It is suggested to revamp the peer review process to make it less about tearing down the work of others, and more about helping authors improve their papers.

The psychologist Steven Pinker has long believed we should be more optimistic - and even current crises do not dissuade him.

The most powerful rocket ever developed by the US space agency is being rolled to the launch pad.

Researchers of the ETH Zurich and the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) PlanetS have closely analysed the characteristics of cosmic dust based on laboratory experiments and measurement data collected by space missions.

British foreign secretary triggers formal dispute proceedings with Brussels over British access to EU science programs.

Though fictional, the book raises a very real question: Can the human capacity to imagine alternate climate futures actually help generate new, more hopeful realities?

CubeSats packed on Artemis 1 will target lunar ice-if their batteries don't fail them

Between 2018 and 2020 China published 23.4% of the world's scientific papers, eclipsing the US.

In the first of a four-post series, we explore: the phenomenon of diversity tax and its impact on marginalized individuals.

Nature investigates multiple instances of scholars on working visas experiencing abuse and salary discrimination.

Most international scholars do not report experiences of bullying because they fear retaliation, including threats to cancel visas. But they can take action.

There's something in the universe that seems to hold everything together, a dark matter like glue. We can't see it, and yet it's got to be out there, right?

As action on climate change becomes ever more urgent, it requires ever greater public action. The next stage of the transition to net-zero emissions demands changes to the vehicles we drive, the way we heat our homes and our choices as consumers. 

Researchers found 127 systematic reviews and clinical guidelines that cited already retracted papers.

Virus, which causes symptoms including fever, fatigue, cough, loss of appetite and muscle aches, is believed to have spread from animals to humans.

The evaluation of the Ethics and Governance of AI Initiative is presented in this report.

After two years of negotiations, the US Congress finally passed legislation to massively increase science and technology research and enhance competitiveness in the semiconductor industry.

A new ethics framework urges researchers to promote greater equity in global collaborations.

Ecologists and policymakers presented their perspectives at a debate on biodiversity.

Scientists who are out and part of LGBTQ communities have more emotional energy for their work, giving them a chance to thrive. But they still get prejudice.

It's August and most research and innovation policy wonks have left Brussels. But, if you have summer homework and you need to read up on this year's main developments in research and innovation, we've got you covered. In our view, there have been two main stories this year for EU R&I policy: international chaos, and Horizon.

The inability to rapidly separate satellite fire detections by fire type hampered fire suppression and assessment of ecosystem and air quality impacts.

Helicopters will serve as backup to using Perseverance rover for delivery

A study of the Canadian horseweed species revealed the changing behaviour of plant species in non-native regions, helping them to become successful invaders

Success rates for researchers applying for Horizon Europe grants stand at 15.8% according to preliminary data, an improvement on the 'unacceptably low' level of 12% in the previous EU research programme, Horizon 2020.

More respondents under 44 than over 65 are enthusiastic about the publishing model.

The European Commission has rejected calls from research leaders on both sides of the English Channel for it to put politics aside and allow Switzerland and the UK to join the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.

The scientist was best known for his theory that the Earth is a self-regulating community of organisms

'Data leakage' threatens the reliability of machine-learning use across disciplines, researchers warn.

The intention of the Writing Workshops is to cultivate professional networks and mentorship and provide access for early career researchers in developing countries to the academic requirements of journals, including international journals, and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to publish in these journals.