The Steep Price of Free Science Access
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The Reason Why Africa's Borders Are So Straight is More Complicated Than Most Think
Climate Change: Africa Needs Help Against Escalating Public Health Crisis
Climate Change: Africa Needs Help Against Escalating Public Health Crisis
An associate professor of infectious diseases and public health epidemiology in Nasarawa State, Dr. Ishaku Akyala has emphasised the severe toll of climate change on public health in Africa. Speaki…
New Toolkit Launched to Protect Scientists from Abuse
The Australian Science Media Centre (AusSMC) has a toolkit to help experts including scientists and researchers who might face online abuse.
Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on a Science-policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention
Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on a Science-policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution Prevention
The third session of the OEWG will be held at International Conference Center in Geneva (CICG), Switzerland from 17 to 21 June 2024.
Fallout from Israel-Hamas war causing ‘significant harm’ to researchers in Israel, survey finds
Fallout from Israel-Hamas war causing ‘significant harm’ to researchers in Israel, survey finds
Academic researchers in Israel say they are being “affected dramatically” by negative international reactions to Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza, a recent survey finds. And many fear the professional fallout from the war will become much worse in the future.
ERROR: A Bug Bounty Program for Science
ERROR is a bug bounty program for science to systematically detect and report errors in academic publications.
Financing Nature-Based Solutions for a Better Future
Inger Andersen of UNEP underscores the urgency of nature-based solutions and calls for increased financing to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. She urges investment in protected areas and sustainable practices, emphasizing the intrinsic value of nature in addressing global challenges, speaking during the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum session at UNEA-6.
The Unseen Cost: How U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Researchers Threatens Scientific Collaboration
The Unseen Cost: How U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Researchers Threatens Scientific Collaboration
Explore the complex landscape of scientific collaboration for Chinese researchers in the U.S. amidst heightened tensions and policy changes. Understand the impact on international collaboration and the future of scientific exchange.
Science Creep is a Menace - Washington Examiner
Holden Thorp, the editor-in-chief of Science, described a discussion during the recent meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Coara Hosts First Dialogue Between National Chapters
Fifteen national groups coordinating researcher assessment reform hold first meeting in Portugal
Advocating for Access
A treasure trove of published research is locked behind publisher paywalls and out of reach for many underresourced and Minority-Serving Institutions.
Science Gender Split Still Varies Widely Among EU Countries - Research Professional News
Science Gender Split Still Varies Widely Among EU Countries - Research Professional News
Denmark has the largest share of female scientists and engineers, and Hungary the smallest.
Addressing Climate Change With Behavioral Science: A Global Intervention Tournament in 63 Countries
Addressing Climate Change With Behavioral Science: A Global Intervention Tournament in 63 Countries
A recent study tested expert-crowd-sourced interventions for climate mitigation outcomes.
The UNESCO Open Science Outlook: There is Progress, but It is Unequal
Last December, UNESCO published the first global report on the trends of Open Science (OS). OS is increasing but does so unevenly and its monitoring is mainly focused on outputs, missing potential progress in participation and dialogue.
A Call for Pan-African Collaboration in Shaping the Future of Science, Technology and Innovation
A Call for Pan-African Collaboration in Shaping the Future of Science, Technology and Innovation
Dr Farai Kapfudzaruwa, Research and Strategic Partnerships Manager at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, calls for an African forum to craft a coherent strategy for positive change in the African STI landscape.
Announcing Reformscape: a New Online Tool to Explore Responsible Academic Career Assessment and Drive Positive Change | DORA
Announcing Reformscape: a New Online Tool to Explore Responsible Academic Career Assessment and Drive Positive Change | DORA
The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) is delighted to announce the launch of Reformscape – a new online resource enabling the global academic community to explore and share examples of how to make hiring, promotion and tenure fairer, more robust and more diverse.
Universities Protest EU Plan for Register of Foreign Funding
Proposal for register of organisations receiving non-EU funding risks being "harmful", says European University Association.
Realistically shaping scientific cooperation with China
The DAAD has today published guidelines for academic cooperation with China in a recommendation paper.
Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative
Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative
Inter-African collaboration among academics and science researchers on the continent remains low despite widespread calls at a political level to foster partnerships
Next EU R&D Programme Should Have Longer-term Outlook
Life sciences research centres join others in calling for ringfenced €200 billion budget
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