At NIH, Political Appointees Get More Say in Grant Decisions
In a shift of longstanding precedent, political priorities may now override peer review in research funding decisions.
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The Unethical Burden of Public Engagement and the "Alt-output" Problem - Impact of Social Sciences
The Unethical Burden of Public Engagement and the "Alt-output" Problem - Impact of Social Sciences
Photo essays, podcasts, and other 'impactful' outputs are on the rise. While funders cheer innovation and community engagement, communities in crisis settings feel over-researched and under-served.
Early-Career Book Publishing: Growing Roots as Scholars
In the 1st installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as early-career researchers reflect on the positive outcomes the experience had on their professional development.
Mid-Career Book Publishing: Bridging Experience with Discovery
In the 2nd installment of 3 career-focused articles, scientists contemplate why a book project was the perfect addition to the dynamic middle stage of their professional journeys.
Experienced Researcher Book Publishing: Sharing Deep Expertise
In the 3rd installment of career-focused articles, scientists who completed books as experienced researchers reflect on how their networks paved the way for—and grew during—the publishing process.
African Research Administrators Push for More Collaboration
Sarima 2025: Calls grow for unified African voice in research management and innovation
The Road to FP10 is Paved with Missing Details
Brussels research lobbies, together with leading MEP Christian Ehler, are calling for more detail and clarity about the European Commission's €175 billion plan for the tenth Framework Programme (FP10).
Switzerland and EU Insist on the Benefits of Horizon Europe Association, As Potential for New Disruption Looms
Switzerland and EU Insist on the Benefits of Horizon Europe Association, As Potential for New Disruption Looms
On the eve of officially signing Switzerland's late association with Horizon Europe, both sides are thinking about how to avoid renewed disruption when a new set of bilateral accords is brought forward next year.
New to Advocacy? 3 Tips for Early Career Scientists
Early-career scientists looking to make a difference: this post is for you!
Cultivating an Equity-oriented Data Sharing Culture for African Health Research Initiatives
Cultivating an Equity-oriented Data Sharing Culture for African Health Research Initiatives
We propose a roadmap for promoting a data-sharing culture in African health research governed by data justice and solidarity. This framework integrates dynamic consent, equitable benefit-sharing, reciprocity, data custodianship, controlled access infrastructures, and data sovereignty
Nobel Laureate Calls for Tighter Focus in EU Research Funding
Europe is undermining its own innovation potential by spreading research funding too thinly, according to Nobel Prize-winning economist Jean Tirole."Only 5% [of the Framework Programme annual budget] goes to disruptive research. That's very little money. It's almost nothing," he said, speaking at the annual gathering of Nobel laureates and young scientists in Lindau, Germany, on August 26.
Can We Measure Trust in Scientific Publications? - Impact of Social Sciences
Can We Measure Trust in Scientific Publications? - Impact of Social Sciences
Jonathon Alexis Coates outlines how a constellation of static and dynamic indicators could provide a means for assessing the trustworthiness of published research
Beyond Lab Animals
With a boost from the Trump administration, organ chips, AI, and other technologies bid to replace animals for drug and chemical testing.
Political Extremism Creates 'Climate of Anxiety' for Scientists
The rise of populism and anti-science rhetoric in some regions of Europe is demoralising researchers and innovators, and creating a "climate of anxiety" that makes scientific discovery more difficult, according to a study published this month.
How Researcher Visa Curbs Threaten Science Careers
Anti-immigration sentiment is fuelling a drive to slash international student and worker numbers, but at what cost to researchers and countries leading the charge?
Travel Bans Punish Africa for Its Scientific Leadership
Sifelani Tsiko in Lusaka, Zambia Powerful western countries have been condemned for slapping Africa with travel bans whenever its health experts demonstrate scientific leadership in the fight against global pandemics.…
Belgian Universities Renew Call to Suspend Israel from Horizon Europe
Belgian university rectors have repeated their call to suspend Israel from the EU's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme. In its war in Gaza, Israel has failed to honour its association agreement with the EU, the rectors argue, which states that both parties must respect human rights.
Transparent Peer Review: A New Era for Scientific Publishing
Transparent Peer Review: A New Era for Scientific Publishing
Nature recently announced that they will publish peer review reports with papers. Editors and researchers weigh the impact.
Why Science Must Embrace Co-Creation with Generative AI to Break Current Research Barriers
Rewiring science diplomacy
For science diplomacy to remain relevant in this era, it must develop a new mode of engagement—transactional science diplomacy.
Sharing research data: researcher behaviour and attitudes
Federal funders of research are increasing the stringency of their expectations that researchers make data collected in federally funded projects publicly available.
With New Guidance, Trump Administration Deceptively Targets Scientific Integrity
With New Guidance, Trump Administration Deceptively Targets Scientific Integrity
Reverting SI policies to what they were in 2021 will unquestionably weaken them. By undoing the work of the past four years, federal agencies will abandon the benefits of all of the public consultation, careful consideration, and evidence gathered to develop Biden-era SI policies.
Pathways to Gender Equality in Academia. National Factors Shaping Women’s Early Career Progression across Europe
Pathways to Gender Equality in Academia. National Factors Shaping Women’s Early Career Progression across Europe
Using Qualitative Comparative Analysis, we show how different combinations of science, gender equality, and social policies interact to constitute five distinct national pathways for gender-fair early career progression.
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