As young scientists, we are fooled into working harder and longer to live up to sky-high expectations and encouraged to feel inadequate.

Despite the moral assurance and personal flattery that meritocracy offers to the successful, it ought to be abandoned both as a belief about how the world works and as a general social ideal.

Young people will be greatly impacted by the effects of climate change, so it is critical that their voices are heard.

How should the social impact of research be measured? James Wilsdon, professor at the University of Sheffield, talks to us about the need for "responsible metrics". 

It’s tempting to think science gives a God’s-eye view of reality. But we forget the place of human experience at our peril.

A much-needed debunk of shortsighted comments about science investments.

The measles outbreak in the United States and Europe keeps spreading despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. The cause? Science-denial.

Paul Benneworth and Kate Maxwell explain why we need public funding for science that creates truly public benefits.

A new generation of scientists is confounding expectations and proving much more willing to engage with the public, not only because it benefits their development as researchers but also out of a sense of duty to society and a desire to have a positive impact on public perceptions of science.

Decision-makers need input from researchers on issues involving science and society.