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Predatory Publishing

Conference

How to Spot a Predatory Conference, and What Science Needs to Do About Them: a Guide

Researchers who have fallen prey to predatory conferences share the tell-tale signs of a dud event.

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Guidelines on Lab-grown Embryo Models Are Strong Enough to Meet Ethical Standards - and Will Build Trust in Science

Genetics

Ethics

Guidelines on Lab-grown Embryo Models Are Strong Enough to Meet Ethical Standards - and Will Build Trust in Science

The UK code of practice for researchers working with stem-cell-based embryo models is designed to both reassure the public and provide valuable guidance to researchers.

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Retraction Notices Are Getting Clearer - But Progress is Slow

Communication

Retractions

Retraction Notices Are Getting Clearer - But Progress is Slow

Communications relating to retractions are often still opaque and lacking in detail, but an analysis finds some evidence of improvement.

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Effort to 'Trump-proof' US Science Grows, but Will It Succeed?

Effort to 'Trump-proof' US Science Grows, but Will It Succeed?

Unions are joining the Biden administration's campaign to promote scientific integrity and protect government scientists from political interference.

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Web

Publishing

So You Got a Null Result. Will Anyone Publish It?

Publishing

So You Got a Null Result. Will Anyone Publish It?

Researchers have tried a bunch of strategies to get more negative results into the literature. Nature asks whether they are working.

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India Budget: Modi Bets Big on Nuclear Energy and Space

India

India Budget: Modi Bets Big on Nuclear Energy and Space

The government has focused on areas of national pride and applied science, as many researchers expected.

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Opinion

What Kamala Harris's Historic Bid for the US Presidency Means for Science

What Kamala Harris's Historic Bid for the US Presidency Means for Science

The daughter of a scientist and a supporter of diversity in STEM, Harris as a potential candidate has stirred optimism among scientists.

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Web

ChatGPT for Science: How to Talk to Your Data

ChatGPT for Science: How to Talk to Your Data

Companies are using artificial intelligence tools to help scientists to query their data without the need for programming skills.

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China-US Research Collaborations Are in Decline - This is Bad News for Everyone

China-US Research Collaborations Are in Decline - This is Bad News for Everyone

Scientists say that the drop in partnerships between the scientific powerhouses will hold back research on priorities such as global warming.

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Bird Flu Could Become a Human Pandemic. How Are Countries Preparing?

Pandemics

Bird Flu Could Become a Human Pandemic. How Are Countries Preparing?

Wealthy nations are purchasing vaccines against H5N1 influenza and boosting surveillance, but there are concerns that low-income countries will be left behind.

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How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-health Crisis in Science

Mental Health

How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-health Crisis in Science

Universities and institutions across the globe are exploring unique initiatives to help their students and staff cope with the stress of research.

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UK Election: Scientists Welcome Labour's Landslide Win

UK Election: Scientists Welcome Labour's Landslide Win

Struggling universities should be near the top of the new government's agenda, say researchers.

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Publications

Integrity

Why Scientific Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever

Integrity

Why Scientific Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever

This year, 49% of the world will go to the polls. Political support for science-informed policy is not a given. Maria Caffrey, a whistleblower who defended scientific integrity under the Trump administration, offers advice on media engagement during this time.

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Is Your Research a Trade Secret? South Korean Data-sharing Case is a Wake-up Call

Research Data

South Korea

Is Your Research a Trade Secret? South Korean Data-sharing Case is a Wake-up Call

As science becomes more globalized, researchers must safeguard sensitive data from inadvertent legal breaches.

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UK General Election: Five Reasons It Matters for Science

UK General Election: Five Reasons It Matters for Science

Visa rules, funding and evolving net-zero targets are among scientists' concerns as UK citizens prepare to vote next week.

