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Narrative CVs risk worsening the biases they aim to redress
One-size-fits-all approach gives fluent writing an outsize role in research success.
Data is the front line in the fight for LGBTQ rights
Whether well-meaning or hostile, decisions about categories and counting are always political.
Weathering the Storm: What Will 2025 Bring for Academia?
The realities of the new political landscape have cast its shadow on the future of academia.
European Science Should Be a Bridge to China, Not a Wall
Just a few weeks into Donald Trump's return to power, the world is witnessing a narrow-minded and autocratic policy regime - one especially harmful to US science. But for Europe, the author believe it offers a window of opportunity for science and innovation.
Future Workforce and Educational Pathways Report: What Does the Future Look Like for the Chemical Sciences?
Future Workforce and Educational Pathways Report: What Does the Future Look Like for the Chemical Sciences?
Science Overhaul Lays Out a Fundamental Challenge for New Zealand
Science Overhaul Lays Out a Fundamental Challenge for New Zealand
New Zealand’s science system is undergoing its biggest transformation in over 30 years
It's Time to Extend the FAIR Principles of Data Sharing
To create a research culture that makes the best use of available data, the FAIR principles need to be extended
Biden Helped Bring Science out of the Lab and into the Community − Emphasizing Research Focused on Solutions
Biden Helped Bring Science out of the Lab and into the Community − Emphasizing Research Focused on Solutions
Biden's legacy includes elevating science's influence in federal decision-making and considering the social and ethical effects of research.
What Trump 2.0 Means for Science: the Likely Winners and Losers
The incoming US president is expected to gut support for research on the environment and infectious diseases, but could buoy work in artificial intelligence, quantum research and space exploration.
Students and Research Mentors Can Navigate Career Conversations Together
Students and Research Mentors Can Navigate Career Conversations Together
This article offers advice for graduate students and research mentors on how to have better conversations about career planning.
Glacier Intervention Research Isn't Just for Glaciologists
Prospects for mitigating sea level rise by slowing flows of glacial ice into the ocean are worthy of research, but this work must involve all rights holders and stakeholders.
How Do We Democratize Scientific Research?
As scientists struggle to connect with the public, they must consider new models for making research more accessible.
Scientists Debate Fleeing America Because of Trump - or Risk Their Research Being Censored
Scientists Debate Fleeing America Because of Trump - or Risk Their Research Being Censored
âThey use fear to silence usâ: Two scientists express different strategies for surviving an anti-science agenda
Public Trust in Science is Ebbing - and Will Have Real-world Consequences
Public Trust in Science is Ebbing - and Will Have Real-world Consequences
Anti-science attitudes have historically encumbered societal progress in the U.S., often with serious ramifications. The scientific community is now bracing for upheaval as the Trump administration prepares to take office.
Open Science is a Spectrum and We Must Push for Greater Inclusivity
As more of the research process is exposed, the readiness and resources of researchers and their institutions must be considered
Forget about those disciplinary boundaries’: Narayanan and Kapoor on collaboration in AI research and policy
The Abuse of Power in German Academia
German researchers studying power abuse in academia in Germany have come to some interesting conclusions about how common the problem is. Not enough checks are in place to prevent professors from exploiting doctoral candidates and other students.
Case Studies Are Vital to Monitoring the Development of Open Science
As a recent consultation on how to monitor open science practices draws to a close, it is argued that if monitoring frameworks aim to capture the widest dimensions of open science as a practice they should include case studies.
Unanswered Questions in Research Assessment - Whose Values Lead Value-led Approaches?
Unanswered Questions in Research Assessment - Whose Values Lead Value-led Approaches?
Reform efforts may need to reconsider the usefulness of value-led strategies.
Improving Universities' Public Standing
How universities can help make their case
Beyond Science: Barriers for Global South Researchers in International Agricultural Development
Beyond Science: Barriers for Global South Researchers in International Agricultural Development
From stalled visas and travel woes to discrimination, barriers for Global South scientists to participate in the international research community are numerous.
The EU must treat universities as partners, not tools
Policymakers’ view of R&I needs to look beyond narrow economic objectives, says Thomas Jørgensen
South Korea Can Boost the Research Potential of Low-income Countries
South Korea Can Boost the Research Potential of Low-income Countries
The nation's unique geographical and geopolitical position makes it an ideal candidate to help low-income countries to realize their potential.
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