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Immigrants Help Make America Great
On 22 June, President Trump issued a proclamation that temporarily restricts many types of legal immigration into the country, including that of scientists and students. This will make America neither greater nor safer-rather, it could make America less so, argues Sudip Parikh.
"Giving People Room for Creativity"
Encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, streamlining regulations, and giving people the freedom to research: These are some of the goals Michael Schaepman hopes to achieve as new President of the University of Zurich.
NIH's New Sexual-harassment Rules Are Still Too Weak, Say Critics
The agency has outlined actions it may take to deal with bullies and harassers, but it still relies on universities to report bad behaviour.
Mathematics of Life and Death: How Disease Models Shape National Shutdowns and Other Pandemic Policies
How Can Scientists Engage with the Policy World?
How do government, public policy development processes, and science interact? How can scientists engage with the policy world? How do politics, evidence and the logistics of delivery play into policymaking decisions?
What Does It Take to Achieve Science-informed Policy?
Giving the keynote address at the 2020 Centre for Science and Policy Annual Lecture, Dame Sally shared her behind-the-scenes account of her work on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as the UK’s Chief Medical Officer, while reflecting on what it takes to get the right science to inform the right policy questions at the right time.
US National Academies Launches Search for Evidence-based Programmes to Support Scientist Parents
Chinese Universities with Military Ties Classed As "Risky" Collaborators
Forty-three Chinese universities should be considered "very high" or "high" risk collaborators because of their involvement in research for military and defence purposes, according to an Australian think tank.
'The Netflixisation of Academia': is This the End for University Lectures?
Universities are increasingly recording lectures, but academics are wary of being spied on or made obsolete.
Carnegie Mellon Publishing Agreement Marks Open Access Milestone
Carnegie Mellon University, a longtime proponent of open-access research, is championing an international movement to revolutionize academic publishing.
Landmark 'United in Science' Report Informs Climate Action Summit
The world's leading climate science organizations have joined forces to produce a landmark new report for the United Nations Climate Action Summit, underlining the glaring - and growing gaps - between agreed targets to tackle global warming and the actual reality.
Engaging Policy in Science Writing: Patterns and Strategies
Translating scientific research and findings into policy discussion often requires an understanding of the institutional complexities of policy processes. This study developed a set of metrics to examine how researchers have undertaken that challenge.
In Departure for NIH, Cancer Moonshot Requires Grantees to Make Papers Immediately Free
In Departure for NIH, Cancer Moonshot Requires Grantees to Make Papers Immediately Free
The long-standing debate over open access to research results has been marked by a geographic divide - but the divide is starting to blur.
We Tried to Publish a Replication of a Science Paper in Science. The Journal Refused
Our research suggests that the theory that conservatives and liberals respond differently to threats isn't actually true.
The Science for Public Good Fund
If you are an early career scientist looking for ways to get involved with advocacy, or a faculty member who wants to engage your students in the role of science in democracy, the Science for Public Good Fund is for you. We want to support the next generation of science advocacy leaders today.
Concerns of Young Protesters Are Justified
The world's youth have begun to persistently demonstrate for the protection of the climate and other foundations of human well-being. As scientists and scholars who have recently initiated similar letters of support in our countries, we call for our colleagues across all disciplines and from the entire world to support these young climate protesters. Their concerns are justified and supported by the best available science.
6 Ways to Make Your Science Advocacy Effective at the State and Local Levels
The Dos and Don'ts of Influencing Policy: a Systematic Review of Advice to Academics
The Dos and Don'ts of Influencing Policy: a Systematic Review of Advice to Academics
Many academics have strong incentives to influence policymaking, but may not know where to start. Recent research has examined the ‘how to’ advice in the academic peer-reviewed and grey literatures.
Indian Payment-for-Papers Proposal Rattles Scientists
Researchers say the policy could intensify existing issues with research quality and misconduct.
Top Official of European Research Council Announces Early Retirement, Citing 'controversial' Changes
Top Official of European Research Council Announces Early Retirement, Citing 'controversial' Changes
A high-ranking EU civil servant leading the administrative wing of the European Research Council (ERC) announced his early retirement to staff on Monday, citing policy disputes.
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