A new conference explores ways research can turn the scientific method onto improving its own results.

A new wave of scientists argues that mainstream evolutionary theory needs an urgent overhaul. Their opponents have dismissed them as misguided careerists - and the conflict may determine the future of biology

Allison McClure describes how she secured her first postdoctoral position and shares her thoughts on how laboratories can attract candidates.

In response to the demise of Roe v. Wade, universities and research organizations can support those affected, ensure education and research on abortion continue and advocate for evidence-based policy.

George Freeman, science minister and Norfolk MP, says he is poised to roll out £15bn in funding.

Researchers gauged responses to climate science versus scepticism and suggest facts bear repeating

Scientists applaud nominee Arati Prabhakar, who is set to replace Eric Lander following his controversial exit from the White House science office.

While the EU scrambles to help researchers at risk fleeing Russia's war, Ukrainians are urging decision makers to turn their eyes to the situation in the country and start thinking about long-term support.

Russia's invasion in Ukraine has upended long-held dogmas on international cooperation, including in science and technology. The European Commission is now using that momentum to speed up the development of innovation and promote self-sufficiency in critical areas, such as green energy, semiconductors and health, EU research and innovation commissioner told Science|Business.   

Just a few years from now, herds of woolly 'mammoths' could be roaming the Siberian tundra. Are dodos and dinosaurs next for de-extinction?

In a "highly unusual find," archaeologists in the Netherlands uncovered the remains of temples where Roman soldiers once paid tribute to their gods and goddesses.

The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) has said it will cut its ties with Russia when its agreement with the country expires at the end of 2024.

Sarah Gagliano Taliun's mother tongue is English, science's lingua franca. Her move to a French-speaking university presented challenges and opportunities.

Enormous databases do not necessarily allow scientists to solve long COVID mysteries, such as how well vaccination protects against the condition.

The study shows evidence that the Sustainable Development Goals have had largely a discursive influence and only limited transformative political impact.

The U.S. is sunsetting research collaborations with Russia in response to its war against Ukraine, joining a coalition of countries that have already moved to restrict ties with research institutions affiliated with the Russian government.

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Applied physicist would bring wealth of policy experience as successor to Eric Lander.

Experts say the country's strong scientific performance is likely to be sustained in the coming years.

EU efforts to reduce the east-west gap in research and innovation should be backed by investment and reforms in member states, the EU auditor says in a report reviewing funding schemes set up by the European Commission to help bridge the divide.

Springer Nature editors urge consideration of the potential harms of all research relating to human populations, not just that directly involving human participants.

The European Research Council (ERC) is set to introduce lump sum funding to its Advanced grants for experienced researchers starting in 2024.

How can publishers ensure that our content and services are found and used by the growing number of Millennials and Generation Z researchers in academia?

The robotic spacecraft unravels the history of the our galaxy's evolution - and could identify habitable regions of the Milky Way

A report indicates that lots of houses in England could be lost to flooding in the coming decades.

The results of the first national survey to investigate research integrity in Australia indicate broad support for mandatory research integrity training.

After weeks of internal debate, the US government broadened its sanctions against Russia to expressly include scientific relations.

Research leaders have this week put their weight behind a manifesto calling for moves to make research careers more attractive in a bid to stop the brain drain away from science.

EU science ministers signed off an agreement backing research assessment reform in Europe, alongside conclusions on open science, international cooperation and Horizon Europe missions.