In the 3rd installment of career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as experienced researchers reflect on how their networks paved the way for—and grew during—the publishing process.

In the 2nd installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists contemplate why a book project was the perfect addition to the dynamic middle stage of their professional journeys.

In the 1st installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as early-career researchers reflect on the positive outcomes the experience had on their professional development.

In June 2024, a study called for an end to use of ranking to validate research. The researchers gave their reasons. Others have followed even while the ranking industry seems to be coming off more and more popular with students, parents and recruiters. 

A new PNAS study uses openly available articles to map the scale of paper mill and peer review ring activity across scholarly publishing.

The lessons of decades of research into assessment and feedback haven't tracked across into the practice of peer review. Why not?

An inclusive view of preprints and published articles leads to a research ecosystem that is greater than the sum of the parts.

The Expert group on plastic pollution convened by the International Science Council outlines science-based recommendations to inform the final stages of plastics treaty negotiations and a robust and effective instrument.

Unverifiable researchers are a harbinger of paper mill activity. While journals have clues to identifying fake personas, there isn’t a standard template for doing so. 

The author experienced first-hand how science and policy intersect and are used in government during a week in Westminster and offers tips for engaging with policymakers.

Projects to broaden participation were cut disproportionately—and were often led by Black scientists, women, and those with disabilities.

About 46% of authors leave their publishing careers around the time of a retraction, a new study has found.