Ignoring science? U.S. academic researchers feel left out
In a global report, many say policymakers are not heeding their guidance while also expressing concern over future pandemics and the funding needed for projects
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Beware the blood-curdling perils of academic research
The pandemic has brought the power and consolations of scholarship to the fore.
Male-only programmes at four in 10 Indian scientific conferences
Organisers refused to engage with the problem, or offered a series of stock excuses, say campaigners
V-c: pandemic ‘existential threat’ to gender equality in academia
Former Australian vice-chancellor says gains for women in recent decades ‘cannot be lost’
India overtakes Germany on research output
The South Asian country is now fourth in the world for science productivity but experts say quality issues remain
Women are falling behind
Large-scale study backs up other research showing relative declines in women's research productivity during COVID-19.
UK universities sign deal to waive Plos publication fees
Three-year deal will allow researchers to publish papers without paying additional article-processing charges
Major US funder joins Plan S with 2022 open access deadline
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the biggest private US funder of biomedical research, seeks to push adoption of European-led standard
Funder got just five large grant bids from female PIs in 12 years
Success rate by award value also consistently lower for women, EPSRC report finds
Right-wingers much less likely to trust scientists
Overall trust in scientists higher than in governments, media and business, global survey finds
