AI Mathematician and a Planetary Diet - the Week in Infographics
Nature highlights three key infographics from the week in science and research.
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The Southern Ocean is Still Swallowing Large Amounts of Humans' Carbon Dioxide Emissions
The Southern Ocean is Still Swallowing Large Amounts of Humans' Carbon Dioxide Emissions
A 2018 study suggested the ocean surrounding Antarctica might be taking up less CO₂ than thought, but new data suggest it is still a carbon sink.
Ancient Footprints Suggest a Mysterious Hominid Lived Alongside Lucy's Species
A previously unknown hominid species may have left its marks in muddy ash about 3.66 million years ago in what is now East Africa.
Science Europe Launches a Vision for Research Culture in the ERA
Bristol's Sacking of David Miller Imperils Academic Freedom
The silence of other universities about an apparent clampdown on lawful speech is a betrayal of their mission, says Jonathan Rosenhead.
What Germany's New Government Means for Research and Innovation
The research and higher education plans of the new german government include a new national technology transfer agency, better living support for students, and more job security for early career academics.
How Bad is Omicron? What Scientists Know So Far
COVID researchers are working at breakneck speed to learn about the variant's transmissibility, severity and ability to evade vaccines.
Omicron is Supercharging the COVID Vaccine Booster Debate
The data are growing that booster jabs enhance protection - but their durability, impact and ability to quash the new variant are unknown.
Scientists Sharing Omicron Data Were Heroic. Let's Ensure They Don't Regret It
What Humanity Should Eat to Stay Healthy and Save the Planet
What we eat needs to be nutritious and sustainable. Researchers are trying to figure out what that looks like around the world.
The Experimental Research Funder's Handbook (RoRI Working Paper No.6)
This Handbook aims to provide a practical resource for funders looking to move further or faster down the experimental path.
Victories Against AIDS Have Lessons for COVID-19
Anthony Fauci on four decades of progress against HIV, and what's needed for the future.
Misinformation Fuelled by 'Tsunami' of Poor Research, Says Science Prize Winner
Rock Cakes? Stonehenge Builders May Have Enjoyed Mince Pies
Archaeologists say neolithic version of energy bars may also have been eaten at midwinter feasts
Psychedelics Can Change Humanity for the Better. It's Time to Unlock Their Power
Studies of MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics have shown tremendous potential for therapeutic applications
40 Years of HIV/AIDS: The Progression of a Pandemic
About 38 million people live with HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS. Since the first cases in 1981, almost an equal number have died with it. Where to now?
Discrimination Still Plagues Science
Employers need to do more to improve workplace diversity, equity and inclusion, a Nature survey finds.
Building the Social and Technical Infrastructures to Transform Research Data Sharing One Plenary at a Time
Building the Social and Technical Infrastructures to Transform Research Data Sharing One Plenary at a Time
Twice a year, members of the Research Data Alliance come together for a plenary meeting that brings together active working groups, interest groups, and communities of practice. Phill Jones virtually attended the 18th plenary from the comfort and (COVID) safety of his home office. These are some of his observations about research infrastructure, data standards and persistent identifiers.
Lessons from a Career Serving the Public
There are so many paths for using your expertise, energy, and passion to make this world a better place -- my reflections on 17 years as executive director of UCS, and a lifetime of public service.
UK Announces 'Safety Net' for Horizon Europe Applicants
The UK announced a safety net to make sure Horizon Europe grant winners receive funding if association to the research programme remains on ice.
How Should We Measure Innovation?
Researchers have come up with a new method for measuring the impact of an innovation.
Trapped in a Hotel Room: My Scientific Life in the Pandemic
Jen Lewendon's move from the United Kingdom for a postdoc restricted her travel and led to extended stints in quarantine. Here's what the experience taught her.
The Importance of Local Authorities in Tackling Climate Change
Ahead of COP26 - the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow - the Cambridge Zero Policy Forum hosted a panel discussion on the role of local authorities in tackling climate change. The online event was part of the second annual Cambridge Zero Climate Change Festival.
Trust in Scientists Soared in Australia and New Zealand During Covid Pandemic, Poll Finds
UNESCO Sets International Open Science Standards
The move is intended to encourage greater endorsement of open science and ensure research findings are beneficial to all.
New Funding Scheme: SNSF Starting Grants 2022
The SNSF Starting Grants 2022 target researchers who wanted to apply for a 2022 ERC Starting Grant or for an SNSF Eccellenza Professorial Fellowship. Consequently, there will be no Eccellenza call 2022.
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