Biomedical Scientists Struggle to Replicate Their Own Findings
Many researchers are opting against trying to publish replication efforts, survey finds. Read more
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New cuts ‘hit world-leading research’ as UK recruitment woes bite
Declines in international student numbers blamed for fresh round of university redundancies Read more
Expect the unexpected: the role of serendipity in science
Italian biologist makes the case for slower and smaller research Read more
Dawkins Foundation leader speaks out against ‘dogmatic social justice’ infiltrating science
Critical race theory and “identitarianism” are having concerning effects on the sciences, according to the head of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science. Read more
‘Burn it with fire!’ ChatGPT use ‘polarises’ peer reviewers
Global survey of peer reviewers reveals deep distrust towards ChatGPT, with some calling for a complete ban on its use in research and academia Read more
Japan’s scientists struggle to share research despite policy push
With general public’s trust in science reaching new highs, researchers want more help to communicate their findings Read more
The scientists learning to speak whale
In a world-first, scientists had a "conversation" with a whale. Now, researchers are trying to find out what they are actually saying. Read more
Darwin’s plant specimens stored for 200 years to go on public display
Specimens collected on Voyage of the Beagle have been unearthed at Cambridge University archive Read more
Nearly half of UK award nominees in last decade were privately educated
Labour analysis finds 40% of Britons nominated for main prizes at major cultural awards went to private school Read more
Climate researcher sacked for refusing to fly loses appeal
Gianluca Grimalda says too many scientists are ‘unaware or not prepared to take action’ when it comes to addressing the impact of work travel on climate Read more
