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If more research is openly available than ever before, and open is framed as a way to build trust, why isn't public trust in science at an all-time high?
The way we think about the impact of university research, according to one Arizona State University leader, needs urgent and fundamental change.
For decades, researchers with English as an additional language have faced systemic disadvantages in publishing. AI writing tools promise relief, yet, they also bring new risks into science.
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.
Making research evidence accessible and relevant to policymakers is one way that the scientific enterprise confers direct societal benefits.
Public communication on controversial issues has meant that science is more relevant than ever before. At the same time, it has made researchers vulnerable to attacks that undermine their credibility.
Changes to the social media platform make further use “untenable”
The 11th World Science Forum (WSF) took place in Budapest, Hungary, from 20 to 23 November 2024, bringing together global leaders, scientists, and policymakers.
Debating scientific topics in a courtroom setting could be a way to inform and engage citizens in public policy.
The link between trust and relatability is important to good science communication.
As part of its efforts to promote inclusiveness in research, eLife’s new Community Voices podcast provides a platform for scientists from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences.
In February 2024, an international scientific committee voted against creating a new geologic time period called the Anthropocene - a rejection that is both a setback for an ambitious environmental agenda and an opportunity to reflect and learn.
