China's Big-Science Bet
With a view to increase its prestige and influence in global science, the country is investing heavily in major facilities.
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The Citation Black Market: Schemes Selling Fake References Alarm Scientists
The Citation Black Market: Schemes Selling Fake References Alarm Scientists
The ways in which researchers can artificially inflate their reference counts are growing.
Cash for Catching Scientific Errors
The ERROR project offers researchers a bounty for spotting mistakes in published papers - a strategy borrowed from the software industry.
'There's a Lot of Privilege Masquerading As Merit': Why Inclusion Matters in Academia
Frankie Heyward explains why he founded the National Black Postdoctoral Association, and why researchers must honestly evaluate their privilege.
How to Win Funding to Talk About Your Science
Many researchers describe public outreach as a labour of love, often carried out in their spare time. But some funders reward these activities.
A Model of Faulty and Faultless Disagreement for Post-hoc Assessments of Knowledge Utilization in Evidence-based Policymaking
A Model of Faulty and Faultless Disagreement for Post-hoc Assessments of Knowledge Utilization in Evidence-based Policymaking
When evidence-based policymaking is so often mired in disagreement and controversy, how can we know if the process is meeting its stated goals?
Scientists Are Falling Victim to Deepfake AI Video Scams - Here's How to Fight Back
These AI Firms Publish the World's Most Highly Cited Work
US and Chinese firms dominate the list of companies that are producing the most research and patents in artificial intelligence.
How to Spot a Predatory Conference, and What Science Needs to Do About Them: a Guide
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.
Guidelines on Lab-grown Embryo Models Are Strong Enough to Meet Ethical Standards - and Will Build Trust in Science
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-health Crisis in Science
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.
UK Election: Scientists Welcome Labour's Landslide Win
Struggling universities should be near the top of the new government's agenda, say researchers.
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.
Is Your Research a Trade Secret? South Korean Data-sharing Case is a Wake-up Call
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.
'It Can Feel Like There's No Way Out' - Political Scientists Face Pushback on Their Work
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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