The Changing Face of Science
New data highlight minorities and women in science, along with one particularly understudied group: scientists with disabilities.
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Retractions of popular papers ‘often go unnoticed’
Analysis argues that science has a ‘critical problem’ because its self-correction process is slow and ineffective
New Definition of Scientific Misconduct
Switzerland classifies “unjustified” self-citation or claiming authorship despite contributing little as grounds for sanctions.
Elite journals under scrutiny over role in Wuhan lab leak debate
Critics argue that The Lancet failed to disclose potential conflict of interest when dismissing the leak theory
Science journal editor says he quit over China boycott article
David Curtis says publisher of Annals of Human Genetics blocked call for protest at treatment of Uyghurs
UK to review research system to uncover ‘missing’ elements
‘Don’t always stick with what you have,’ says science minister Amanda Solloway, as new innovation strategy points to US and German models Read more
Women participate less at conferences, even if gender-balanced – study
Exclusive: small changes in conference design can make big difference to female inclusion, say researchers Read more
Facebook and academics row over data access
A row has blown up between Facebook and academics over the use of its data for reporting trends on the social network. Read more
‘Devastating career event’: scientists caught out by change to Australian Research Council fine print
Researchers say a ban on preprint material citations in funding applications is a ‘remarkably stupid own-goal for Australian science’ Read more
US scientists who unlocked ‘mystery’ of pain win medicine Nobel
Californian duo David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian win prize for discoveries on how heat and touch are experienced Read more
