Coronavirus crowds out other research papers Non-COVID researchers are ‘collateral damage’ as journals are forced to prioritize. Chris Woolston News 5 Jun 2020
What to do when your research comes under fire 3 pieces of advice from the frontlines of scientific debate. Andy Tay News 3 Jun 2020
Four tips to help researchers stay productive during the pandemic Beat the working-from-home blues. Ruth Gotian News 2 Jun 2020
Coronavirus fallout puts next generation of scientists at risk Pandemic-related measures to retain early career researchers could block the pipeline for the next generation. Dyani Lewis News feature 29 May 2020
The 5 most popular scientific papers of April 2020 A colossal sea beast and a swampy rainforest at the South Pole feature in some of the stand-out papers from April. Bec Crew Listings 29 May 2020
South Korean institutions lure global talent The country is making headway in the effort to internationalize its scientific workforce. Chris Woolston News 29 May 2020
How South Korea made itself a global innovation leader Systemic reform backed by strong investment has brought rapid and long-lasting results. Leigh Dayton News feature 28 May 2020
A new deal for South Korea’s science? A review of South Korea's research flagship will point to how the country plans to become a ‘first mover’. Catherine Armitage Comment 28 May 2020
Boosting South Korea’s basic research By redirecting funding to small teams, the country is betting on the creativity of its scientists. Mark Zastrow News feature 28 May 2020
South Korea’s Institute for Basic Science faces review Decisions about the country’s research flagship will signpost national priorities. Mark Zastrow News 28 May 2020
This scientific ‘power couple’ has one of the largest publishing networks in biology Their protein-saving techniques are in high demand. Gemma Conroy News 27 May 2020
10 tips for submitting a successful preprint How to stand out in the fast-growing throng. Jon Brock News 26 May 2020
Coronavirus cutbacks could reverse hard-fought equity gains in STEM workforce Women’s jobs are “the first to go" in pandemic-related cuts. Bec Crew News 25 May 2020
'Zoom fatigue' is real, and it's causing a new kind of anxiety amid coronavirus isolation It’s about staring at yourself, and the silences. John Pickrell News 22 May 2020
The decline of women's research production during the coronavirus pandemic Preprints analysis suggests a disproportionate impact on early career researchers. Philippe Vincent-Lamarre et al. Comment 19 May 2020
Three online tools aimed at improving preprints New platforms review and curate manuscripts. Gemma Conroy News 19 May 2020
Early career success: Nobel Prize winners are twice as productive from the start The benefits of teamwork. Gemma Conroy News 12 May 2020
Empathy and grit – not just publication records – should be considered in researcher assessment Is this the future of metrics in academia? Clare Watson News 12 May 2020
Build-your-own website for scientists Tips to help you promote your research, attract recruits, and share resources. Andy Tay News 11 May 2020
These materials scientists are a ‘power couple’ in the physical sciences From rejected material to career-defining discovery. Gemma Conroy News 5 May 2020