Biologist to Lead Europe's Premier Research Funder
Scientists hope Maria Leptin will bring stability to the European Research Council after predecessor Mauro Ferarri's controversial tenure.
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What Polar Researchers Have Learnt from the Pandemic
Six scientists explain how COVID-19 has affected their fieldwork and research, as well as opportunities for junior researchers.
Hopes Dim for a Quick End to Row Keeping Swiss out of Horizon Europe
Hopes Dim for a Quick End to Row Keeping Swiss out of Horizon Europe
Switzerland is mounting a campaign to convince Brussels its participation in Horizon Europe should not be confounded by broader political tensions, but member states say it may time take to patch things up after Switzerland unilaterally withdrew from talks about its overall relationship with the EU.
'I Can't Remember Feeling As Excited About the Future': Redesigning Space Travel for Women
'I Can't Remember Feeling As Excited About the Future': Redesigning Space Travel for Women
The drive for more women and greater diversity in the space sector will lead to new ideas and innovations, from spacesuits to toilets and beyond.
How Identifying Hotspots of Zoonotic Disease Could Prevent Another Pandemic
How Identifying Hotspots of Zoonotic Disease Could Prevent Another Pandemic
Researchers have developed a tool to assess wildlife markets for risks of zoonotic outbreaks. It can help governments decide on courses of action, with strict veterinary requirements potentially more effective than bans.
More Than a Billion Seashore Animals May Have Cooked to Death in B.C. Heat Wave, Says UBC Researcher
More Than a Billion Seashore Animals May Have Cooked to Death in B.C. Heat Wave, Says UBC Researcher
A marine biologist at the University of British Columbia estimates that last week's record-breaking heat wave in B.C. may have killed more than one billion intertidal animals living along the Salish Sea coastline.
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.
Science, not speculation, is essential to determine how SARS-CoV-2 reached humans
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?
Preprints Are Not Going to Replace Journals
At a recent meeting, a debate was held on the motion: Preprints are going to replace journals. The author was asked to oppose the motion and this post is based on their arguments.
Everyone Should Decide How Their Digital Data Are Used - Not Just Tech Companies
Everyone Should Decide How Their Digital Data Are Used - Not Just Tech Companies
Smartphones, sensors and consumer habits reveal much about society. Too few people have a say in how these data are created and used.
Of Brown M&M's and Publishing in Academic Journals
Why did a certain band eliminate brown M&M's from their dressing room? And what does that have to do with the formatting requirements at some journals? This article explains.
Seek Diversity to Solve Complexity
A wide range of perspectives brings unique insight to societal problems.
It's Time to Put an End to Mentee Abuse in Academia
NIH data hint at the extent of bullying and emotional abuse, but barriers to tackling the issue remain high, says Joanna Buscemi.
Germany Too Dependent on Confucius Institutes, Minister Warns
In unprecedented comments ahead of federal elections in September, Anja Karliczek applauds university that shuttered its institute.
SSP's Early Career Development Podcast: Open Access
Meredith Adinolfi (Cell Press) and Ann Michael (DeltaThink) discuss some of the more complex aspects of the OA landscape, such as funder mandates, Plan S, and transformative agreements.
Museums Are in a Race Against Time to Keep Plastic Art from Falling Apart
Conservators seek ways to stop cultural artifacts from oozing and crumbling to dust.
Journal Impact Factor Gets a Sibling That Adjusts for Scientific Field
But critics worry the metrics remain prone to misuse.
Energy Transition Needs to Accelerate Urgently, Says EU's Scientific Advice Mechanism
Energy Transition Needs to Accelerate Urgently, Says EU's Scientific Advice Mechanism
There are many possible pathways towards a carbon-neutral future — and achieving it by 2050 is possible but requires urgent action.
David Budtz Pedersen on Measuring the Impact of Science Advice
David Budtz Pedersen on Measuring the Impact of Science Advice
Science, and especially social sciences and humanities, have always had a broad range of impacts on society — impacts which are not easily measured using traditional academic indicators.
Five Ways to Ensure Flood-risk Research Helps the Most Vulnerable
Studies are skewed towards resilient places and people: improve data, metrics, inclusion and more.
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.
What's Wrong with Paying for Peer Review?
Lots of things are wrong with paying for peer review.
Black Scientists Find Community-and Plan for the Road Ahead
The Black in X network mobilized last summer to bring attention to racism in STEM. This week, they're holding their first conference to talk about what's next.
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