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Why We Organized 'Stand Up For Science'

Why We Organized 'Stand Up For Science'

Five co-organizers of the nationwide Stand Up For Science movement explain the need for collective action at this time.

Supporting Science in the Global South

Supporting Science in the Global South

…and learnings from the first Africa Climate Mobility Academy Global science on the impact of climate change and its relationship with human mobility and fragility is growing in scope and quality. However, its focus, leadership and outputs are limited to specific regions and institutions, reflecting a global imbalance in development studies. Institutions and scientists in […]

Royal Society Urged to Expel Elon Musk As Fellows Sign Open Letter

Royal Society Urged to Expel Elon Musk As Fellows Sign Open Letter

More than 1,700 academics complain about X owner's behaviour, citing his 'assault on scientific research'.

U-shaped Learning: a New Model for Transdisciplinary Education

U-shaped Learning: a New Model for Transdisciplinary Education

Over the past two decades, transdisciplinarity has been cited increasingly by policymakers and university actors as a means to reshape learning and research processes to improve society’s potential to tackle grand societal challenges.

Leaked EU Competitiveness Plan Prompts Concerns over ERC Independence

Leaked EU Competitiveness Plan Prompts Concerns over ERC Independence

A leaked EU competitiveness strategy is prompting fears that Brussels intends to undermine the independence of the European Research Council by pushing for more alignment with the European Innovation Council and the EU's broader political goals.

How Hosting Ukrainian Scientists Offers a Template for Supporting Other Scholars at Risk

How Hosting Ukrainian Scientists Offers a Template for Supporting Other Scholars at Risk

Ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, displaced academics describe their experiences settling into UK universities.

Poland Presents Research and Innovation Priorities for Council Presidency

Poland Presents Research and Innovation Priorities for Council Presidency

Poland plans to use its six-month presidency of the European Council to advance the uptake of artificial intelligence in science, and to lay the groundwork for FP10, the next Framework Programme for research and innovation.

Trust in Scientists and Their Role in Society Across 68 Countries

Trust in Scientists and Their Role in Society Across 68 Countries

What is the state of trust in scientists around the world? To answer this question, the authors surveyed 71,922 respondents in 68 countries and found that trust in scientists is moderately high.

High Time to Rethink How We Define Scientific Expertise and Authority

High Time to Rethink How We Define Scientific Expertise and Authority

Psychologists argue for shifting away from the individualistic view of scientific authority, toward collective expertise

A New-year Round-up of the Science Stories You May Have Missed

A New-year Round-up of the Science Stories You May Have Missed

Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 08 January 2025

How the Search for Beauty Drives Scientific Enquiry

How the Search for Beauty Drives Scientific Enquiry

We surveyed thousands of scientists in four countries and learned just how important beauty is to them.

Public Trust in Science is Ebbing - and Will Have Real-world Consequences

Public Trust in Science is Ebbing - and Will Have Real-world Consequences

Anti-science attitudes have historically encumbered societal progress in the U.S., often with serious ramifications. The scientific community is now bracing for upheaval as the Trump administration prepares to take office.

Science Could Solve Some of the World's Biggest Problems. Why Aren't Governments Using It?

Science Could Solve Some of the World's Biggest Problems. Why Aren't Governments Using It?

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

Global Science Meeting Calls for Better Policy Links

Global Science Meeting Calls for Better Policy Links

World Science Forum warns of increased science denial among political and social movements.

Can Google Scholar Survive the AI Revolution?

Can Google Scholar Survive the AI Revolution?

The largest scholarly search engine is celebrating its 20th birthday, but AI-driven competitors offer advantages.