How Twitter is Changing Medical Research
From online journal clubs to 'tweetorials' to conference updates, social media is changing the dissemination and discussion of biomedicine.
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In Memoriam: Margarita Salas (1938-2019)
In memory of Margarita Salas, the biochemist whose discoveries led to faster, more-accurate DNA testing.
More Indigenous and Latin American Students Are Joining US Graduate Programmes - But Overall Diversity Remains Low
More Indigenous and Latin American Students Are Joining US Graduate Programmes - But Overall Diversity Remains Low
Proportions of female students and those from under-represented ethnic groups are rising, yet parity is a way off.
Chinese Universities with Military Ties Classed As "Risky" Collaborators
Forty-three Chinese universities should be considered "very high" or "high" risk collaborators because of their involvement in research for military and defence purposes, according to an Australian think tank.
The People You Won't Hear from at One of the World's Largest Scientific Meetings
The People You Won't Hear from at One of the World's Largest Scientific Meetings
Researchers from racial and ethnic groups that are under-represented in US geoscience are the least likely to be offered opportunities to speak at the field's biggest meeting.
To Fix Research Assessment, Swap Slogans for Definitions
Evaluation reforms will go round in circles without conceptual clarity, warns Anna Hatch.
Scooped in Science? Relax, Credit Will Come Your Way
A study of protein databases shows that discoverers who are second to publish still end up getting a substantial portion of the recognition.
Stop the Science Training That Demands 'Don't Ask'
It's time to trust students to handle doubt and diversity in science, says Jerry Ravetz.
US Academic-science Mentoring Falls Short of Best Practices, Say National Academies
Scientists should take a more intentional, evidence-based approach to mentoring, including tenure and promotion incentives, according to an upcoming report from the US National Academies.
Don't Let Researchers Recommend Who Reviews Their Work
Some funders and publishers call it unethical, for others, it's par for the course.
Despite Political Turmoil, Global Scientific Collaboration Continues to Flourish
Despite Political Turmoil, Global Scientific Collaboration Continues to Flourish
Connections prove resilient as researchers circumvent geopolitical obstacles.
A Message for Mentors from Dissatisfied Graduate Students
A Message for Mentors from Dissatisfied Graduate Students
In this second article to mark Nature's 2019 graduate survey, respondents call for more one-to-one support and better career guidance.
Science Funders Gamble on Grant Lotteries
A growing number of research agencies are assigning money randomly. The Swiss National Science Foundation is the latest funder to experiment with random selection.
Foreign Interference Fears Prompt Guidelines for Australian Universities
Foreign Interference Fears Prompt Guidelines for Australian Universities
The move comes amid concerns over China's influence on Australian campuses, and after major cybersecurity breaches at one institution.
Early Coauthorship with Top Scientists Predicts Success in Academic Careers
Early Coauthorship with Top Scientists Predicts Success in Academic Careers
By examining publication records of scientists from four disciplines, the authors show that coauthoring a paper with a top-cited scientist early in one's career predicts lasting increases in career success, especially for researchers affiliated with less prestigious institutions.
PhDs: the Tortuous Truth
Nature's survey of more than 6,000 graduate students reveals the turbulent nature of doctoral research. The mental health of PhD researchers demands urgent attention.
The Mental Health of PhD Researchers Demands Urgent Attention
The Mental Health of PhD Researchers Demands Urgent Attention
Anxiety and depression among graduate students seems to be on the rise. Systemic change is needed to halt an ongoing crisis.
More South Korean Academics Caught Naming Kids As Co-Authors
The practice was probably used to improve the children's chances of securing a university place.
Huge Study Documents Gender Gap in Chemistry Publishing
Analysis finds female-led papers are more likely to be rejected, and less likely to be cited, than those with male corresponding authors.
New Funds Needed to Cover Open-access Costs
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Nature at 150: Evidence in Pursuit of Truth
A century and a half has seen momentous changes in science. But evidence and transparency are more important than ever before.
Better Methods Can't Make Up for Mediocre Theory
With better questions, many reproducibility problems will fall away, says Paul Smaldino.
Citizen Science and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Citizen Science and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Data from conventional sources cannot fully measure progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Here the authors present a roadmap describing how citizen-science data can integrate traditional data and make a significant contribution in support of the SDGs agenda.
Make Code Accessible with These Cloud Services
Container platforms let researchers run each other's software - and check the results.
Science Must Move with the Times
Can science continue to fulfil its social contract and to reach new horizons by advancing on the same footing into the future? Or does something need to shift?
Data - from Objects to Assets
How did data get so big? Through political, social and economic interests, shows Sabina Leonelli.
Supercharge Your Research: a Ten-week Plan for Open Data Science
Researchers share tips for transforming your group with open data science and teamwork.
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