Scientists Urge Boycott of U.S. Meetings
Groups protest Trump’s order banning travel from seven Muslim countries.
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European Researchers Spin Off Sister Marches for Science
Many “solidarity marches” will be held on the same day as the U.S. March for Science in at least 8 countries
New Top Job in UK Science Goes to Mark Walport
Chief government science advisor tapped to head incipient umbrella agency for research funding.
President Trump and Science: 10 Things to Look for (and Fear?)
U.S. scientists wait anxiously for the new administration to flesh out its policies.
Trump asks NIH Director Francis Collins to stay on
Long-serving geneticist to stay in position for time being
Rigorous Replication Effort Succeeds for Just Two of Five Cancer Papers
Mixed results from cancer replications unsettle field.
Mystery as Controversial List of Predatory Publishers Disappears
A popular blog that lists “potential, possible, or probable predatory” publishers and journals has disappeared, but it is not clear why.
China Opens Unique Free Electron Laser Facility
New device will probe smog and other chemical reactions in gases.
Can You Rescue a Damaged Reputation?
How administrative procedure and law failed a scientist accused of research misconduct.
Researchers Anxiously Await Trump’s Pick for Science Adviser
Trump’s timing on science jobs not unusual for presidents.
Predatory Publishers Gain Foothold in Indian Academia’s Upper Echelon
Researchers at top-flight institutions are not immune to charms of questionable journals
NIH Discusses Curbing Lab Size to Fund More Midcareer Scientists
New analysis finds that smaller labs get more bang for the buck.
How to Keep Up with the Scientific Literature
Are you having trouble staying on top of the ever-growing body of scientific knowledge? Science Careers asked a few scientists to discuss how they keep up with the literature.
Congress Poised to Pass Sweeping Biomedical Innovation Bill
Congress is poised to approve a massive piece of legislation that would provide the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with $4.8 billion over the next decade for a set of research initiatives, including brain and cancer research and efforts to develop so-called precision medicine treatments that are tailored to an individual’s genetic makeup.
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Researcher in Legal Battle to Keep Her Interviews Confidential
A judge has ordered Marie-Ève Maille to provide names and transcripts from her study on a wind farm
Argentina’s Scientists Engulfed in Budget Crisis
Cuts could spark an exodus of young talent, some fear
In Bold New Step, Dutch Science Academy Holds Women-Only Elections
No male nominees will be accepted in two special election rounds that seek to address gender imbalance.
A Computer Program Just Ranked the Most Influential Brain Scientists of the Modern Era
A Computer Program Just Ranked the Most Influential Brain Scientists of the Modern Era
Semantic Scholar extends its reach to neuroscience, analyzing millions of science articles
A transition From Postdoc to Industry
Neuroscientist Ana Mingorance’s experience highlights some pointers for successfully making the move to industry.
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