Why It Is Not a 'Failure' to Leave Academia
Here's how PhD students can prepare for different careers, and how lab heads can help.
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Data Sharing and the Future of Science
Who benefits from sharing data? The scientists of future do, as data sharing today enables new science tomorrow. Far from being mere rehashes of old datasets, evidence shows that studies based on analyses of previously published data can achieve just as much impact as original projects.
'Science-Adjacent' Conferences and Why They Matter
The multidisciplinary conferences that use ‘science’ as an adjective can be a fantastic source of new collaborations and ideas.
Preprints Could Promote Confusion and Distortion
The scientific community must take measures to keep preprints from distorting the public’s understanding of science, says Tom Sheldon.
Track the Fate of Postdocs to Help the next Generation of Scientists
Data on the career paths of young researchers would help to guide the lost generation.
Dutch Publishing Giant Cuts off Researchers in Germany and Sweden
Negotiations with Elsevier have stalled over Open Access deals.
Germany's Prestigious Max Planck Society Investigates New Allegations of Abuse
Germany's Prestigious Max Planck Society Investigates New Allegations of Abuse
Anonymous survey of young scientists reveals fresh accusations of bullying and harassment at astrophysics institute.
Science Journals End Open-Access Trial with Gates Foundation
A pilot experiment has seen 26 papers published under open-access terms so far and should yield a report by the end of the year.
Software Beats Animal Tests at Predicting Toxicity of Chemicals
Machine learning on mountain of safety data improves automated assessments.
British Universities Fail at Research Integrity Self-Regulation
One-quarter of surveyed institutions admit to not complying with guidelines.
Chinese Researchers to Get More Autonomy over Lab Spending
Revised rules are designed to help researchers focus on their work and compete with their counterparts globally.
A Better Measure of Research from the Global South
Funders Jean Lebel and Robert McLean describe a new tool for judging the value and validity of science that attempts to improve lives.
Harness the Power of Groups to Beat the PhD Blues
Doctoral students can use writing meet-ups to overcome isolation and depression and boost their motivation, says Karra Harrington.
Nature Editor Bids Farewell
A reflection as the seventh editor-in-chief of Nature hands over to the eighth.
African Scientists Launch their own Preprint
A group of open science advocates have launched the first preprint aimed exclusively at African scientists. The free, online outlet is one of a growing number for academics on the continent to share their work.
US-Chinese Trade War Puts Scientists in the Cross Hairs
Trump puts tariffs on Chinese technology and China retaliates with taxes on US chemicals.
Want to Find Investors for Your Research Idea? Change the Way You Pitch
A fundraising pitch involves vastly different style and substance than a scientific talk. Entrepreneurial scientists and engineers need to understand and manage the differences.
Four Principles to Make Evidence Synthesis More Useful for Policy
Reward the creation of analyses for policymakers that are inclusive, rigorous, transparent and accessible.
How a Hobby can Boost Researchers’ Productivity and Creativity
A regular pastime can ease mental stress, improve work–life balance and help scientists to reach innovative solutions in their work.
New Zealand Appoints First Female Chief Scientific Adviser
Biochemist Juliet Gerrard will advise the government on key science issues when she takes up the position next month.
The Cost of Turmoil for Mediterranean Scientists
From a failed coup in Turkey, to prolonged financial crises in Greece and Spain, researchers in the region are struggling to keep up.
Microsoft’s Purchase of GitHub Leaves Some Scientists Uneasy
They fear the online platform used for collaborating on research data and software will become less open, but other researchers say the buyout could make GitHub more useful.
Sexual Harassment Is Rife in the Sciences, Finds Landmark US Study
Existing policies to address the issue are ineffective, concludes a long-awaited report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
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