PhD Training is No Longer Fit for Purpose - It Needs Reform Now
PhD Training is No Longer Fit for Purpose - It Needs Reform Now
If researchers are to meet society's expectations, their training and mentoring must escape the nineteenth century.
How Scientists Can Safeguard Themselves Online
Scientists are always at risk of digital harassment by bad actors looking to undermine scientific credibility and progress, but there are protective steps they can take.
The Dark Universe: Can a Scientist Battling Long Covid Unlock the Mysteries of the Cosmos?
The Dark Universe: Can a Scientist Battling Long Covid Unlock the Mysteries of the Cosmos?
Since being laid low with the virus more than a year ago, Catherine Heymans can only operate in half-hour bursts. But her work could still change the way we understand the universe
Science and Politics Are Inseparable
Ideally, policy makers are relying on the best available science to inform their decisions. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, because often “politics” gets in the way. And that is why it is crucial that scientists recognize their power.
Commission Puts Forward €13.6B Research Budget for 2024, with €12.8B for Horizon Europe
Commission Puts Forward €13.6B Research Budget for 2024, with €12.8B for Horizon Europe
The European Commission wants the EU to spend a total €13.6 billion on research and innovation next year, with €12.8 billion going to Horizon Europe. That is €400M more for the research programme than 2023, but in the face of rampant inflation the European Parliament doesn't see this as a major increase.
Is Science Really Getting Less Disruptive - and Does It Matter if It Is?
Is Science Really Getting Less Disruptive - and Does It Matter if It Is?
A study suggesting papers and patents that change the course of science are becoming less dominant is prompting soul-searching - and lively debate about why, and what to do about it.
The Next Generation of Coronavirus Vaccines: a Graphical Guide
New technologies might provide more potent or broader immunity - but will have to fight for market share.
Researcher Roles in Collaborative Governance Interventions
Researcher Roles in Collaborative Governance Interventions
While societies are facing complex problems involving multiple stakeholders and interdependencies, interest in collaborative governance as a potential solution is rising.
Enabling Trustable, Transparent, and Efficient Submission and Review in an Era of Digital Transformation
Enabling Trustable, Transparent, and Efficient Submission and Review in an Era of Digital Transformation
Digital transformation in submission and peer review offers improvements for publications and a better experience for researchers and journal staff.
United States National Science Foundation: Making the Most of the "Ethical and Societal Considerations" in the CHIPS and Science Act
Acceleration of Humanities and Social Sciences Articles in Open Access
Acceleration of Humanities and Social Sciences Articles in Open Access
Six-fold increase in OA articles by HSS researchers at participating UK institutions
Quality Research Needs Good Working Conditions
High-quality research requires appropriate employment and working conditions for researchers. However, many academic systems rely on short-term employment contracts, biased selection procedures and misaligned incentives, which hinder research quality and progress. We discuss ways to redesign academic systems, emphasizing the role of permanent employment.
Science History: Yue Xiong's Great Leap
Yue Xiong is a microbiologist who emigrated to the United States from China to complete his doctorate in 1989. He is the chief scientific officer of pharmaceutical company Cullgen and was a professor of biochemistry and biophysics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This article follows Yue Xiong’s quest for education and is based on an interview from the Science History Institute’s oral history archive conducted in 2000 by historian William Van Benschoten.
Preserving Citizens' Economic Well-being: Evaluating Risks and Policy Solutions for Climate Change, Digitalisation, and Biodiversity Loss Financial-related Threats
Preserving Citizens' Economic Well-being: Evaluating Risks and Policy Solutions for Climate Change, Digitalisation, and Biodiversity Loss Financial-related Threats
By researching and anticipating financial risks, a team of few scientists assesses the financial challenges posed by climate change, digitalization and biodiversity loss. Today, we spoke with them to learn more about their research.
Treasury Takes Back £1.6bn Promised for Science
The Treasury has taken back £1.6bn that it had allocated to UK involvement in a EU science research programme.
If Science is to Thrive, We Must Understand Its Human Foundations
Robert P Crease explains why science can only thrive if we understand what makes humans tick
Science Activism Is Surging, Marking A Culture Shift Among Scientists
More scientists seem empowered to advocate for a wide range of policy issues.
UK Scientists Hope to Benefit from EUR100bn Horizon Europe Programme
UK researchers received little funding from EU programme because of Brexit trade deal negotiations.
Top Three Findings from the Latest UCS Survey of Federal Scientists
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) recently conducted a survey of federal scientists to ask about the state of science, and the results are in. This is our tenth version of the survey since 2004 and, to our surprise and delight, while challenges remain, the widespread consensus is that scientists in the federal government feel more positive about their workplaces now than they have at any other time we have administered the survey.
Science's Gender Gap: the Shocking Data That Reveal Its True Extent
Analysis of which researchers publish, get credit, move around, get funding, collaborate and receive citations shows how deeply ingrained the bias against women is.
Biden Calls for Boosts in Science Spending to Keep US Competitive
Biden Calls for Boosts in Science Spending to Keep US Competitive
Facing a potential re-election battle next year, President Joe Biden laid out broad funding priorities for the US government on 9 March. His proposed budget for 2024 would invest new research funds into a range of programmes designed to achieve goals in scientific innovation, domestic manufacturing and clean energy, among others.
Schisms in Research Collaboration Risk Worsening Global Crises, OECD Says
Schisms in Research Collaboration Risk Worsening Global Crises, OECD Says
China, the US and the EU's race to control their own scientific advances and cut out supply chain dependencies could lead to a "decoupling" of research activities at a time when collaboration to solve global issues is crucial, says a stark report by the OECD.
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.
China Rolls Out ‘Radical’ Change to its Research Enterprise
Facing tighter restrictions on access to key technologies and an increasingly competitive global scientific landscape, China has launched a major shake-up of its research organizations in pursuit of “self-reliance” in science and technology.
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