Scientists Reverse Finding That Gene Editing Technology Had Flaws
It seems that CRISPR technology may indeed be all that it promises.
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The IBM Think 2018 Science Slam
5 technologies under development at the IBM Research labs.
The EPA Says It Wants Research Transparency
A proposed policy would bar the E.P.A. from considering research that doesn't release its raw data for review, blocking some significant work.
The Proposal to Lower P Value Thresholds to .005
John Ioannidis discusses the potential effects on clinical research of a 2017 proposal to lower the default P value threshold for statistical significance from .05 to .005 as a means to reduce false-positive findings.
Blockchain to Help Scholarly Publishing Fight Fraud
How blockchain can be used to time-stamp data and authenticate research.
Self-Citations as Strategic Response to the Use of Metrics for Career Decisions
Self-Citations as Strategic Response to the Use of Metrics for Career Decisions
Findings suggest that while metrics are introduced to spur virtuous behaviours, when not properly designed they favour the usage of questionable practices.
The Science People See on Social Media
Science-related Facebook pages draw millions of followers but 'news you can use' posts or ads outnumber ones about scientific discoveries.
How to Sail Smoothly from Academia to Industry
To beat the stiff competition, highlight your skills in collaboration, teamwork and meeting deadlines.
The NIH Must Reduce Disparities in Funding to Maximize Its Return on Investments from Taxpayers
The Time is Now for More Women in Science
According to a new survey, most Americans agree women are critical to scientific discovery.
Societal Inequalities Amplify Gender Gaps in Math
Countries that are generally more egalitarian, or that have institutions more conductive to equality, have a lower gender performance gap in math, suggesting that this gap is partly shaped by more general societal inequalities.
Cambridge Analytica Scandal: Legitimate Researchers Using Facebook Data Could Be Collateral Damage
Cambridge Analytica Scandal: Legitimate Researchers Using Facebook Data Could Be Collateral Damage
The privacy backlash over Cambridge Analytica and Facebook may lead to explosive consequences for academics.
Researching the Use of ORCID
Tracking researchers and their outputs: new insights from ORCIDs.
Stem Is Losing Male LGBT Undergrads
But female LGBQ students are more likely than their heterosexual peers to stay in STEM, a survey of college seniors across the United States reveals.
Do You Want to Direct a Research Institute? Germany’s Max Planck Society Has Hundreds of Top Jobs to Fill
Do You Want to Direct a Research Institute? Germany’s Max Planck Society Has Hundreds of Top Jobs to Fill
A wave of retirements offers a chance to recruit female directors and open up new research avenues.
Celebrating the Women of EPFL's IC School: Miranda Krekovic
Rather than simply complaining about the lack of women, the researchers at EPFL decided to walk the talk by launching GirlsCoding.
Double Investment in Research, Innovation and Education to Boost Europe's Competitiveness and Sustainability
Double Investment in Research, Innovation and Education to Boost Europe's Competitiveness and Sustainability
13 European associations of universities release a statement in which they call upon the EU institutions to double the investment in research, innovation and education, in the next Multi-Annual Financial Framework.
Practical Challenges for Researchers in Data Sharing
In one of the largest surveys of researchers about research data (with over 7,700 respondents), Springer Nature finds widespread data sharing associated with published works and a desire from researchers that their data are discoverable.
American Chemical Society Partners with Leading Societies to Support ChemRxiv
American Chemical Society Partners with Leading Societies to Support ChemRxiv
American Chemical Society: Chemistry for Life.
Over a Dozen Editorial Board Members Resigned When a Journal Refused to Retract a Paper
Over a Dozen Editorial Board Members Resigned When a Journal Refused to Retract a Paper
Following a massive editorial protest, Scientific Reports is admitting its handling of a disputed paper was "insufficient and inadequate," and has agreed to retract it.
What Does a Scientist Look Like? Children Are Drawing Women More Than Ever Before
The Identity of the Lone Woman Scientist in This 1971 Photo Was a Mystery. Then Twitter Cracked the Case
How Genetics Is Changing Our Understanding of Race
If scientists avoid discussing the topic candidly, racist theories will fill the vacuum.
Rethink Public Engagement for Gene Editing
The breadth of social and moral questions raised requires a new architecture for democratic debate, insists Simon Burall.
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