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Data Show Panic, Disorganization Dominate the Study of COVID-19 Drugs

Data Show Panic, Disorganization Dominate the Study of COVID-19 Drugs

This article shows the effort to study treatments has been marked by disorder and chaos, with huge financial resources wasted.

The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus

The Fullest Look Yet at the Racial Inequity of Coronavirus

New federal data provides the most comprehensive view to date of how Black and Latino people have been likelier than their white peers to contract the virus and die from it.

Ten Years of the Sun in One Hour - Nasa Releases Mesmerising Space Film

Ten Years of the Sun in One Hour - Nasa Releases Mesmerising Space Film

The space agency gathered 425 million high-resolution images of the sun, which have now been stitched together to form the video.

The Trouble with Counting Alien Civilizations

The Trouble with Counting Alien Civilizations

You might imagine that in the midst of a global pandemic and all of its social and economic fallout that our minds would be laser-focused on immediate, Earthly woes.

How to Get Away from Work Mode During the Coronavirus Lockdown

How to Get Away from Work Mode During the Coronavirus Lockdown

If your lab is still shuttered and work is a struggle, technology researcher Sun Sun Lim offers advice on how to switch off.

A Webinar Series from Nature Careers to Help Scientists During the Coronavirus Pandemic

A Webinar Series from Nature Careers to Help Scientists During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Panellists offer advice on productivity, parenting under lockdown and mental well-being, with more webcasts planned.

COVID-19 Knowledge Map - CoVis

COVID-19 Knowledge Map - CoVis

CoVis provides a curated knowledge map of seminal works on COVID-19 research. The knowledge map is constantly evolving thanks to the collective editing of subject-matter experts.

Are COVID-19 Deaths "sacrifices"? If So, to What?

Are COVID-19 Deaths "sacrifices"? If So, to What?

In late March of this year, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick suggested in an interview that many people over 70-himself included-would be willing to risk contracting coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) so as not to, in his words, "sacrifice the country." At the time, his comments were widely re

What Black Scientists Want from Colleagues and Their Institutions

What Black Scientists Want from Colleagues and Their Institutions

Frustrated and exhausted by systemic racism in the science community, Black researchers outline steps for action.

The Anatomy of A Decentralized Online Festival

The Anatomy of A Decentralized Online Festival

The Open Publishing Fest, held over two weeks in May 2020, was a great success with over 150 events from all over the world and a huge variety of topics. The fest really brought people together and injected some charm into the communities life at an otherwise bleak time. With this in mind here ar

Sharing Openly Licensed Content on Social Media: A Conversation with GLAM - Creative Commons

Sharing Openly Licensed Content on Social Media: A Conversation with GLAM - Creative Commons

From solving attribution issues to understanding terms of service, here are some welcomed tips from Europeana, the Getty Museum, and Newfields.

Ethical Responsibilities of Scientists at a Time of a Global Threat - International Science Council

Ethical Responsibilities of Scientists at a Time of a Global Threat - International Science Council

The ISC's Committee for Freedom and Responsibility in Science (CFRS) has released a statement on ethical responsibilities of scientists at a time of global threat.

I'm a Black Female Scientist. On My First Day of Work, a Colleague Threatened to Call the Cops on Me.

I'm a Black Female Scientist. On My First Day of Work, a Colleague Threatened to Call the Cops on Me.

#BlackintheIvory offers proof that academia needs to do better. Now we just need to do the work.

A War Against Climate Science, Waged by Washington's Rank and File

A War Against Climate Science, Waged by Washington's Rank and File

Efforts to block research on climate change don't just come from the Trump political appointees on top. Lower managers in government are taking their cues, and running with them.

Covid-19 Can Damage Lungs of Victims Beyond Recognition, Expert Says

Covid-19 Can Damage Lungs of Victims Beyond Recognition, Expert Says

Organs of some who die after over a month in hospital sustain 'complete disruption', peers told.

Take Action - #ShutDownAcademia #ShutDownSTEM

Take Action - #ShutDownAcademia #ShutDownSTEM

Wednesday June 10 has been designated a day of action in STEM and in academia in support of Black lives. Non-Black, non-Indigenous people in STEM and academia are invited to dedicate their working hours to formulating a plan of ACTION for how to join the struggle to ensure that Black lives matter.

When 511 Epidemiologists Expect to Fly, Hug and Do 18 Other Everyday Activities Again

When 511 Epidemiologists Expect to Fly, Hug and Do 18 Other Everyday Activities Again

Experts give their opinion on what risks are worth it in the age of coronavirus.

Grieving and Frustrated: Black Scientists Call out Racism in the Wake of Police Killings

Grieving and Frustrated: Black Scientists Call out Racism in the Wake of Police Killings

As marchers in the United States and around the world filled the streets this past week to protest against police brutality and racial injustice, Black scientists grieved openly on social media, calling for action on racism in society and in science.

Coronavirus Research Hub

Coronavirus Research Hub

We invite researchers and data scientists focused on Coronavirus and COVID-19 vaccines and drugs, as well as clinical research, to freely access these solutions.