Academic Freedom on the Decline
The Academic Freedom Index (AFI) 2022 reveals that almost two out of five people worldwide live in countries where academic freedom has declined substantially during the past ten years.
Why the science pyramid is still out of balance?
In 2022 women are playing a greater role in Australia’s research effort, and have more influence over science policy, than ever before. Even though women do sit at the very top, their representation at other levels of the research pyramid is out of balance.
European University Association Suspends Russian Members over Pro-War Statement
European University Association Suspends Russian Members over Pro-War Statement
The European University Association (EUA) has suspended 12 Russian universities whose rectors signed a statement supporting president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine and parroting the Kremlin's justification for the assault.
Universities Start Scoping out How to Help Ukrainian Academics Fleeing the War
As Ukrainian refugee numbers mount, universities in Europe are starting to grapple with how best to help the Ukrainian academic community.
Taiwan's Pandemic Vice-President - from Lab Bench to Public Office and Back
Landmark Treaty on Plastic Pollution Must Put Scientific Evidence Front and Centre
Landmark Treaty on Plastic Pollution Must Put Scientific Evidence Front and Centre
United Nations resolution on greening plastics is a positive step. As negotiations begin, they must be evidence-based.
Plan S and Scholarly Publishing: Some Lessons Learned
Review of a webinar featuring several key players in implementing Plan S, asking what lessons have been learned?
Accelerating Open Research: A Multi-Stakeholder Discussion
Report on the recent SSP Publisher-Funder Task Force closed forum of funders, publishers, librarians and academics, who met to discuss how collaboration among stakeholder groups may accelerate a transition to open research.
"You Can't Get Back Specimens": Ukrainian Scientists Rush to Save Irreplaceable Collections
"You Can't Get Back Specimens": Ukrainian Scientists Rush to Save Irreplaceable Collections
Researchers hide ancient weapons and bat skulls, and upload massive sets of data to international servers.
Major CRISPR Patent Decision Won't End Tangled Dispute
Fights over who invented the gene-editing technology are becoming more complex, and could carry on for years.
Want to Promote Diversity in Science? Offer Better Support.
Stereotypes, biases and lack of recognition by teachers and mentors are destroying the confidence of talented female students and driving them from physical sciences, says Chandralekha Singh.
Viewpoint: Time for a Long-term Strategy on Russian Science Relations and Academic Collaborations
Viewpoint: Time for a Long-term Strategy on Russian Science Relations and Academic Collaborations
For about 20 years, Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet has maintained a partnership with one of Russia's main cardiology clinics, the Almazov National Medical Research Centre in St. Petersburg. This institutional tie was abruptly suspended on 2 March, as part of Sweden's sanctions for the war in Ukraine.
New EU Rules for International Research Already Outpaced by Shifting Geopolitics, Critics Say
New EU Rules for International Research Already Outpaced by Shifting Geopolitics, Critics Say
EU research ministers signed a declaration laying out common principles and values for international cooperation in research and innovation in Marseille on Monday, but these rules arrive as the rapid pace of geopolitical change threatens to render them useless in selecting scientific collaborators from outside the EU.
Chile's Science Transformation Gains Steam with New President
The liberal Gabriel Boric campaigned on a promise to invest in research and fight climate change, and has given scientists prominent positions in his administration.
Women in Science Should Be the Norm, Not the Exception
This International Women's Day, let's start working towards ending gender discrimination in science for good.
Open Peer Reviewers in Africa: Nominations Are Now Open to Recruit Future Peer-review Trainers Across the Continent
Open Peer Reviewers in Africa: Nominations Are Now Open to Recruit Future Peer-review Trainers Across the Continent
AfricArXiv, Eider Africa, eLife, PREreview, and the Training Centre in Communication (TCC Africa) invite nominations for researchers in the fields of life sciences and medicine who will help co-create and then disseminate resources promoting best open peer-review practices in Africa.
Ukrainian Researchers Pressure Journals to Boycott Russian Authors
Most titles are still considering manuscripts irrespective of nationality - but Russia plans to remove a requirement for scientists to publish in foreign titles.
An Open-access History: the World According to Smits
The Plan S architect, scourge of paywalls, reveals how the policy sausage got made.
US Astronaut's Return Hangs in the Balance As Tensions with Russia Escalate
US Astronaut's Return Hangs in the Balance As Tensions with Russia Escalate
Mark Vande Hei, who is set to break the US single spaceflight record, will be riding a Russian capsule back to EarthRussia-Ukraine war.
Fact Check: How Bad is a Glass of Wine at Dinner, Really?
Although we know binge drinking is harmful for our health, the science behind moderate drinking still needs some fleshing out.
Ukraine: Infowar of Chemical and Biological Weapons
Russia says Ukraine and its allies are planning a "dirty" weapons attack. The US says that's false. But what are these weapons and who has them?
Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion
Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion
As the world cuts Russia off from more and more joint research and innovation projects following its invasion of Ukraine, there's been deafening silence from the ITER megaproject that is seeking to demonstrate the potential of nuclear fusion by building the world's largest tokamak in south west France.
Open Science, Done Wrong, Will Compound Inequities
Research-reform advocates must beware unintended consequences.
Gender Inequalities in Research Funding: Unequal Network Configurations, or Unequal Network Returns?
Gender Inequalities in Research Funding: Unequal Network Configurations, or Unequal Network Returns?
Despite longstanding discussions and consequent improvements of gender representation in academia, the number of women working in academic research, their performance and their recognition still indicate the persistence of gender inequalities.
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