Unless researchers can persuade the public of the importance of their work, academia will never be an investment priority.

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has halted a program that each year allows hundreds of the nation’s best graduate students to work with experts in another country.

Scientists who team up with the public to conduct research need to do a better job of including all segments of society.

Swiss native Hansjörg Wyss will give $1 Billion over the next decade to help accelerate land and ocean conservation around the world.

Swiss university shut down astronomy institute last year where accused professor worked.

Over 80% of academics and students polled report that they have held unpaid research positions.

Funding could help quantum technology gain commercial footholds in Europe.

A collaboration between non-profits eLife, Flockademic and the Center for Open Science aims to make open endorsements of research content possible across platforms.

An improved architecture and enthusiastic user base are driving uptake of the open-source web tool.

The site shows more and more studies are being pulled from the scientific record.

A minister's decision to quietly cancel projects selected by funders could damage the country's reputation, warn researchers.

A job as a university research integrity officer turned out to be the perfect fit.

These newcomers are making their mark in science across the disciplines.

Strength in different sectors, subjects and regions contributes to a country's success.

Dozens of scientists ran for U.S. Congress. On the eve of the general election, 18 are still standing.

Skeptics say drugs based on genetic insights have underdelivered. But look carefully and they're everywhere.

The sudden, unexplained removal of a research paper on private equity firms buying dermatology practices has raised questions about corporate influence.

After almost two years, Switzerland’s first dedicated science crowdfunding platform has seen nearly 80% of projects meet their targets. But for its organisers and participants, success isn’t just measured in Swiss francs.

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn appeals to research chiefs Carlos Moedas and Jean-Eric Paquet to keep R&D programme focused on excellence, rather than even spread of winners.

Thousands of abstracts of conference presentations, most by authors in China, were declared flawed.

The largest-ever database of retracted articles suggests the burgeoning numbers reflect better oversight, not a crisis in science.

The government hopes it will improve research quality, but some researchers are sceptical.

Most scientists are satisfied in their jobs, but a significant number still face discrimination - an unacceptable situation.

Exascale computers promise dramatic advances in climate modeling, genetics studies, and artificial intelligence

A new working group will document the extent of sexual harassment in Norwegian academia. Now Sweden is encouraging Norway to follow its lead and set aside money for research in this area.

Cancer Research UK will be able to revoke grants if researchers and institutions do not abide by its new behaviour policy.

The first large-scale analysis of compliance with open-access rules reveals that up to one-third of articles are not free to read.

New ‘G6’ group of top French, German, Italian and Spanish institutes aims for more collaboration, and to ‘make sure politicians understand the urgency’ of science investment

Trump administration plans to allow universities to attract federal funding for students based not on the amount of time they spend studying but on measurements of their ability

Leading scientists and mathematicians urge UK and European Union leaders to strike a deal on research amid stalling negotiations.