Bipartisan Support for Scientific Integrity Reform is Growing
"We are at a crisis point," according to a new report from the highly respected Brennan Center for Justice, "with almost weekly violations of previously respected safeguards."
Is the Staggeringly Profitable Business of Scientific Publishing Bad for Science?
Is the Staggeringly Profitable Business of Scientific Publishing Bad for Science?
It is an industry like no other, with profit margins to rival Google – and it was created by one of Britain’s most notorious tycoons: Robert Maxwell.
Where Do the Numbers Published in Scientific Articles Come From?
Study attempts to reproduce values reported in 35 articles published in the journal Cognition revealed analysis pipelines peppered with errors. Elements of a reproducible workflow that may help to mitigate these problems in future research are outlined.
Why Scientists with Children Who Have Disabilities Need a Different Career Trajectory
Why Scientists with Children Who Have Disabilities Need a Different Career Trajectory
As lockdowns ease, Olivier Pourret hopes that academia will take on board lessons about how to redefine career success.
U.S. Government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took Office
U.S. Government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took Office
A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies.
The importance of indifference in scientific research
"Making non-attachment a central part of science education would beat the hell out of ethics classes and regulations about the use of Photoshop in preparing figures."
To Bolster National Security, Don’t Cut Scientific Research
President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is essentially a policy document, outlining the policy priorities of the administration and their plan to execute desired goals.
Conflicts of Interest in Scientific Publishing
Golden OA creates a conflict of interest: in a situation where the number of scientists is larger than the number of available positions, both journals and scientists benefit from publishing as many articles as possible.
Eight Ways Universities Can Make Career Assessment More Equitable
New measures to reward scholars in the Netherlands could widen gender inequality if they are not designed and implemented correctly, warn four academics.
Why I Want To Hit Academics On The Nose With A Rolled-Up Newspaper
Unsurprisingly, many — if not most — scientists aren’t great at science communication.
Chinese Universities with Military Ties Classed As "Risky" Collaborators
Forty-three Chinese universities should be considered "very high" or "high" risk collaborators because of their involvement in research for military and defence purposes, according to an Australian think tank.
Uncertainty Plagues Junior Researchers from Underprivileged Backgrounds Amid Pandemic
Uncertainty Plagues Junior Researchers from Underprivileged Backgrounds Amid Pandemic
The Impact of Geographical Bias when Judging Scientific Studies
The Impact of Geographical Bias when Judging Scientific Studies
The findings of this study indicate that geographical biases affect public perception of research and influence the results of grant competitions.
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
Scientific sceptics hit back after rebuke
A science writer challenges the sceptics community to move beyond tackling just ‘easy’ issues.
Simple and Declarative Titles Are More Likely To Be in the Altmetric Top 100
Panel Calls for a Postdoc Tax and Other Measures to Help Biomedical Scientists Find Jobs
Panel Calls for a Postdoc Tax and Other Measures to Help Biomedical Scientists Find Jobs
By limiting how long postdocs can be federally funded and by making it more expensive to keep them designated as trainees, research institutions will have an incentive to employ more permanent staff scientists, providing a much-needed additional career option for young scientist.
Why Jupyter is Data Scientists' Computational Notebook of Choice
An improved architecture and enthusiastic user base are driving uptake of the open-source web tool.
Science Hostility: What We Know and What We Can Do About It
Public communication on controversial issues has meant that science is more relevant than ever before. At the same time, it has made researchers vulnerable to attacks that undermine their credibility.
How Geopolitical Rifts Cut Scientific Collaboration
A new study finally puts a number on the extent to which spats hurt research ties. But the bigger story may be the resilience of global science.
Can the Journal Impact Factor Be Used as a Criterion for the Selection of Junior Researchers?
In Science, Questions Matter a Lot. Men Are More Likely Than Women to Ask Them
In Science, Questions Matter a Lot. Men Are More Likely Than Women to Ask Them
In science, questions matter a lot. But as a young female scientist speaking up in a public forum, the stakes may just feel a little higher.
Why it strengthens research?
[21]New analysis of interdisciplinary collaboration across the UK research landscape highlights important questions about how we organise, fund and assess research.
Statement of Scientists and Scholars Concerning the Protests for More Climate Protection - #scientists4future
Statement of Scientists and Scholars Concerning the Protests for More Climate Protection - #scientists4future
The concerns of the young protesters are justified.
Scientists Call for Reform on Rankings and Indices of Science Journals
Scientists Call for Reform on Rankings and Indices of Science Journals
Researchers are used to being evaluated based on indices like the impact factors of the scientific journals in which they publish papers and their number of citations. A team of 14 natural scientists from nine countries are now rebelling against this practice, arguing that obsessive use of indices is damaging the quality of science.
Why Computers Won't Make Themselves Smarter
We fear and yearn for "the singularity." But it will probably never come.
We shouldn't keep quiet about how research grant money is really spent
The same organisations that make it difficult to get a grant can be ridiculously laid back about how their money is spent once they have signed it over.
Public should be at heart of 21st-century science
Enhancing trust in science through public engagement and open, transparent research is vital if we are to avoid descending into a 'post-factual society', according to Carlos Moedas, the European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science.
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