Federal Budget Cuts: Impact on the SNSF
The SNSF rejects the cuts but is preparing for them. Together with its partners, it has decided to cut costs across several funding schemes.
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Science is No Longer Above Suspicion
Science is no longer above suspicion. Once trusted as an impartial guide, it is now entangled with politics, corporate agendas and selective narratives - nowher
Navigating the chaos: Research community owes better communication to taxpayers
Navigating the chaos: Research community owes better communication to taxpayers
In exchange for continued taxpayer funding, American universities must better explain how research promotes the well-being and security of the public, according to two of the country’s top leaders in science policy.
International Scientific Collaboration is More Necessary - yet More Challenging - than Ever
International Scientific Collaboration is More Necessary - yet More Challenging - than Ever
These partnerships accelerate neuroscience by enabling researchers to share resources and expertise, as well as generate more relevant and reproducible results. But new federal funding restrictions in the United States are putting such collaborations in jeopardy.
As Scientists Raise the Alarm, Trump Administration Attacks Continue
Between January 20th and August 31st 2025, there have been 479 attacks on science, which undermine, co-opt, or blatantly ignore science in the federal government. These attacks follow the plan laid out in Project 2025.
Far More Authors Use AI to Write Science Papers than Admit it
Report highlights promise, questions about detectors of AI-generated text.
Funding Gaps Stall Africa’s Open Science Progress
Experts call for African-led platforms and pooled funding to protect scientific visibility.
Australia Opens Consultation on Horizon Europe Association
“Non-binding exploratory talks” with the EU have already started, bringing hope to research sector leaders.
Make Academic Publishing a Commons, not a Market
Commercialisation has thwarted the promise of openness—it’s time for new priorities, says Samuel Moore
The Case for a National Disaster Research Strategy
An integrated national research strategy is urgently needed to strengthen the country's efforts to prepare for and respond to disasters.
The value of publishing null results
The scientific community appears to have created a research environment where researchers either feel little point in writing up null results and/or struggle to publish such findings.
A 'Fake Science' Tsunami. More Fraud Than Facts.
A new report reveals the shocking scale of research fraud. Global "paper mills" now produce more fake science than real studies. Learn how they work.
Security Policy for Globalized Science
Five large-scale problems that new security policies for the public research sector will encounter.
Experienced Researcher Book Publishing: Sharing Deep Expertise
In the 3rd installment of career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as experienced researchers reflect on how their networks paved the way for—and grew during—the publishing process.
Mid-Career Book Publishing: Bridging Experience with Discovery
In the 2nd installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists contemplate why a book project was the perfect addition to the dynamic middle stage of their professional journeys.
Early-Career Book Publishing: Growing Roots as Scholars
In the 1st installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as early-career researchers reflect on the positive outcomes the experience had on their professional development.
African Research Administrators Push for More Collaboration
Sarima 2025: Calls grow for unified African voice in research management and innovation
New to Advocacy? 3 Tips for Early Career Scientists
Early-career scientists looking to make a difference: this post is for you!
Beyond Lab Animals
With a boost from the Trump administration, organ chips, AI, and other technologies bid to replace animals for drug and chemical testing.
Why Science Must Embrace Co-Creation with Generative AI to Break Current Research Barriers
Travel Bans Punish Africa for Its Scientific Leadership
Sifelani Tsiko in Lusaka, Zambia Powerful western countries have been condemned for slapping Africa with travel bans whenever its health experts demonstrate scientific leadership in the fight against global pandemics.…
Rewiring science diplomacy
For science diplomacy to remain relevant in this era, it must develop a new mode of engagement—transactional science diplomacy.
With New Guidance, Trump Administration Deceptively Targets Scientific Integrity
With New Guidance, Trump Administration Deceptively Targets Scientific Integrity
Reverting SI policies to what they were in 2021 will unquestionably weaken them. By undoing the work of the past four years, federal agencies will abandon the benefits of all of the public consultation, careful consideration, and evidence gathered to develop Biden-era SI policies.
Stop the University Ranking Circus
In June 2024, a study called for an end to use of ranking to validate research. The researchers gave their reasons. Others have followed even while the ranking industry seems to be coming off more and more popular with students, parents and recruiters.
Fake Science, Faulty Methods, Misleading Testimony
How a rogue forensics lab in Chicago got people wrongfully convicted for driving high.
How Africa-led Clinical Trials Are Shaping Vaccine Science
African scientists are now designing clinical trials, steering analysis and defining the questions that matter. Africa is not just at the table; it is building it.
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