A better measure of research from the global south Funders Jean Lebel and Robert McLean describe a new tool for judging the value and validity of science that attempts to improve lives. Jean Lebel & Robert McLean 6 Jul 2018
Earth and environmental sciences in the line of fire By modelling the course of climate change, scientists are building an arsenal to prepare for its impact. Katherine Bourzac News 28 Jun 2018
Australian researchers ‘vulnerable’ under new code of conduct Lack of independent oversight in examining alleged breaches leaves academics at the whim of institutions. Smriti Mallapaty News 20 Jun 2018
2018 Annual Tables: Tsinghua joins elite group of research universities Two Beijing-based universities are among the top 10 academic institutions in the Nature Index. Listings 7 Jun 2018
Who gets credit? Survey digs into the thorny question of authorship Most researchers agree that drafting papers and interpreting results deserve recognition — but opinions don’t always match authorship guidelines. Giorgia Guglielmi News 31 May 2018
Scientists reveal their sacrifices for the sake of work Palaeontologists, biologists are among researchers whose social media reflections reveal what they have given up in the pursuit of science. John Pickrell News 21 May 2018
Scientists hit the streets to command policy-makers’ attention A survey of Canadian scientists finds that evidence-based policy is a top priority. John C. Besley & Kathryn O’Hara Comment 14 Apr 2018
Keep predators out with a low-spam diet Clever email strategies can help fight the scourge of academic inboxes. Jeffrey Perkel Technology feature 13 Apr 2018
Why are scientists anxious? Public regard for scientists is as strong as ever, but you wouldn't know it. News feature 14 Mar 2018
United States and South Korea the world’s biggest science novelty acts Tool that tallies engagement with new biomedical concepts seeks to reward novelty. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 21 Feb 2018
World’s oldest fossils rock the web A controversial fossil discovery has whipped up online discussions about alien life. Gemma Conroy News 25 Jan 2018
Disagreement over the legal definition of misconduct Without clear and consistent terminology, policing can be tricky. Yojana Sharma News feature 9 Jan 2018
India's misfire on predatory publishing hits open access In trying to thwart predators, the government is penalizing researchers who publish in genuine open-access journals. T.V. Padma News 5 Dec 2017
Canada’s future as a refuge for researchers could be short-lived An open society makes Canada an attractive destination for students and scientists, but only as long as government promises for increased funding are met. Ian Munroe News 9 Nov 2017
Australian funding agency turns a blind eye to evidence COMMENT: Ignoring evidence when deciding where research funding goes will not lead to high quality research, says Adrian Barnett. Adrian Barnett Comment 7 Mar 2017
Female researchers cite their own work less than men, study Female researchers in engineering receive fewer citations, despite producing high-quality research. Flynn Murphy News 14 Feb 2017
Bigger is better for quality research Size does matter when it comes to research performance. Ivy Shih News 31 Jan 2017
Canadian researchers do more with less Growing participation in large international research projects may explain the drop in Canada's index performance. Brian Owens Listings 2 Jun 2016
