Transparency Upgrade for Nature Journals
The Nature journals continue journey towards greater rigour.
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Dutch Elections Signal next Test for Rise in Populism
Science is already losing out in the Netherlands.
Photo Project Spotlights Scientists from Under-Represented Groups
Campaign on Wikipedia seeks to reveal the hidden faces of female scientists and those from minority ethnic groups.
A Global Coalition to Sustain Core Data
Although researchers have relied on international resources such as the Protein Data Bank and Flybase for decades, the current system is unsustainable because it is largely funded by short-term grants.
How Facebook, Fake News and Friends Are Warping Your Memory
Research on collective recall takes on new importance in a post-fact world.
Patchy Progress on Fixing Global Gender Disparities in Science
‘Leaky pipeline’ stands the test of time, with overall progress for women in research continuing at a crawl.
The Perfect Grant and How to Get It
To help scientists build a career, Pfunders must earmark cash, reduce emphasis on collaboration, and improve the application process.
Science Journalism Can Be Evidence-Based, Compelling — and Wrong
A ranking of the best science-news outlets misjudges the relationship between research and reporting.
Reformatting Wastes Public Funds
Limited public funds for scientific research are being spent on reformatting manuscripts for different journals, without any apparent gain for science or society.
What Trump's New Travel Ban Means for Science
Policy reinstates restrictions on immigration from six countries but exempts current visa-holders.
How The Fallout From Trump's Travel Ban Is Reshaping Science
Researchers are cutting short travel, ending collaborations and rethinking their US ties.
Activists Push Psychology Journals Towards Open Data
Activists Push Psychology Journals Towards Open Data
Editor asked to resign from journal for saying he’ll review only papers whose data he can see.
Don’t Let Useful Data Go to Waste
Don’t Let Useful Data Go to Waste
Researchers must seek out others’ deposited biological sequences in community databases, urges Franziska Denk.
UK Scientists Welcome Changes to Controversial Research Reforms
Amendments aim to protect autonomy and the independence of research funders from political interference.
Oliver Smithies (1925-2017)
Oliver Smithies (1925-2017)
Nobel-winning inventor of ways to modify genes
Learn From Canada's Dark Age of Science
Lessons to US scientists in how to protect scientific integrity under US President Donald Trump.
No Publication Without Confirmation
Proposing a new kind of paper that combines the flexibility of basic research with the rigour of clinical trials.
Researchers Should Reach Beyond the Science Bubble
Scientists ought to address the needs and employment prospects of taxpayers who have seen little benefit from scientific advances.
Ebola Funding Surge Hides Falling Investment in Other Neglected Diseases
Global research funds for these illnesses are at their lowest levels for a decade, when cash for West Africa epidemic is excluded.
Science Journals Permit Open-Access Publishing for Gates Foundation Scholars
Science Journals Permit Open-Access Publishing for Gates Foundation Scholars
The provisional agreement may set a precedent for other funders and journal publishers.
Steps to Help Turkey Build a Future on Research
The Turkish government must stop university dismissals and commit itself to creating a welcoming research environment if its grand plans for science are to succeed.
The Developing World Needs More Than Numbers
Policymakers should read the contents of published papers and not just count them, says Dyna Rochmyaningsih.
German Scientists Regain Access to Elsevier Journals
Publisher restores access as negotiations for a nationwide licence continue.
Heavyweight Funders Back Central Site for Life-Sciences Preprints
Coalition of scientists and research agencies argue for a one-stop shop server.
US Immigration Order Strikes Against Biotech
Nearly 100 founders and leaders of biotech companies express their deep concern and opposition to the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 27, 2017.
Israel Edges Out South Korea for Top Spot in Research Investment
Two countries vie to invest more of their economy into research than anyone else.
Obama science adviser: Trump immigration ban 'an abomination'
John Holdren worries that immigration restrictions could harm researchers' ability to collaborate across borders.
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