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Accelerating Open Research: A Multi-Stakeholder Discussion
Report on the recent SSP Publisher-Funder Task Force closed forum of funders, publishers, librarians and academics, who met to discuss how collaboration among stakeholder groups may accelerate a transition to open research.
President Biden's Science Agenda is Imploding
More than the COVID-19 pandemic, lack of leadership is imperiling Biden's intent to reinvigorate American science.
The Staggering Ecological Impacts of Computation and the Cloud
This article illustrates some of the diverse environmental impacts of data storage.
Nature is Trialling Transparent Peer Review - the Early Results Are Encouraging
Last year, nearly half of Nature authors agreed to publish anonymous referee reports.
EU Should Sever Scientific Ties with Russia, Says Leading German MEP
EU Should Sever Scientific Ties with Russia, Says Leading German MEP
A leading German member of the European Parliament urged the EU to sever all scientific relations with Russia, stepping up pressure from Berlin to use science as a diplomatic weapon against Moscow.
The Dark Side of Online Space Disinformation
Cosmologist Katie Mack shares tips for spotting and combating physics falsehoods online.
NIH Issues a Seismic Mandate: Share Data Publicly
The data-sharing policy could set a global standard for biomedical research, scientists say, but they have questions about logistics and equity.
Successful Science Communication Starts With a Strategy
No matter the setting, communicating science requires understanding both audience and goal. Here's a framework for creating your science communication strategy.
Eric Lander's Departure Is a Step Toward Safer Workplaces in Science
The investigation into Lander’s management shows the importance of equitable leadership and strong protections.
When Scientific Conferences Went Online, Diversity and Inclusion Soared
The Proportion of Women Decreases with Each Step Up the Career Ladder
In Switzerland, more women than men study at universities - yet women professors are still in the minority.
Let's Hope We Can All Stick to Science
There was a collective sigh of relief when it was announced that the UK would commit to Association for Horizon Europe. We knew the details had to be worked out
Experience of Climate Extremes Increase Green Voting in Europe
What role do experiences with climate change and extreme events play in shaping environmental attitudes and to what extent can they explain the recent rise in environmental concerns and willingness to vote for Green parties across Europe?
1 in 4 Youth 'may Ignore Science,' Leading to Calls for Improved Communications
1 in 4 Youth 'may Ignore Science,' Leading to Calls for Improved Communications
A new Canada Foundation for Innovation survey finds that while young people generally trust science, action is still needed to improve literacy.
Who Will Defend Embattled Scientists?
The latest round of attacks on prominent US scientists from public figures and elected officials may require the formation of a new type of organization to ensure our safety and productivity.
How the Dutch Delivered a Traffic Safety Revolution
Drivers and pedestrians in the Netherlands faced injury risks similar to those in the U.S. in 1970. Since then, American streets have become far more dangerous. What happened?
Seven Technologies to Watch in 2022
Our fifth annual round-up of the tools that look set to shake up science this year.
Five Things to Know About the Recent Scientific Integrity Report from the Biden-Harris Administration
The Other Diversity in Scholarly Publishing
After becoming a Scholarly Kitchen Chef back in July 2019, I have never stopped being amazed by the numerous dynamic issues and developments that scholarly publishing is dealing with. As a biologist by training, 'diversity' is the word that comes to mind.
Symposium on AI in Digital Health
Artificial Intelligence in Digital Health (AIDHeal) is a network from the metropolitan Berlin-Brandenburg region that aims to address the severe shortage of expertise in the areas of data science, machine learning and digital health in Germany.
Has Biden Followed the Science? What Researchers Say
As the US president's first year in office ends, Nature assesses whether he's kept his promise to make evidence-based decisions.
U.S. Science No Longer Leads the World. Here's How Top Advisers Say the Nation Should Respond
U.S. Science No Longer Leads the World. Here's How Top Advisers Say the Nation Should Respond
Growing competition means U.S. must decide where to excel.
Face Masks Make People Look More Attractive, Study Finds
Images of men wearing a blue medical face mask perceived as being the most attractive.
A Remote Lecture Series Roadmap to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM
Within a year of the shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual meetings transformed from an auxiliary service to an essential work platform for hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Universities rapidly accelerated adoption of virtual platforms for remote conferences, classes, and seminars amidst a second crisis testing institutional commitment to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. To address these concerns, we began the Diversity and Science Lecture series (DASL), a cross-institutional national platform where junior life scientists present personal stories, professional progress, and advice for their peers.