But a study of the publications of millions of researchers also suggests that women are less likely to continue their academic careers than their male counterparts.

Scientists are observing changes in the Earth’s climate in every region and across the whole climate system, according to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report, released today. Many of the changes observed in the climate are unprecedented in thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of years, and some of the changes already set in motion—such as continued sea level rise—are irreversible over hundreds to thousands of years.

Unsichere Jobs, unbezahlte Überzeit: Die Assistentinnen und Assistenten der Schweizer Unis fordern klare Perspektiven.

This briefing examines the contribution of EU staff and students to higher education and research throughout the UK and across disciplines and highlights the challenges associated with replacing the Erasmus+ programme.

A shutdown would have devastating global impacts and must not be allowed to happen, researchers say.

White House science office is expected to deliver a review of US scientific-integrity policies next month.

The disruption that the coronavirus has caused to daily life has created unique research opportunities for scientists.

International coalition aims to identify how universities use impact factors and related metrics.

Researchers say 'overexploitation of the Earth' has seen many of its 'vital signs' deteriorate to record levels.

Programme awarded $US50 million in rapid grants and highlights limitations in existing scientific-funding mechanisms.

Transitional measures for researchers are envisaged following Switzerland's non-association to Horizon Europe.

A team of investigators used enhanced carbon dating methods to examine human remains from the site in Peru.

Off-campus learning was essential during the pandemic. But when it ends, we should encourage students to return to campus for in-person lectures, says Michael Doran.

Astronomers have detected the first evidence of water vapor in the atmosphere of Jupiter's massive moon Ganymede.

Many doctors on the front lines say unvaccinated patients in their 20s and 30s are becoming more severely ill, and more quickly. But comprehensive data is lacking.

Scientists are increasingly concerned climate change is making fires more frequent and more intense.

Psychologist Ann-Marie Creaven regularly discusses her research on Ireland's most listened-to station.

Life on Earth depends on oxygen. And it now seems that oxygen depends on a slow day-night cycle, as a new study shows.

Papers by women in elite medical journals are half as likely to be cited as are similar articles authored by men, research finds.

Hundreds of scientists and policy experts left the government during the Trump administration. The jobs remain unfilled nearly six months into President Biden's term.

Scientists are unpicking the life cycle of SARS-CoV-2 and how the virus uses tricks to evade detection.

The analysis draws on public health studies that conclude that for every 4,434 metric tons of CO2 produced, one person globally will die.

The most comprehensive study yet of the federal response to the pandemic shows huge but temporary benefits for the poor - and helps frame a larger debate over the role of government.

The pact for research and innovation should give stakeholders a greater say over the implementation of the European Research Area (ERA), says Science Europe.

Large increases to the budget of the US National Institutes of Health can spur wide investment, but also increase competition among junior researchers.

Study of nearly 7,000 scientists also finds that more than half engage in 'questionable research practices'.

Archives, libraries, photo agencies and publishers need to do better to reflect science's true past and present.

Art has long been used as a means to communicate science. In ancient Greece, poetry was a powerful way of communicating about mathematics, astrology and the natural world. Fast forward 13 centuries, past the invention of the printing press which saw science communication flourish, to today, where artistic skills and science have come together once again - this time to explore the power of storytelling through comics. ERCcOMICS was the result of a search by the European Research Council to find an innovative and creative way to communicate ERC funded projects.

Surveys show that people in ten low- and middle-income nations are generally more eager to receive the COVID-19 jab than people in two wealthier nations where vaccine is plentiful.

The pandemic has accelerated numerous experiments in assessment for the digital age, moving beyond simple knowledge recall. But is the traditional exam really obsolete? As the dust settles on another marking season, seven academics give their widely differing views.