Chinese scholars pressured over criticism of state on Covid-19
Deleted posts, suspensions and investigations are part of a larger trend of control that predated the pandemic, experts say
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Deleted posts, suspensions and investigations are part of a larger trend of control that predated the pandemic, experts say
Social scientists should be more open that their policy advice is usually based on small experiments done in university settings, study recommends
Accusations that China is stealing virus research could harm US vaccine efforts and overseas enrolments, experts warn
Scientists fighting for more publicly available research say changes made during Covid-19 crisis have influenced their efforts
A Northwestern University professor criticized the New York Times for an inaccuracy in its 1619 project.
‘There is a life in science beyond the virus,’ warns German rectors’ head, amid calls for attention to the trade-offs between shutdowns and scientific progress
Derision of expertise has been concentrated in the US – but that’s where it matters most, say former Antipodean chief scientists
Exclusion of non-nationals could close the door to vital expertise, governments warned
In its second attempt to explain why coronavirus fears are bigoted, Berkeley warned students about insensitive "memes" that perpetuate "xenophobia."
Young children are being brainwashed to embrace misogynistic, racist, pro-police and anti-immigrant sentiments, according to a new academic paper.