Lewontin was a groundbreaking geneticist, best known for bringing molecular tools into evolutionary biology and for his advocacy against the use of science to rationalize structural inequity.

But for maximal benefit, more of these academic administrators need to get involved in the scholarly aspect of research.

Scientists at German universities are speaking out against precarious working conditions. Job insecurity and a lack of support are also problems at universities in other countries.

A survey of US medical scientists also found that more women than men have thought about leaving since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gemma Derrick revisits calls for a better research culture.

Professor Tim Whitmarsh looks at the origins of classics as an academic discipline and how it is studied in the 21st century.

The responsibility for better culture lies with the workplace itself. Reporting on burnout and the future of work, this article explores lasting shifts in workplace culture.

The journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones appears to be a victim of viewpoint discrimination. Academic freedom needs a vigorous defense-and not just at UNC.

For this grad student, speaking publicly about mental health was scary but worth it

Standing up to a persecutor is tough, particularly if they are your supervisor. But you can take steps to report abuse and protect yourself.

Revisiting a 2018 post discussing that for social science and humanities researchers in many parts of the world there are significant barriers to conducting and sharing research, in some cases more so than for science and medicine. In this revisited guest post, Dr. Naveen Minai provides a perspective as a gender studies researcher in Pakistan.

Emotional intelligence is a crucial component of successful professional relationships. Here's how to boost yours.

Remote working, research delays and childcare obligations are taking their toll on scientists, causing stress and anxiety.

This review highlights where academics’ performance needs support and how the work environment can be improved to bolster publication productivity.

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Christina Termini from UCLA presents a list of 100 Hispanic/Latinx scientists in America that all researchers can look to for inspiration.

We’ve never backed a presidential candidate in our 175-year history—until now.

COVID-19 has not affected all scientists equally. A survey of principal investigators indicates that female scientists, those in the 'bench sciences' and, especially, scientists with young children experienced a substantial decline in time devoted to research. This could have important short- and longer-term effects on their careers, which institution leaders and funders need to address carefully.

A research institute that appointed Pier Paolo Pandolfi as its scientific director has reversed its decision after internal protests.