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It's Time to Make Science in Remote Places Family-Friendly
Stories of juggling parenting and fieldwork, and argue that more should be done to help retain scientist-parents, particularly women, in academia.
Broader Scope is Key to the Future of 'Science of Science'
As the field of 'science of science' matures, it is looking for ways to use its data-driven insights to make a tangible mark in science policy.
What Japan's Election Means for Controversial Defence Research
Scientists are concerned that the ruling coalition's landslide victory will mean continued investment in science that could be applied for military purposes.
Syndemics and Clinical Science
This Perspective delivers an introduction to syndemic thinking, and provides insights into how epidemics interact and what scientists, clinicians and policymakers can do with this information.
Seven Ways the War in Ukraine is Changing Global Science
Impacts on research are being felt more widely than just in Ukraine and Russia.
How Colombian Coffee Farmers Helped My Climate-change Research
Community engagement enabled Jessica Eise to boost the relevance of her research. Here are her six tips for how to do this.
The Consequences of Conferencing
With the easing of the global COVID-19 pandemic, conference organizers now have the option to return to in-person conferencing once again.
A Guide to Plan B: the UK's Vague Strategy for Post-Brexit Science Funding
A Guide to Plan B: the UK's Vague Strategy for Post-Brexit Science Funding
With the United Kingdom ever more likely to leave the European Union's science-funding programmes, an alternative has been proposed.
More Than Dollars: Mega-review Finds 50 Ways to Value Nature
Assessing the environment in purely monetary terms can harm people and the planet.
How to Find, Read and Organize Papers
Maya Gosztyla decided to rethink her approach to research papers after she had trouble keeping track of the published literature.
We Built a Science Institute from Scratch
With no research institute in Nepal equipped to support her drought research, Hemu Kafle helped establish a new one.
How to Bounce Back from a PhD Project Failure
Science is riddled with stories of getting scooped, data glitches and funding crises. Five researchers share stories of how they rallied.
Who to Vaccinate First? A Peek at Decision-Making in a Pandemic
Faced with the challenge of advising the World Health Organization on who should be the first to receive COVID-19 vaccines, an advisory group used an approach it hadn't tried before.
The Right Mix: Making a Hybrid Conference Work for All
Organizing events that can be attended in-person or online is tricky. Planning and communicating early will save headaches on the day.
Bullying in Science: Largest-ever National Survey Reveals Bleak Reality
Bullying in Science: Largest-ever National Survey Reveals Bleak Reality
A study of the culture in academic workplaces suggests that women and PhD students are most likely to be bullied.
Switching Labs During a PhD
Jonathan Park's scientific interests changed after caring for a cancer patient. He ended up bidding an amicable farewell to Mark Gerstein, a supportive supervisor who had taught him a lot.
Pollution Severity-regulated Effects of Roof Strategies on China's Winter
Urbanization took place rapidly over recent decades and is expected to continue in the future, producing a series of environmental issues, including heat stress.
A Postdoc's Guide to Choosing the Right Lab
Allison McClure describes how she secured her first postdoctoral position and shares her thoughts on how laboratories can attract candidates.
The US Supreme Court Abortion Verdict is a Tragedy. This is How Research Organizations Can Help
The US Supreme Court Abortion Verdict is a Tragedy. This is How Research Organizations Can Help
In response to the demise of Roe v. Wade, universities and research organizations can support those affected, ensure education and research on abortion continue and advocate for evidence-based policy.
Biden Names Former DARPA Leader As Science Adviser
Scientists applaud nominee Arati Prabhakar, who is set to replace Eric Lander following his controversial exit from the White House science office.
The Rise of Inequality Research: Can Spanning Disciplines Help Tackle Injustice?
'Ignored and Not Appreciated': Women's Research Contributions Often Go Unrecognized
'Ignored and Not Appreciated': Women's Research Contributions Often Go Unrecognized
Data reveal that to earn credit on scientific articles, women need to work harder than men.
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