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Science Undivided

Science Undivided

A pledge not to take part in scientific conferences in the United States that cannot be attended by all, regardless of their nationality or religion.

With Research and Funding, Greater Attention Should be Given to Minority Illnesses

With Research and Funding, Greater Attention Should be Given to Minority Illnesses

Yasmine Tadjine argues that more research funding and charitable donations should be given to less well-known illnesses.

Letter to the House of Representatives on the Progress of Open Science

Letter to the House of Representatives on the Progress of Open Science

Letter from the Dutch State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science informing the House of Representatives of the progress made in the field of open science.

How Life (and Death) Spring From Disorder

How Life (and Death) Spring From Disorder

Life was long thought to obey its own set of rules. But as simple systems show signs of lifelike behavior, scientists are arguing about whether this apparent.

Now More Than Ever

Now More Than Ever

For those interested in knowing what is in the world around them, the current news is disgusting. All US Environmental Protection Agency grants have been frozen, and employees are being prohibited from discussing the changes or talking to the public.

Trump Just Ordered Government Scientists to Hide Facts From the Public

Trump Just Ordered Government Scientists to Hide Facts From the Public

He also immediately suspended all Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contracts and grants.

Can New Models of Publishing Better Salvage the Benefits of Peer Review?

Can New Models of Publishing Better Salvage the Benefits of Peer Review?

Do journals do a good job of finding appropriate peers to review papers? Are editors always in the best place to decide the fate of a paper based on a severely limited sampling of peer reports?

The ABC of panel scoring: Anchoring, Bias and Committee Procedures

The ABC of panel scoring: Anchoring, Bias and Committee Procedures

Academic life is particularly full of rank ordered lists, even if they are frequently not transparently available.

Research Seed Grant Program Accepting Proposals for Interdisciplinary Research, Creative Work

Research Seed Grant Program Accepting Proposals for Interdisciplinary Research, Creative Work

The 2017 Innovative Seed Grant Program is accepting proposals for interdisciplinary ventures on the CU Boulder campus, due Feb. 12. The program has set aside $1 million to fund grants of up to $50,000 each.

Despite Record Year, Research Funding Remains 'Huge Challenge'

Despite Record Year, Research Funding Remains 'Huge Challenge'

Researchers across Harvard received a record-high $842.5 million in grants in fiscal year 2016—but some say they are bracing for federal funding cuts under the Trump administration and seeking alternative sources of research support.

The Vital Role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the New Administration

The Vital Role of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in the New Administration

Science, technology, and innovation are vital to America’s economy and workforce, and the competitiveness of U.S. industry. The authors offer five recommendations to ensure the establishment of an effective White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

The Next Generation Researchers Initiative at the National Academies: New Study Begins

The Next Generation Researchers Initiative at the National Academies: New Study Begins

A new study commenced work at the start of 2017: the “Next Generation Researchers Initiative,” directed by the Board on Higher Education and Workforce at the National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine.

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