Could digital badges clarify the roles of co-authors?
Ever look at a research paper and wonder how the half-dozen or more authors contributed to the work?
Metascience could rescue the 'replication crisis'
Independent replication of studies before publication may reveal sources of unreliable results.
What can Europe learn from Silicon Valley?
Christoph Keese, Manager at Axel Springer publishing house, published his experiences of living in Silicon Valley in a book.
Interactive notebooks
The free IPython notebook makes data analysis easier to record, understand and reproduce.
How should we report on science policy?
An interview with Science Magazine's Deputy News Editor, Policy & Environment, David Malakoff on the topic of science policy reporting.
Understanding our role in the world of Big Data.
In a comic format, AJAM presents a graphic novella about Big Data, privacy and the future of sharing.
The future of Europe is science
A report of the President’s Science and Technology Advisory Council.
How have the Eastern European countries of the former Warsaw Pact developed since 1990? A bibliometric study
How have the Eastern European countries of the former Warsaw Pact developed since 1990? A bibliometric study
The study aims to shed light on international collaboration by researchers from the Eastern European countries
The road to science-based policy: ESOF through the eyes of young scientists
A short essay about the new trends in science policy, communication, and public outreach.
Ranking the rankings
International comparisons are popular, influential - and sometimes flawed
Metrics survey reveals scepticism
There is widespread ‘scepticism’ about the use of metrics to assess research, according to new evidence.
Pioneering scientists share 35 mioCHF Breakthrough prize pot at US awards
Pioneering scientists share 35 mioCHF Breakthrough prize pot at US awards
Breakthrough Prizes may elevate scientists to rock-stars, showering the finest minds with lucrative awards.
Formula for success in scientific research
Formula for success in scientific research
Three girls whose passion has had award-winning and groundbreaking results offer tips for excelling at science
California leads to publicly funded research
California has become the first state to mandate open access for the products of taxpayer-funded research.
France prefers to pay (twice) for papers by its researchers
France may not have any money left for its universities but it does have money for academic publishers.
PLOS launches its Data Repository Integration Partner Program
PLOS launches its Data Repository Integration Partner Program
We announce the launch of a program which integrates our submission process with those of a select set of data repositories to better support data sharing.
New online library aims to 'equalise' science education
The World Library of Science will give students and teachers around the world access to the latest science.
It's like Robin Hood in reverse
Horizon 2020 has a budget of £63bn, but don’t expect a share unless you’re in one of the wealthiest countries and have a string of articles published in top journals.
Science research needs an overhaul
The current incentive structure often leads to dead-end studies-but there are ways to fix the problem.
Do scholars need 'performance free' time and space?
On the implications of academics being monitored in ever more and increasingly disparate aspects of work.
It takes time and a team to win grants
Ingredients to win a grant: start and finish early, seek feedback and file before deadline.
NSF Merit Review Process
The NSF released a compilation of statistics about its merit review process that will be of great interest to researchers.
Accumulation of knowledge as a challenge to science policy
There are shifts in individual innovative productivity, which is manifested by the fact that the contribution of young scientists to science is getting smaller and – as a result of deepening of specialization – the dominance of teamwork increases.
Economics in the age of big data
Economics in the age of big data
The quality and quantity of data on economic activity are expanding.
What is it?
Open science is the concept of opening up all aspects of scientific research, to allow others to follow the process.
DIYBio comes of age
The next generation of DIYBio tools are coming, and this time they mean business.
Horizon Prizes
Launch of the Horizon Prizes which offer a cash reward to whoever can first or most effectively meet a defined challenge.
Keeping the lights on
Keeping the lights on
Every year, the US government gives research institutions billions of dollars towards infrastructure and administrative support. A Nature investigation reveals who is benefiting most.
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