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NIH Rejected Study of Alcohol Advertising While Pursuing Industry Funding

NIH Rejected Study of Alcohol Advertising While Pursuing Industry Funding

"This will NOT happen again," an NIH official promised an alcohol industry lobbyist in an email, referring to a study linking marketing to underage drinking.

Brexit Deal Must Include EU Science Scheme, MPs Say

Brexit Deal Must Include EU Science Scheme, MPs Say

The UK’s continued participation in European Union research programmes and bodies such as the European Medicines Agency should be among the criteria by which a Brexit deal is judged, MPs have said.

Dr Patrick Vallance Takes up His Appointment as Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Dr Patrick Vallance Takes up His Appointment as Government Chief Scientific Adviser

Dr Patrick Vallance starts in his role as Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) today.

Time to Talk About Why so Many Postgrads Have Poor Mental Health

Time to Talk About Why so Many Postgrads Have Poor Mental Health

An outpouring on Twitter highlights the acute pressures on young scientists.

NIH Moves to Punish Researchers who Violate Confidentiality

NIH Moves to Punish Researchers who Violate Confidentiality

The NIH announced in December 2017 that it would rereview dozens of applications that might have been compromised in terms of confidentiality.

Emmanuel Macron Talks About France's AI Strategy

Emmanuel Macron Talks About France's AI Strategy

In an interview with WIRED, French President Emmanuel Macron describes his plans to enhance the country's AI efforts—and differentiate them from those in the US.

India Taps Biologist as New Science Adviser

India Taps Biologist as New Science Adviser

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government tapped Krishnaswamy Vijay Raghavan, a molecular biologist and head of India’s Department of Biotechnology, to fill the post of science adviser.

The EPA Says It Wants Research Transparency

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.

Study Finds Female College Graduates Newly on the Job Market Are Punished for Having Good Grades

Study Finds Female College Graduates Newly on the Job Market Are Punished for Having Good Grades

Employers favor new college graduates with moderate academic success but not high achievement, study finds. New male graduates' grades don't seem to have much impact.

Trump, Congress Approve Largest U.S. Research Spending Increase in a Decade

Trump, Congress Approve Largest U.S. Research Spending Increase in a Decade

President Donald Trump today signed into law a $1.3 trillion spending package that largely rejects deep cuts to research agencies proposed by the White House and, in many cases, provides substantial increases.

The Time is Now for More Women in Science

The Time is Now for More Women in Science

According to a new survey, most Americans agree women are critical to scientific discovery.

Committee Calls for Early Deal for Science and Research

Committee Calls for Early Deal for Science and Research

Science and Technology Committee publishes report on Brexit, science and innovation calling for an early deal for science and research with the EU - to be in place by October 2018 or earlier if possible.