Diplomacy is Sometimes a Barrier to Progress in Universities
The tactful approach can be effective but it risks obscuring the necessity and urgency of improvements, says Chris Moore.
How Local Communities Helped Polar Scientists During the Pandemic
Erica Gillis describes the strong connections with residents that helped her colleagues keep working when they couldn't travel.
Cambridge Colleges Accused of Exploiting "Gig Economy" Tutors
Nearly half of undergraduate tutorials are delivered by staff who lack proper contracts, research shows.
Covid's Forgotten Hero: The Untold Story Of The Scientist Whose Breakthrough Made The Vaccines Possible
Covid's Forgotten Hero: The Untold Story Of The Scientist Whose Breakthrough Made The Vaccines Possible
Without Ian MacLachlan’s innovative delivery system, Moderna and Pfizer couldn’t safely get their mRNA vaccines into your cells. So why does hardly anyone acknowledge the Canadian biochemist’s seminal contributions - or pay a dime in royalties?
Why Should Researchers Get Involved in Science Policy?
What motivates scientists to engage with policymaking?
How to Prevent a Cold War in Science
Diplomats and scientists often live in different worlds and don't have open access to each other's community.
Star Trek Star William Shatner Ready to Boldly Go into Space
The actor who played Captain Kirk in the classic TV show is due to launch above Earth for real within hours.
The Disneyfication of Atomic Power
John Jay Hopkins's visit to Japan in 1955, as an informal emissary of "Atoms for Peace," must have seemed surreal to everyone.
Facial Expressions Tell All (if You Can Read Them)
If the eyes are the window to your soul, the face is the frame. Facial expressions may say more about you than you realize. Even neutral expressions do.
French Study of over 22m People Finds Vaccines Cut Severe Covid Risk by 90%
Largest study of its kind also finds vaccines appear to protect against worst effects of Delta variant
Where Does Enhancement End and Citation Begin?
As more publishers semantically enrich documents, Todd Carpenter considers whether links are the same as citations
Eight Career Tips from Nobel Laureates
Stefano Sandrone's Nobel Life features interviews with 24 prizewinners on everything from handling rejection to seizing the moment.
Swiss-Backed Project Aims to Avert New 'Cold War' in Science
Swiss-Backed Project Aims to Avert New 'Cold War' in Science
Concerns about a "new Cold War" over science and technology are a major reason behind the creation of a new think tank that looks out for future advances and development.
A Survey of Researchers’ Needs and Priorities for Data Sharing
Study investigates the importance of tasks associated with data sharing, and researchers’ satisfaction with their ability to complete these tasks.
Facebook Robot Speedily Winds Fiber over Existing Power Lines
A Facebook robot that wraps fiber-optic cables around power lines could help bridge the digital divide by expanding internet access.
Are Social Media Harmful? Yes, Say Most Europeans - but It's Complicated
Are social media bad for your mental health?
The Truth About Artificial Intelligence? It Isn't That Honest
Tests of natural language processing models show that the bigger they are, the bigger liars they are. Should we be worried?
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Georgia's University System Takes On Tenure
The Board of Regents has given its universities the power to fire tenured professors without faculty input. Now some fear that academic freedom is threatened, too.
People Taking Statins Less Likely to Die from Covid, Study Suggests
Experts warn findings do not prove cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce death rates.
5 Cool Things to Know About NASA's Lucy Mission to the Trojan Asteroids
NASA's Lucy is the first spacecraft to head to the two giant clumps of space rocks that tag along in Jupiter's orbit.
Earth is Reflecting Less Light. It's Not Clear if That's a Trend
A decrease in Earth's reflectance shows our planet is absorbing more solar radiation, but it's not clear if the trend will last.
COP26: 'Hate Tells Scientists Their Work is Important'
Prof Phil Jones says climate scientists must be protected from abuse.
How Extreme Weather and the Pandemic Have Exposed Fatal Flaws in Science Communication
While there is great progress to be proud of, extreme weather and the pandemic have exposed fatal shortcomings in how science is communicated and interpreted.
Precarity of Academic Research Careers
The OECD has published a study that makes nine recommendations to improve the situation of academic careers.
Scholar-led.network: New Support for Scientific Publication Projects
The scholar-led.network is an alliance of Open Access stakeholders that was constituted at the beginning of 2021 as a “digital focus group” in the context of the project “open-access.network”.
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