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The reference lists of more than 60 million papers on the linking site Crossref are now openly available. That is is welcome — but further steps must follow.
Too often, researchers who share their expertise on contentious topics such as COVID-19 are subjected to abuse. Their institutions must step in to defend and protect them.
Populist slogans won’t cut it: the new UK government has nothing to lose and everything to gain by working constructively with scientists and universities.
With countries around the world increasingly focusing on problems at home, the urgent need to reconstruct Ukraine’s research and educational infrastructure must not be forgotten.
Twelve months after their takeover, Afghanistan’s rulers have slammed the door on educational opportunities and leadership roles for girls and women. But is isolating the country the right response?
The effects of the pandemic mean childhood vaccination rates are the lowest for a generation. There is a risk of preventable diseases resurging unless governments treat this as a priority.
To make the most of artificial intelligence, data and software must be freely shared, and computational, theoretical and experimental researchers must work together closely.