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Coronavirus Variants Get Greek Names - but Will Scientists Use Them?

Coronavirus Variants Get Greek Names - but Will Scientists Use Them?

From Alpha to Omega, the labelling system aims to avoid confusion and stigmatization.

Prestigious European Grants Might Be Biased, Study Suggests

Prestigious European Grants Might Be Biased, Study Suggests

Institutional affiliations of panellists seem to skew European Research Council decisions - especially in the life sciences.

Good Presentation Skills Benefit Careers - and Science

Good Presentation Skills Benefit Careers - and Science

Despite many competing demands, there are compelling reasons for researchers to prioritize developing the skills that will improve their presentations.

UNESCO Embraces Open Science to Shape Society's Future

UNESCO Embraces Open Science to Shape Society's Future

After a consultation process, the 193 member states of the United Nations cultural organization UNESCO started negotiating the final text of its ‘Recommendation on Open Science’ this month.

University of Cape Town's Battle to Tackle a Racist Legacy

University of Cape Town's Battle to Tackle a Racist Legacy

Six years after a statue of Cecil Rhodes was toppled, students and staff at the South African university are still working to improve equity and representation.

Open-access Publisher PLOS Pushes to Extend Clout Beyond Biomedicine

Open-access Publisher PLOS Pushes to Extend Clout Beyond Biomedicine

The publisher will launch five new journals, and has introduced a new business model that aims to spread the cost of publishing more fairly.

How We Embarked on a Long-distance Relationship on Behalf of Our Research Career

How We Embarked on a Long-distance Relationship on Behalf of Our Research Career

Many scientist couples move abroad together, but Gidiane Scaratti and Rafael Kenji Nishihora chose to live and work in different countries. This is what they learnt.

Indian Government Should Heed Its Scientists on COVID

Indian Government Should Heed Its Scientists on COVID

Researchers have spoken out against policies that have exacerbated the country's coronavirus crisis. Policymakers must listen.

Sell Yourself and Your Science in a Compelling Personal Statement

Sell Yourself and Your Science in a Compelling Personal Statement

Don't get bogged down in technical details, and balance the professional and the personal.