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Science Creep is a Menace - Washington Examiner

Science Creep is a Menace - Washington Examiner

Holden Thorp, the editor-in-chief of Science, described a discussion during the recent meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Addressing Climate Change With Behavioral Science: A Global Intervention Tournament in 63 Countries

Addressing Climate Change With Behavioral Science: A Global Intervention Tournament in 63 Countries

A recent study tested expert-crowd-sourced interventions for climate mitigation outcomes.

The UNESCO Open Science Outlook: There is Progress, but It is Unequal

The UNESCO Open Science Outlook: There is Progress, but It is Unequal

Last December, UNESCO published the first global report on the trends of Open Science (OS). OS is increasing but does so unevenly and its monitoring is mainly focused on outputs, missing potential progress in participation and dialogue.

A Call for Pan-African Collaboration in Shaping the Future of Science, Technology and Innovation

A Call for Pan-African Collaboration in Shaping the Future of Science, Technology and Innovation

Dr Farai Kapfudzaruwa, Research and Strategic Partnerships Manager at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, calls for an African forum to craft a coherent strategy for positive change in the African STI landscape.

Announcing Reformscape: a New Online Tool to Explore Responsible Academic Career Assessment and Drive Positive Change | DORA

Announcing Reformscape: a New Online Tool to Explore Responsible Academic Career Assessment and Drive Positive Change | DORA

The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) is delighted to announce the launch of Reformscape – a new online resource enabling the global academic community to explore and share examples of how to make hiring, promotion and tenure fairer, more robust and more diverse.

EU Moves to Shield Researchers from Chinese Interference 

EU Moves to Shield Researchers from Chinese Interference 

The bloc aims to prevent the 'emerging risks' of knowledge and technology leakage.

Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative

Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative

Inter-African collaboration among academics and science researchers on the continent remains low despite widespread calls at a political level to foster partnerships

Designing for Diversity - What Makes People Pick Up a Science Magazine?

Designing for Diversity - What Makes People Pick Up a Science Magazine?

Jemima Coleman and Wendy Sadler say that science magazines have a responsibility to ensure that science is accessible and inclusive for all

Evolution, Religion and Science: World Not As Polarised As We Think

Evolution, Religion and Science: World Not As Polarised As We Think

A new global survey has revealed that evolutionary science and religion are more compatible than many of us assume.

Time to Open Its Doors Wider, or Will China Fall into a Middle-technology Trap?

Time to Open Its Doors Wider, or Will China Fall into a Middle-technology Trap?

Chinese Academy of Sciences says China faces a risk of being hamstrung at the low and mid-end of the global value chain amid the ongoing tech war with the US.

Let's Ketchup: Nasa Releases Pictures of Tomatoes Lost in Space for Eight Months

Let's Ketchup: Nasa Releases Pictures of Tomatoes Lost in Space for Eight Months

Despite being nearly a year after the initial disappearance of the tomatoes, the fruit was found in a plastic bag dehydrated and slightly squished.

Council Backs Moves to Attract and Retain Researchers

Council Backs Moves to Attract and Retain Researchers

Research ministers endorse recommendations on research careers and approve conclusions on using R&I in policymaking

Fear over Safety of Researchers and Study Participants in Uganda

Fear over Safety of Researchers and Study Participants in Uganda

Anti-gay directive encouraging researchers to breach confidentiality rules triggers review of vital funding

Government of Canada Supports Science and Research Organizations That Are Transforming Research and Knowledge into Action

Government of Canada Supports Science and Research Organizations That Are Transforming Research and Knowledge into Action

Research Software Directory: Honouring the Role of Software and Supporting Reproducibility | ZBW MediaTalk

Research Software Directory: Honouring the Role of Software and Supporting Reproducibility | ZBW MediaTalk

The Research Software Directory makes software tools used in research easily discoverable and usable. Thus, it also helps other researchers to reproduce and verify research results.