Mental Health of Graduate Students Sorely Overlooked
Too few resources exist to help early-career scientists deal with the stresses encountered in today's 'publish or perish' culture.
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How COVID Broke the Evidence Pipeline
The pandemic stress-tested the way the world produces evidence - and revealed all the flaws.
Impact Factor Abandoned by Dutch University in Hiring and Promotion Decisions
Faculty and staff members at Utrecht University will be evaluated by their commitment to open science.
Is One Vaccine Dose Enough if You've Had COVID? What the Science Says
Research shows that a previous coronavirus infection plus one dose of vaccine provides powerful protection - but concerns linger.
Lightning Talks: Science in 5 Minutes or Less
How scientists are perfecting the art of boiling down their work into a short, sharp hit.
A 21st-Birthday Wish for Young Academies of Science
A global movement of younger researchers is making its mark. Science must listen and learn from its next generation.
The Widespread and Unjust Drinking Water and Clean Water Crisis in the United States
The Widespread and Unjust Drinking Water and Clean Water Crisis in the United States
Proper water and sanitation access remains an issue for many in the United States. Here the authors estimate and map the full scope of water hardship, including both incomplete plumbing and water quality across the country.
World Bank Grants for Global Vaccination - Why So Slow?
International financial institutions say that vaccines are the highest-return investment on Earth - it is past time for them to pay up.
Six Reasons to Launch a Young Academy
As the first national network of early-career researchers marks its 21st birthday, the founders of Hungary's describe how and why they set up theirs in 2019.
Better Together: Collaborative Spaces Can Inspire Scientists of All Ages
An area where researchers can gather and informally discuss ideas is the best way to produce innovative inventions, argues Ethan N. Gotian.
How Scientists Are Embracing NFTs
Is a trend of auctioning non-fungible tokens based on scientific data a fascinating art fad, an environmental disaster or the future of monetized genomics?
How the COVID Pandemic is Changing Global Science Collaborations
The pandemic and political tensions might slow the march towards more globalized science.
How Wellcome is Tackling Racism
A specialist in diversity and inclusion lays out the science funder's plan for promoting equity.
'We Need to Talk': Ways to Prevent Collaborations Breaking Down
Scientists who plan to partner on a research project should start by identifying pressure points and devising ways of tackling them as a team.
A Year After Lockdowns Began, Has Research Got Any Kinder?
Gemma Derrick revisits calls for a better research culture.
Does Vaccinating Adults Stop Kids from Spreading COVID Too?
Mass vaccination drives in several countries are providing new data on the extent to which adult vaccination protects children - but the conclusions are mixed.
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Nature's in-depth study of scientists' troubles and triumphs will help us to identify and address barriers to research careers.
The COVID Lab-Leak Hypothesis: What Scientists Do and Don't Know
Nature examines arguments that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 escaped from a lab in China, and the science behind them.
Researchers' Career Insecurity Needs Attention and Reform Now, Says International Coalition
Researchers' Career Insecurity Needs Attention and Reform Now, Says International Coalition
Postdocs and PhD students around the world require professional training to prepare them for a possible career outside academia, finds the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
The Replication Crisis Won't Be Solved with Broad Brushstrokes
A cookie-cutter strategy to reform science will cause resentment, not improvement.
Wanted: Rules for Pandemic Data Access That Everyone Can Trust
In the wake of COVID, a pandemic treaty could be a way to agree on data access before the next emergency strikes.
Use Micro-Affirmations and Call out Microaggressions to Help Others
By taking positive action, as well as by protecting others from subtle slights, we can foster a better academic culture.
Coronavirus Variants Get Greek Names - but Will Scientists Use Them?
From Alpha to Omega, the labelling system aims to avoid confusion and stigmatization.
Scientific Image Sleuth Faces Legal Action for Criticizing Research Papers
Scientific Image Sleuth Faces Legal Action for Criticizing Research Papers
Researchers say the complaint filed against Elisabeth Bik could have a 'chilling effect' on scholarly criticism.
Hundreds of Gibberish Papers Still Lurk in the Scientific Literature
Hundreds of Gibberish Papers Still Lurk in the Scientific Literature
The nonsensical computer-generated articles, spotted years after the problem was first seen, could lead to a wave of retractions.
How COVID-19 Has Stomped on Scientists' Travel Plans
It could take years to reveal the true impact of closed borders, cancelled travel plans and vaccine delays.
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