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Publications

Impact

How I'm Using AI Tools to Help Universities Maximize Research Impacts

Impact

How I'm Using AI Tools to Help Universities Maximize Research Impacts

Artificial-intelligence algorithms could identify scientists who need support with translating their work into real-world applications and more. Leaders must step up.

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'It Can Feel Like There's No Way Out' - Political Scientists Face Pushback on Their Work

Science

'It Can Feel Like There's No Way Out' - Political Scientists Face Pushback on Their Work

In a year in which numerous countries are going to the polls, many election-watching scientists are under pressure.

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Fake News

Misinformation Might Sway Elections - but Not in the Way That You Think

Fake News

Misinformation Might Sway Elections - but Not in the Way That You Think

Rampant deepfakes and false news are often blamed for swaying votes. Research suggests it's hard to change people's political opinions, but easier to nudge their behaviour.

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How Climate Change is Hitting Europe: Three Graphics Reveal Health Impacts

How Climate Change is Hitting Europe: Three Graphics Reveal Health Impacts

A growing body of research reveals the deaths and diseases linked to rising temperatures across the continent.

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Cyberattacks Are Hitting Research Institutions With Devastating Effects

Cybersecurity

Cyberattacks Are Hitting Research Institutions With Devastating Effects

Hackers are targeting universities and research institutes with ransomware, leaving staff and students without the ability to work.

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Far-right Gains in European Elections: What They Mean for Climate Goals

Far-right Gains in European Elections: What They Mean for Climate Goals

A shift to the political right in Europe could make it harder to bring in more ambitious green policies, but key net-zero commitments should remain.

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Do Scientists Make Good Presidents? How Five National Leaders Performed

Science

Do Scientists Make Good Presidents? How Five National Leaders Performed

Following Mexico's election result, Nature reviews the legacy of well-known politicians with backgrounds in science and engineering.

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What's the Best Way to Tackle Climate Change? An 'Evidence Bank' Could Help Scientists Find Answers

Policy

What's the Best Way to Tackle Climate Change? An 'Evidence Bank' Could Help Scientists Find Answers

Synthesizing research on which policies are most effective is a key priority in climate science, advocates say.

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CERN

CERN's $17-billion Supercollider in Question As Top Funder Criticizes Cost

CERN

CERN's $17-billion Supercollider in Question As Top Funder Criticizes Cost

Germany has raised doubts about the affordability of the Large Hadron Collider's planned successor.

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Biomedical Paper Retractions Have Quadrupled in 20 Years - Why?

Retractions

Publishing

Biomedical Paper Retractions Have Quadrupled in 20 Years - Why?

Unreliable data, falsification and other issues related to misconduct are driving a growing proportion of retractions.

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Nature's Message to South Africa's Next Government: Talk to Your Researchers

south africa

Nature's Message to South Africa's Next Government: Talk to Your Researchers

The young nation faces some deep-rooted challenges. Solutions informed by science could make a difference.

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Japan's Push to Make All Research Open Access is Taking Shape

Open Access

Japan

Japan's Push to Make All Research Open Access is Taking Shape

Japan will start allocating the 10 billion yen it promised to spend on institutional repositories to make the nation's science free to read.

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Researcher Parents Are Paying a High Price for Conference Travel - Here's How to Fix It

Equality

Careers

Researcher Parents Are Paying a High Price for Conference Travel - Here's How to Fix It

Three scientist mothers call for a change in how conference childcare costs are reimbursed, drawing on their personal experiences.

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Can Mathematicians Help to Solve Social-justice Problems?

Society

Science

Can Mathematicians Help to Solve Social-justice Problems?

Researchers discuss the triumphs and trials of using their craft to tackle society's greatest challenges.

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Landing a Global Report on National Territories: the Reception of AR6 in France and Switzerland - Npj Climate Action

Science Policy

Landing a Global Report on National Territories: the Reception of AR6 in France and Switzerland - Npj Climate Action

his article explores the reception of the IPCC reports on a national scale, focusing on the case of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) in France and Switzerland.