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Sleeplessness and Anxiety: PhD Supervisors on Toll of COVID Pandemic
Sleeplessness and Anxiety: PhD Supervisors on Toll of COVID Pandemic
Survey of 3,500 supervisors lifts the lid on the demands of overseeing junior researchers - and the impacts of the pandemic.
Scientists: Don't Feed the Doubt Machine
From climate to COVID, naivety about how science is hijacked promotes more of the same.
The COVID Pandemic Has Harmed Researcher Productivity - and Mental Health
The COVID Pandemic Has Harmed Researcher Productivity - and Mental Health
Surveys show that women, parents of young children and people of colour are most affected by pandemic-related disruptions and need more support.
COP Architects Furious at Lack of Climate Justice at Pivotal Summit
Scientists who worked on the original UN climate convention doubt that COP26 will deliver for low income countries.
Astrophysicists Unveil Glut of Gravitational-wave Detections
The latest bounty of 35 events features oddball black holes and a miniature neutron star.
Scammers Impersonate Guest Editors to Get Sham Papers Published
Hundreds of junk-science papers have been retracted from reputable journals after fraudsters used 'special issues' to manipulate the publication process. And the problem is growing.
African Scientists Race to Test COVID Drugs - but Face Major Hurdles
In a bid to stave off looming disaster, scientists are trying to repurpose drugs used for malaria and other diseases, but infrastructure and recruitment challenges hinder progress.
The Search for People Who Never Get COVID
An international team of researchers wants to find people who are genetically resistant to SARS-CoV-2, in the hope of developing new drugs and treatments.
Ten Ways to Improve Academic CVs for Fairer Research Assessment
Ten Ways to Improve Academic CVs for Fairer Research Assessment
Academic CVs are ubiquitous and play an integral role in the assessment of researchers. They define and portray what activities and achievements are considered important in the scientific system.
Bird Population Declines and Species Turnover Are Changing the Acoustic Properties of Spring Soundscapes
Bird Population Declines and Species Turnover Are Changing the Acoustic Properties of Spring Soundscapes
Birdsong has long connected humans to nature. Historical reconstructions using bird monitoring and song recordings collected by citizen scientists reveal that the soundscape of birdsong in North America and Europe is both quieter and less varied, mirroring declines in bird diversity and abundance.
Top Climate Scientists Are Sceptical That Nations Will Rein in Global Warming
A Nature survey reveals that many authors of the latest IPCC climate-science report are anxious about the future and expect to see catastrophic changes in their lifetimes.
When You Recommend Someone for an Opportunity, Follow Through
Sponsoring someone is not a one-off act. Their success is your success, so support them throughout the process.
COP26 Climate Summit: A Scientists' Guide to a Momentous Meeting
Despite 30 years of climate diplomacy, urgent and aggressive action is needed to halt global warming. Nature explains what success looks like, and what's on the line.
Potentially Long-Lasting Effects of the Pandemic on Scientists
The pandemic has caused disruption to many aspects of scientific research. In this Comment the authors describe the findings from surveys of scientists between April 2020 and January 2021, which suggests there was a decline in new projects started in that time.
Academia's Ableist Mindset Needs to Change
Four junior researchers with disabilities describe their career experiences to date, and how colleagues can act as allies.
Predatory Publishers' Latest Scam: Bootlegged and Rebranded Papers
To thwart publishing rackets that undermine scholars and scholarly publishing, legitimate journals should show their workings.
Why Hundreds of Scientists Are Weighing in on a High-Stakes US Abortion Case
Studies suggest that a reversal of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision would be detrimental for many.
The Shifting Sands of 'gain-of-function' Research
The mystery of COVID's origins has reignited a contentious debate about potentially risky studies and the fuzzy terminology that describes them.
The Secret Lives of Cells - As Never Seen Before
Cutting-edge microscopy techniques are allowing researchers to spy on the innards of cells in all their crowded glory.
Tips for Collaborating with Scientists, from a Philosopher
Make language inclusive and agree on your aims in advance.
Why Fossil Fuel Subsidies Are So Hard to Kill
Behind the struggle to stop governments propping up the coal, oil and gas industries.