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Nearly 1,000 respondents to a US survey urge careful thought about future professional pathways.
A mathematical model designed to forecast the success of biotechnology papers has drawn criticism from researchers.
Rivalry between China and other countries could diminish global scientific collaboration - just when it is most needed.
Beth Penrose describes her experiences starting a lab, recruiting staff and creating a research philosophy.
Starting a research group as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across the world presented extra challenges.
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.
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.
A preliminary network analysis highlights the complex intellectual property landscape behind mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines.
The publisher will launch five new journals, and has introduced a new business model that aims to spread the cost of publishing more fairly.
If you're starting a doctoral programme later this year, particularly if your institution is still facing COVID-19 restrictions, Ciara O'Brien has some advice.
The Swiss National Science Foundation hopes to eliminate bias when choosing between applications of similar quality.
Global South scientists say that an open-access movement led by wealthy nations deprives them of credit and undermines their efforts.
Governments that ignore or delay acting on scientific advice are missing out on a crucial opportunity to control the pandemic.
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.
Universities, funders and others want to expand the contributions that the scientific community values and recognizes, says Karen Stroobants.
Big data bibliometrics must take into account qualitative analyses of research as a social institution, rooted in history, economics and politics.
Don't get bogged down in technical details, and balance the professional and the personal.
Rasha Shraim's education helped her to think more deeply about ethics, logic and other big questions.
Senior male researchers at prestigious institutions are the most likely to pay to publish open access, study suggests.
Kevin Boehnke and Richard E. Harris introduced a course in meditation, yoga and mindfulness to the neuroscience programme at their institution.
Early-career researchers bring energy, talent and diverse voices to leadership and advisory roles.
The push to remove journal paywalls officially started this year. Here's how it works.
Analysis reveals three ways to boost green investment and achieve a resilient recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
As the National Institutes of Health begins implementing Trump-era guidelines, researchers voice concerns over transparency and racial profiling.
