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Time to Recognize Authorship of Open Data
The open data revolution won't happen unless the research system values the sharing of data as much as authorship on papers.
The Countries Maintaining Research Ties with Russia Despite Ukraine
The Countries Maintaining Research Ties with Russia Despite Ukraine
Many Western nations are severing scientific links - but it's a different story in China, India and South Africa.
Biden Bids Again to Boost Science Spending - but Faces Long Odds
The US president wants huge increases for clean energy and public health, but a divided Congress might not go along with the plan.
How the Career Path to Principal Investigator is Narrowing
Lab leader roles are proving more elusive as trainees seek opportunities elsewhere, two studies find.
Social-Media Reform is Flying Blind
Redesigning social media to improve society requires a new platform for research.
How and Why to Say 'no' to Colleagues and Collaborators
Sometimes it's best to refuse offers and focus on the right projects to benefit your career.
Global Vaccination Must Be Swifter
Speeding up development of new vaccines won't help much in the next pandemic, unless world leaders work faster to roll out vaccination globally.
The Marine Biologist Whose Photography Pastime Became a Profession
The Marine Biologist Whose Photography Pastime Became a Profession
Alexander Semenov is a marine biologist and head of the scientific diving team at the White Sea Biological Station of Moscow State University.
This is No Time to Stop Tracking COVID-19
To live with the coronavirus, we cannot be blind to its movements.
The Future of Research Collaborations Involving Russia
As sanctions take effect following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia risks its standing in the research world.
The Rise of Citational Justice: How Scholars Are Making References Fairer
Democratic Directionality for Transformative Food Systems Research
Effective interfaces of knowledge and policy are critical for food system transformation.
Are There Limits to Economic Growth? It's Time to Call Time on a 50-year Argument
Are There Limits to Economic Growth? It's Time to Call Time on a 50-year Argument
Researchers must try to resolve a dispute on the best way to use and care for Earth's resources.
Africa: Sequence 100,000 Species to Safeguard Biodiversity
Build a major genomics resource on the continent to help breeders and conservationists.
Gender Equality Will Enhance Research Around the World
If researchers want to have maximum impact, women must be at the table.
How Hybrid Working Took Hold in Science
Two years since COVID-19 forced labs to shut down, group leaders describe how academic research has changed, perhaps forever.
Open Science, Done Wrong, Will Compound Inequities
Research-reform advocates must beware unintended consequences.
An Open-access History: the World According to Smits
The Plan S architect, scourge of paywalls, reveals how the policy sausage got made.
Ukrainian Researchers Pressure Journals to Boycott Russian Authors
Most titles are still considering manuscripts irrespective of nationality - but Russia plans to remove a requirement for scientists to publish in foreign titles.
Chile's Science Transformation Gains Steam with New President
The liberal Gabriel Boric campaigned on a promise to invest in research and fight climate change, and has given scientists prominent positions in his administration.
Want to Promote Diversity in Science? Offer Better Support.
Stereotypes, biases and lack of recognition by teachers and mentors are destroying the confidence of talented female students and driving them from physical sciences, says Chandralekha Singh.
Major CRISPR Patent Decision Won't End Tangled Dispute
Fights over who invented the gene-editing technology are becoming more complex, and could carry on for years.
Landmark Treaty on Plastic Pollution Must Put Scientific Evidence Front and Centre
Landmark Treaty on Plastic Pollution Must Put Scientific Evidence Front and Centre
United Nations resolution on greening plastics is a positive step. As negotiations begin, they must be evidence-based.
Taiwan's Pandemic Vice-President - from Lab Bench to Public Office and Back
Science Competitions Can Help to Catapult Your Science into the Real World
Science Competitions Can Help to Catapult Your Science into the Real World
Innovation challenges offer valuable lessons and resources for researcher-entrepreneurs.
Nature is Trialling Transparent Peer Review - the Early Results Are Encouraging
Last year, nearly half of Nature authors agreed to publish anonymous referee reports.