employees and the Public Express Concern over Reports of Political Interference in Science
Federal Employees and the Public Express Concern over Reports of Political Interference in Science
Federal employees and some members of the public remain concerned over reports of political interference in science, specifically when it came to reporting scientific findings, a Biden administration report argues.
Study Finds Productivity Not Deterred by Shift to Remote Work
Recent research shows that the skepticism many companies had related to working from home may be eroding.
The SNSF Also Funds Indirect Research Costs of Universities
Since 2009, the SNSF has financed a portion of the indirect research costs incurred by SNSF-funded projects at research institutions. In 2021, 102 million Swiss francs are available for these "overhead" costs.
New Science Leads to Another CDC Update on Masks
You could almost hear the collective groan of frustration when the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention again updated its guidance, encouraging people to wear face masks to stop the spread of COVID-19 - but understanding of the coronavirus has evolved with the virus itself, and this new guidance is based on new information.
Key Social Science Priorities for Long-term COVID-19 Response - World
The COVID-19 response continues to be driven by epidemiological priorities, and yet, the epidemic and responses are situated within specific political and health system contexts. Social science brings an understanding of context and draws attention to politics, power and social difference.
Research Stories - from Webcomics to Local Bookstores
Art has long been used as a means to communicate science. In ancient Greece, poetry was a powerful way of communicating about mathematics, astrology and the natural world. Fast forward 13 centuries, past the invention of the printing press which saw science communication flourish, to today, where artistic skills and science have come together once again - this time to explore the power of storytelling through comics. ERCcOMICS was the result of a search by the European Research Council to find an innovative and creative way to communicate ERC funded projects.
Novel Researchers Have a Lower Chance of Winning Funding
Swiss programme favours mainstream work, but unconventional applicants aren't deterred, say Charles Ayoubi and colleagues.
Science Communication in Switzerland: Status Quo and Recommendations
Science Communication in Switzerland: Status Quo and Recommendations
The Swiss Academies has published the first comprehensive report on science communication in Switzerland - and formulated 20 recommendations for improving it.
West African Scientists Are Leading the Science Behind a Malaria Vaccine
West African Scientists Are Leading the Science Behind a Malaria Vaccine
Researchers in Mali have been working for decades on the treatment that's now in the final phase of clinical trials.
A Dry California Creek Bed Looked Like a Wildfire Risk. Then the Beavers Went to Work
"It was insane": Placer County floodplain restored by beavers in just three years
A New History Changes the Balance of Power Between Ethiopia and Medieval Europe
For centuries, a Eurocentric worldview disregarded the knowledge and strength of the African empire.
The British Academy Launches Strategic Committee for Languages in HE As New Data Confirms Mixed Picture in Modern Languages Provision
The British Academy Launches Strategic Committee for Languages in HE As New Data Confirms Mixed Picture in Modern Languages Provision
The British Academy, jointly with the University Council of Modern Languages, will next week convene a new Strategic Committee for Languages in Higher Education.
Open access book usage data: how close is COUNTER to the other kind?
Open access book usage data - how close is COUNTER to the other kind?
Swissuniversities Adopts the Open Research Data Strategy
By adopting the Open Research Data (ORD) Strategy, swissuniversities has taken a further step towards Open Science and follows on the existing Open Access strategy.
Flying Race Car Zips Across the Sky for the First Time
The world's first flying race car, the Airspeeder Mk3, has completed its maiden flight and is on track to compete in a first-of-its-kind racing series later in 2021.
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