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Striking a work-life balance in academia

Striking a work-life balance in academia

A campaign at the Royal Society is challenging negative perceptions about careers in science by sharing the stories of 150 scientists who have successfully managed to juggle work in the lab with life at home.

Young health researchers consider leaving the country due to funding drought

Young health researchers consider leaving the country due to funding drought

Nearly half of all young Canadian health researchers say they are seriously considering leaving the country because of lack of financial support, according to an informal survey that comes as the federal government is signalling more support for basic science and for young scientists.

Australian cryptologists concerned by restrictive exports law

Australian cryptologists concerned by restrictive exports law

Other scientists also say the need to get a permit for applied ‘dual-use’ research may constrain academic freedom.

China finally setting guidelines for treating lab animals

China finally setting guidelines for treating lab animals

China has released its first national standards governing the treatment of laboratory animals, and scientists hope the guidelines will improve both conditions for animals and China’s prospects for international research collaborations.

Biological specimen troves threatened by funding pause

Biological specimen troves threatened by funding pause

Decision by US National Science Foundation could hamper research on conservation biology, climate change and invasive species.

Say again? NSF massages grant titles with eye on critics in Congress

Say again? NSF massages grant titles with eye on critics in Congress

Survey finds that 24% of research projects get new titles, up from 10% in 2012

After years of growth, female first authorship in top medical journals has stalled

After years of growth, female first authorship in top medical journals has stalled

Female first authorship has increased since 1994 but plateaued from 2009 to 2014

Science infrastructure still a problem for UK policy makers

Science infrastructure still a problem for UK policy makers

This week’s budget contained the usual announcements about new research facilities. But behind the welcome news, concerns continue to mount