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"What Should a Conference Cost?": Lessons Learned from Another Year of Online Meetings

"What Should a Conference Cost?": Lessons Learned from Another Year of Online Meetings

This author offers lessons learned from year of running an online conference in 2021, designing a hybrid conference for 2022, and observing what event providers have offered and delegates have experienced.

A TV Channel Dedicated to Science, EU Grants, More Collaboration with Partners in Africa - CNRS Boss Sets Big Plans for International Growth

A TV Channel Dedicated to Science, EU Grants, More Collaboration with Partners in Africa - CNRS Boss Sets Big Plans for International Growth

As he was re-confirmed on February 9 as head of France's biggest research organisation, Antoine Petit floated a few attention-getting ideas in parliament - such as the possibility of starting a television channel for science.

Lingering Colonial Legacies: The Study of Skin is Too White

Lingering Colonial Legacies: The Study of Skin is Too White

The historical lack of racial representation in dermatology textbooks isn't just a problem in countries with majority white populations, but across the globe.

Researchers Frustrated As Biden's Science Adviser Resigns Amid Scandal

Researchers Frustrated As Biden's Science Adviser Resigns Amid Scandal

Geneticist Eric Lander had a reputation for being a bully, scientists say, as they call for more inspiring leadership.

Africa is Bringing Vaccine Manufacturing Home

Africa is Bringing Vaccine Manufacturing Home

A major milestone was reached last week when scientists in South Africa reproduced Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 patents must now be shared.

Chinese 'space Cleaner' Spotted Grabbing and Throwing Away Old Satellite

Chinese 'space Cleaner' Spotted Grabbing and Throwing Away Old Satellite

Last month, a private satellite tracking company spotted a Chinese spacecraft apparently grabbing and throwing a dead satellite away into a "graveyard" orbit.

My Lesson from Successful Scientists: Success Can Be Learnt

My Lesson from Successful Scientists: Success Can Be Learnt

High achievers are united in their passion for science, perseverance, hard work and lifelong learning, says Ruth Gotian.

Biden Science Adviser Resigns Amid Claims of Workplace Bullying

Biden Science Adviser Resigns Amid Claims of Workplace Bullying

President Biden's efforts to remake US R&D policy took a hit Monday, as his chief science adviser, Eric Lander, unexpectedly resigned following an internal White House investigation of claims he had bullied members of his staff.

A Pathway Towards Multidimensional Academic Careers

A Pathway Towards Multidimensional Academic Careers

LERU published a position paper “A Pathway towards Multidimensional Academic” to provide a LERU framework for assessing researchers careers. The report elaborates on three perspectives that form the basis of the framework for the assessment of research.

UK's High-risk Research Funder Poaches DARPA Deputy Chief

UK's High-risk Research Funder Poaches DARPA Deputy Chief

US-based research administrator Peter Highnam will lead the newly established agency, which the government says will fund science with minimal bureaucracy.

Central and Eastern Europeans Missing from Top Leadership in EU Research Bodies

Central and Eastern Europeans Missing from Top Leadership in EU Research Bodies

The vast majority of research-focused EU bodies have never had a top leader from central or eastern Europe finds a new report that is demanding "affirmative action" to broaden the distribution of jobs across the bloc. This is a problem across the whole EU apparatus and risks bolstering political parties in central and eastern Europe that are hostile to Brussels, the report warns.

Plans for Lump Sum Funding Move Forward Amid Scepticism

Plans for Lump Sum Funding Move Forward Amid Scepticism

Disagreements persist over the use of lump sum funding in Horizon Europe, as the European Commission gears up for broader implementation over the next couple of years. At a meeting organised by the European Parliament's panel for the future of science and technology (STOA), Horizon Europe rapporteur Christian Ehler MEP debated the pros and cons of lump sum funding, with policymakers in the Commission. Meanwhile, research stakeholders continue to call for caution and a slower rollout of the new system.

Digital Regulation That Works for Research and Education

Digital Regulation That Works for Research and Education

Education's digital transition has allowed students to study and researchers to work remotely throughout the pandemic, however we need to ensure te...

Why I Wrote an Impact CV

Why I Wrote an Impact CV

It's not easy to demonstrate research impact, says Katherine Andrews - even when there's a clear clinical need, as in malaria drug development.

Space Exploration Could Be Earth's Saving Grace

Space Exploration Could Be Earth's Saving Grace

A bird's eye view of the Earth could help identify the issues causing the climate crisis, space experts said at the 14th European Space Conference last week.

Swiss Scientific Institutions Adopt the Open Research Data Strategy Action Plan

Swiss Scientific Institutions Adopt the Open Research Data Strategy Action Plan

The Open Research Data (ORD) Action Plan specifies the measures of the ORD Strategy published in July 2021. It represents a further step for Swiss institutions towards facilitating access to research data and thus Open Science.