New measures to reward scholars in the Netherlands could widen gender inequality if they are not designed and implemented correctly, warn four academics.

The unit will instead mimic Finnish and Israeli agencies. But some researchers worry Canada might be too big and regionalized for the scheme to succeed.

But some question whether a statement from the government will deter scientists from carrying out research that violates ethical norms.

Campaign-trail debates about research reduced to a sideshow as Ukraine, government finance, health and energy dominate.

Marine Le Pen is promising to repeal unpopular changes to research institutions. But the wider impact of her presidency would be catastrophic.

Russia's invasion is the latest threat to the stability of world food supplies. Researchers must act now to halt the cycle of repeated food crises.

Lab leader roles are proving more elusive as trainees seek opportunities elsewhere, two studies find.

Sometimes it's best to refuse offers and focus on the right projects to benefit your career.

Speeding up development of new vaccines won't help much in the next pandemic, unless world leaders work faster to roll out vaccination globally.

Alexander Semenov is a marine biologist and head of the scientific diving team at the White Sea Biological Station of Moscow State University.

As sanctions take effect following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia risks its standing in the research world.

Effective interfaces of knowledge and policy are critical for food system transformation. 

Build a major genomics resource on the continent to help breeders and conservationists.

Research-reform advocates must beware unintended consequences.

Samples collected by Chang'e-5 are revealing exciting insights into the Moon's evolution.

The Plan S architect, scourge of paywalls, reveals how the policy sausage got made.

Most titles are still considering manuscripts irrespective of nationality - but Russia plans to remove a requirement for scientists to publish in foreign titles.