The startling announcement by a Chinese scientist represents a controversial leap in the use of genome-editing.

Automated tools could speed up and improve the review process, but humans are still in the driving seat. Most researchers have good reason to grumble about peer review: it is time-consuming and error-prone, and the workload is unevenly spread, with just 20% of scientists taking on most reviews. Now peer review by artificial intelligence (AI) is promising to improve the process, boost the quality of published papers — and save reviewers time.

Teams should comprise all gender identities to spark the most innovative endeavours, say researchers.

The solutions adopted by the high-energy physics community to foster reproducible research are examples of best practices that could be embraced more widely. This first experience suggests that reproducibility requires going beyond openness.

The Royal Society of Chemistry has a plan to boost retention and promotion of female academic researchers.

Unclear and incomplete journal guidelines are placing an additional burden on many scientists who don't speak English as a first language.

Recent PhD graduate Lucy A. Taylor shares the advice she and her colleagues wish they had received.

Case aims to compel the government to slash greenhouse-gas emissions.

The Wellcome Trust has also announced how it will implement the plan, which could provide a blueprint for others.

The election of Jair Bolsonaro is bad for research and the environment.

A move to classify people on the basis of anatomy or genetics should be abandoned.

Over 80% of academics and students polled report that they have held unpaid research positions.

An improved architecture and enthusiastic user base are driving uptake of the open-source web tool.

A minister's decision to quietly cancel projects selected by funders could damage the country's reputation, warn researchers.

These newcomers are making their mark in science across the disciplines.

Strength in different sectors, subjects and regions contributes to a country's success.

The government hopes it will improve research quality, but some researchers are sceptical.

Most scientists are satisfied in their jobs, but a significant number still face discrimination - an unacceptable situation.

Cancer Research UK will be able to revoke grants if researchers and institutions do not abide by its new behaviour policy.

The first large-scale analysis of compliance with open-access rules reveals that up to one-third of articles are not free to read.

Leading scientists and mathematicians urge UK and European Union leaders to strike a deal on research amid stalling negotiations.