Can We Measure Trust in Scientific Publications?
A constellation of static and dynamic indicators could provide a means for assessing the trustworthiness of published research.
Switzerland and EU Insist on the Benefits of Horizon Europe Association, As Potential for New Disruption Looms
Switzerland and EU Insist on the Benefits of Horizon Europe Association, As Potential for New Disruption Looms
On the eve of officially signing Switzerland's late association with Horizon Europe, both sides are thinking about how to avoid renewed disruption when a new set of bilateral accords is brought forward next year.
The risks of the replication drive
The push to replicate findings could shelve promising research and unfairly damage the reputations of careful, meticulous scientists, says Mina Bissell.
The Road to FP10 is Paved with Missing Details
Brussels research lobbies, together with leading MEP Christian Ehler, are calling for more detail and clarity about the European Commission's €175 billion plan for the tenth Framework Programme (FP10).
African Research Administrators Push for More Collaboration
Sarima 2025: Calls grow for unified African voice in research management and innovation
Early-Career Book Publishing: Growing Roots as Scholars
In the 1st installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as early-career researchers reflect on the positive outcomes the experience had on their professional development.
Mid-Career Book Publishing: Bridging Experience with Discovery
In the 2nd installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists contemplate why a book project was the perfect addition to the dynamic middle stage of their professional journeys.
Experienced Researcher Book Publishing: Sharing Deep Expertise
In the 3rd installment of career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as experienced researchers reflect on how their networks paved the way for—and grew during—the publishing process.
At NIH, Political Appointees Get More Say in Grant Decisions
In a shift of longstanding precedent, political priorities may now override peer review in research funding decisions.
Europe's Independence Hinges on Innovation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen placed competitiveness, research and innovation at the heart of her annual State of the European Union address, arguing that Europe's "independence will depend on its ability to compete in today's turbulent times." "We have seen how dependencies can be used against us," she said. "This is why we will massively invest in digital and clean tech."
Emerging Council Plans Could Shake Up FP10
Just two months after the European Commission published its proposal for the next multiannual EU budget, which included the tenth Framework Programme for research and innovation (FP10) and a new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), details are already changing.
Understanding science's closures
Rather than simply demanding more open science, we should remember closure is a quite normal part of science, and instead look in detail at what's closing, when, why and to whom?
Security Policy for Globalized Science
Five large-scale problems that new security policies for the public research sector will encounter.
A 'Fake Science' Tsunami. More Fraud Than Facts.
A new report reveals the shocking scale of research fraud. Global "paper mills" now produce more fake science than real studies. Learn how they work.
The value of publishing null results
The scientific community appears to have created a research environment where researchers either feel little point in writing up null results and/or struggle to publish such findings.
Research Integrity Needs a Kindness Agenda or We Will Lose Early Career Researchers
Research Integrity Needs a Kindness Agenda or We Will Lose Early Career Researchers
Responding to early-career researchers' honest questions with accusations of misconduct is a travesty of open science.
Nasa Blocks Chinese Nationals from Working on Its Space Programs
Move comes amid escalating anti-China rhetoric under Donald Trump's administration
Australia and EU Launch Exploratory Talks for Horizon Europe Association
Australia and EU Launch Exploratory Talks for Horizon Europe Association
Exploratory talks that would lead to Australia associating to Horizon Europe were announced by the European Commission on September 10.
The Case for a National Disaster Research Strategy
An integrated national research strategy is urgently needed to strengthen the country's efforts to prepare for and respond to disasters.
Make Academic Publishing a Commons, not a Market
Commercialisation has thwarted the promise of openness—it’s time for new priorities, says Samuel Moore
It's Time to Rethink the Academic Tenure Process
To fight the war on science, higher education needs to reimagine the most important career milestone for faculty.
Research needs more poetry, not more cash
Research needs more poetry, not more cash
'Big money' grants foster 'bookkeeping' work at the expense of small-scale but potentially groundbreaking efforts, says Gary Thomas
Western Higher Education Systems Are Poor Models for Equity
The global focus on what equitable access to and success in higher education means needs to be rebalanced.
Australia Opens Consultation on Horizon Europe Association
“Non-binding exploratory talks” with the EU have already started, bringing hope to research sector leaders.
Funding Gaps Stall Africa’s Open Science Progress
Experts call for African-led platforms and pooled funding to protect scientific visibility.
Far More Authors Use AI to Write Science Papers than Admit it
Report highlights promise, questions about detectors of AI-generated text.
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