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Large language models are capable of impressive feats, but the job of scientific review requires more than the statistics of published work can provide.
In Japan, people express gratitude towards technology and this helps them to achieve balance. Yet, dominant narratives teach us that anthropomorphizing artificial intelligence (AI) is not healthy. Our attitudes towards AI should not be bult upon overarching universal models, argues Shoko Suzuki.
Variability in neuroimaging results has many causes and no solution. We need to be mindful of potential sources of discrepant results rather than dismiss them as human error.
Online health communities can provide valuable social support in China, writes Qingpeng Zhang. He argues that they offer benefits that artificial intelligence cannot match.
For the partnership between policy and academia to be a fruitful one, it is important that expectations on both sides are clear. In this World View, Ammaarah Martinus shares her experiences from working in government for over a decade.
Academic freedom is increasingly threatened by homophobic legislation. Stella Nyanzi describes how this affects queer African scholars, and calls for resistance.
Bullying comes in many forms, including when subordinates bully a manager. Sara Branch argues that workplaces should implement policies to combat all types of bullying.
Anglo-Saxon conventions in handling author names in the academy negatively affect scholars around the world. Academia can and must take steps to change this, writes Victoria Guazzelli Williamson.
Cases of scientific misconduct can have a massive impact on scholars (especially junior scholars), and repercussions may last years. They need support, writes Marret K. Noordewier.
Ongoing strike action has hit UK universities in recent months. Undergraduate student Kelsey Trevett explains why they are fully supportive of their striking lecturers.
There is a global geographical divide in mental health that exacerbates the mental health crisis. Equitable involvement of young people can help, writes Manvi Tiwari.
Racism is still rife in predominantly white universities. These will not be safe for Black students until the collective mindset of white campuses changes, argues Walter P. Suza.
