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The pandemic has made it clear that science touches everything, and everything touches science.
As part of a misconduct crackdown, Chinese funders are penalizing researchers who commission sham journal articles from 'paper mills', but some say the measures still don't go far enough.
The government's decision to ease requirements will lower the cost of field trials, but does not yet address the path to market.
For objective careers advice, talk to those who left science as well as those who stayed.
Today features an interview with Darrell W. Gunter, editor of the new book Transforming Scholarly Publishing With Blockchain Technologies and AI.
As UK universities prepare to welcome new undergraduates, a study suggests ways to level the playing field between white and minority-ethnic science students.
Two scientists allowed Nature to chronicle their lives for three years. Their story speaks to the epic professional and personal struggles involved in establishing a career in research.
It is simply not possible to carry on at the current level of economic activity without destroying the environment, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
We asked readers about their institutions' support for parents on the tenure track. There's room for improvement, they said.
The British Academy today announced the University of Birmingham as the first regional hub of its Early Career Researcher Network.
Since in-person events are likely not going away, and neither are virtual ones, conference organizers are left with the most complex of options: hybrid. How can scholarly publishers help?
For nearly 40 years, Germany's voice has been loudest in setting European Union research and innovation policy. Now, a split decision by German voters on Angela Merkel's successor throws into question what that policy will look like, and who will set it.
This comprehensive guide offers a road map to make sure your classroom interactions and course design reach all students, not just some of them.
Read the 2021 International Science Policy Memo Competition winning articles on intersectional science policy
The members and alumni of the Global Young Academy (GYA) urge governments, universities and scientific organisations to take immediate action to secure the lives and careers of Afghanistan's scholars and students. A particular focus is necessary to protect women, children, and at-risk groups.
The pandemic produced apocalyptic warnings about higher education in the UK. In fact, its future is looking a lot brighter than predicted.
It's time to tackle the cumulative barriers and biases faced by scientists who aren't from wealthy countries.
Summary of a talk at the 2021 OASPA Conference, with the title OpenCitations - what does the future hold.
Covid has put academics at the heart of policymaking, but electing better politicians could be the answer.
Twelve scholars of science advice discuss the challenges of incorporating a radically diverse range of perspectives into a science advice process.
Switzerland's ETH Domain call on the government to regain access to EU's Horizon Europe research collaborations.
The UK archaeology programme, which is being revived on YouTube, represents an ideal to which other disciplines can aspire.
