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Is Development an Art or a Science?

Is Development an Art or a Science?

Reflecting on nearly twenty years of transdisciplinary practice and research and the recent publication of their new book, New Mediums, Better Messages? How Innovations in Translation, Engagement, and Advocacy are Changing International Development, this article considers how the role of popular and vernacular knowledge is essential to international development.

China Now Publishes More High-quality Science Than Any Other Nation - Should the US Be Worried?

China Now Publishes More High-quality Science Than Any Other Nation - Should the US Be Worried?

In 2014, Chinese researchers published more papers than any other country for the first time. In 2019, China overtook the U.S. as the No. 1 publisher of the most influential papers.

Escaping Darwin's Shadow: How Alfred Russel Wallace Inspires Indigenous Researchers

Escaping Darwin's Shadow: How Alfred Russel Wallace Inspires Indigenous Researchers

Wallace, who independently discovered the theory of evolution, relied on local knowledge to craft his seminal work on species ranges in the Amazon. Now, the region's Indigenous scientists have taken charge of their research using this and other cross-cultural tools.

Eleven Science Stories Likely to Make Big News in 2023

Eleven Science Stories Likely to Make Big News in 2023

Making COVID-19 manageable and covering financial losses from climate change could make headlines

NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Going Into Effect

NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Going Into Effect

NIH to require researchers to submit a Data Management and Sharing Plan with grant applications submitted after Jan. 25, 2023

The Best Science, Innovation and Health Stories of 2022

The Best Science, Innovation and Health Stories of 2022

2022 was great for science, from historic space missions to archeological discoveries and plenty to learn in medicine.

European Research Council Announces Plan to Update Its Evaluation System

European Research Council Announces Plan to Update Its Evaluation System

In a landmark decision this week, the European Research Council (ERC) announced changes to its application forms and evaluation procedures that will be implemented starting with the 2024 calls for proposals.

Does It Pay to Pay? A Comparison of the Benefits of Open-Access Publishing Across Various Sub-Fields in Biology

Does It Pay to Pay? A Comparison of the Benefits of Open-Access Publishing Across Various Sub-Fields in Biology

This study tested if paying to publish open access in a subscriptionbased journal benefited authors by conferring more citations relative to closed access articles and found that paying for access does confer a citation advantage.

Global Science Must Not Be Treated As a Diplomatic Pawn

Global Science Must Not Be Treated As a Diplomatic Pawn

Science is being used as leverage in international politics. That must not become a barrier to countries working together on climate change, biodiversity loss, pandemic prevention and other pressing goals.

Weather Forecasting: Will It Rain Today? No One Really Knows

Weather Forecasting: Will It Rain Today? No One Really Knows

The English say so much depends on the weather, from battles in war to aid work. But our predictions are seldom perfect.

Health: Reading Our Future in the Bones of Children Past

Health: Reading Our Future in the Bones of Children Past

As the United Kingdom braces for a sharp fall in living standards, a bioarchaeologist and a paediatrician discuss what the past can reveal about the social forces that shape modern health crises.

10 Frontiers Articles That Caught the World's Attention in 2022 - Science & Research News

10 Frontiers Articles That Caught the World's Attention in 2022 - Science & Research News

By Frontiers' science writers As part of Frontiers' passion to make science available to all, we highlight just a small selection of the most fascinating research published with us each month to help inspire current and future researchers to achieve their research dreams. 2022 was no different, and saw many game-changing discoveries contribute to the

UK Science and Technology Minister Launches New Global International Science Partnership Funding in Tokyo with Initial £119m of Funding

UK Science and Technology Minister Launches New Global International Science Partnership Funding in Tokyo with Initial £119m of Funding

Minister Freeman announces new global research fund to deepen collaboration between the UK and international R&D powers like Japan.