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Scientists Relieved As Joe Biden Wins Tight US Presidential Election

Scientists Relieved As Joe Biden Wins Tight US Presidential Election

The new president has the opportunity to reverse four years of anti-science policies - but he also inherits a nation divided.

OASPA Founds New Organisation with Future-proof Governance and Funding Structure for the OA Switchboard

OASPA Founds New Organisation with Future-proof Governance and Funding Structure for the OA Switchboard

A neutral, independent intermediary enabling shared infrastructure, bringing transparency, efficiency and cost effectiveness to the open access ecosystem.

A New Hippocratic Oath Asks Doctors To Fight Racial Injustice And Misinformation

A New Hippocratic Oath Asks Doctors To Fight Racial Injustice And Misinformation

new oath asks physicians to eliminate their personal biases, combat disinformation to improve health literacy and be an ally to minorities and other underserved groups in society.

With Winter Coming and Trump Still in Charge, Virus Experts Fear the Worst

With Winter Coming and Trump Still in Charge, Virus Experts Fear the Worst

Regardless of the election results, President Trump will be the one directing the government's coronavirus response as infections climb.

Four Ways Trump Has Meddled in Pandemic Science

Four Ways Trump Has Meddled in Pandemic Science

How the US president and his administration have silenced scientists and meddled in their reports, with disastrous consequences.

Gyms. Bars. The White House. See How Superspreading Events Are Driving the Pandemic

Gyms. Bars. The White House. See How Superspreading Events Are Driving the Pandemic

Preventing hot spots of COVID-19 transmission has emerged as a key challenge in the fight against the virus

Social Sciences & Humanities in EU Green Deal Call

Social Sciences & Humanities in EU Green Deal Call

A dedicated brokerage event for entities looking for opportunities to involve Social Sciences and Humanities institutions in EU H2020 Green Deal calls.

Why You Shouldn't Worry About Studies Showing Waning Coronavirus Antibodies

Why You Shouldn't Worry About Studies Showing Waning Coronavirus Antibodies

Experts say it's normal for levels of antibodies to drop after clearing an infection, and that they represent just one arm of the immune response against a virus.

Some Covid Survivors Have Antibodies That Attack the Body, Not Virus

Some Covid Survivors Have Antibodies That Attack the Body, Not Virus

New research found 'autoantibodies' similar to those in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis patients. But patients may also benefit from treatments for those autoimmune diseases.

'Sleeping Giant' Arctic Methane Deposits Starting to Release, Scientists Find

'Sleeping Giant' Arctic Methane Deposits Starting to Release, Scientists Find

Exclusive: expedition discovers new source of greenhouse gas off East Siberian coast has been triggered.

As Election Nears, Trump Makes a Final Push Against Climate Science

As Election Nears, Trump Makes a Final Push Against Climate Science

The administration is imposing new limits on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that would undercut action against global warming.

Springer Nature and Max Planck Reach Landmark Open Access Deal in Germany

Springer Nature and Max Planck Reach Landmark Open Access Deal in Germany

The agreement will allow authors at eligible German institutes to publish papers for fee of about £8500 each