How Accessible is Psychology Data?
In a slightly depressing new paper, researchers describe how they tried to get access to the data behind 111 of the most cited psychology and psychiatry papers published in the past decade. Only 14% of the datasets were made available with no restrictions on who could access them.
Vaccine researcher sentenced to prison for fraud
The case of Dong-Pyou Han illustrates the uneven nature of penalties for scientific misconduct.
Scientists Are Getting Proactive About Self-Corrections
The process for correcting a published article can be needlessly burdensome. So some researchers have decided to take matters into their own hands.
A Revolution in Science Publishing, or Business As Usual?
"Open access" was supposed to change scientific publishing. Critics worry that the model is being corrupted by big corporate publishing money anyway.
Understanding the EU's €270M Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme
In April, the European Commission will open its annual MSCA postdoctoral fellowships call to help connect excellent researchers with host institutions around the world.
Journal publishes 200-word papers
Researchers are buzzing about a publication that accepts only 'brief ideas'.
Social-progress panel seeks public comment
Marc Fleurbaey and colleagues explain why and how 300 scholars in the social sciences and humanities are collaborating to synthesize knowledge for policymakers.
Reformatting Wastes Public Funds
Limited public funds for scientific research are being spent on reformatting manuscripts for different journals, without any apparent gain for science or society.
'Null' Research Findings Aren't Empty of Meaning. Let's Publish Them
Science could benefit from more reporting of null findings, even if the reports were briefer and had less detail than would be needed for peer review.
Introducing eLife's First Computationally Reproducible Article
Blending the traditional manuscript with live code, data and interactive figures, eLife showcases a new way for researchers to tell their full story.
SciCV - SNSF Tests New CV Format in Biology and Medicine
The SNSF is testing a new, standardised structure for CVs. The aim is to facilitate comparisons between applicants and make track record assessment more transparent.
Collaborative Research: About Licensing, Waiving, and Ownership
Collaborative Research: About Licensing, Waiving, and Ownership
How open licenses can simplify international research when multiple research projects are involved and when projects have ended.
Scientists: Advertise Your Failures!
They’re a part of every career, and being upfront about them can help put things in perspective.
The Female Scientist Who Identified the Greenhouse-Gas Effect Never Got the Credit
Are the Nobel Prizes Good for Science?
Philip Ball looks at whether prizes and awards help or hinder scientific progress.
New Research Explores How 'green Infrastructure' Policy is Applied in Sweden
New Research Explores How 'green Infrastructure' Policy is Applied in Sweden
Researchers have explored the creation and implications of Sweden's 'green infrastructure' policy, an approach identified by the European Commission as a potential strategy to protect biodiversity and create healthy, resilient ecosystems.
Germany Could Spend Part of Its €500B Stimulus Package Attracting US Scientists
Solutions sought for immigration conundrum
How can February’s vote in favour of limiting immigration be implemented without harming relations with the European Union or damaging the economy? Many proposals have been made, but each seems to have more opponents than supporters.
Which degrees give the best financial return?
If you had a university degree back in 1972, you were likely to earn 20% more than those without one. Today, that number has soared to 70%. But not all degrees will give you the same retu...
Prominent Funding Organizations Team Up to Launch ORFG
Eight highly-visible organizations today announced the launch of the Open Research Funders Group, a partnership designed to increase access to research outputs. With nearly $5 billion in combined annual grants conferred, these organizations are committed to using their positions to foster more open sharing of research articles and data. This openness, the members believe, will accelerate the pace of discovery, reduce information-sharing gaps, encourage innovation, and promote reproducibility.