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Collaborations are more integral to the life sciences than ever — and funders are trying to keep pace. Jacqueline Ruttimann reports.

The rush to join in India's latest boom sector has led to a bottleneck.

As genetic testing becomes more common, the need rises for experts to interpret the results. Ricki Lewis reports.

For astronomers looking for maximum independence, working from home is an option. But it has its challenges. Genevive Bjorn reports.

Europe has started to invest in hydrogen, potentially paving the way for a fertile jobs market.

Awareness about climate change is at an all-time high. Will this surge of attention translate into more jobs for climate scientists? Amanda Haag reports.

Cooperation and small group size make the UK Medical Research Council's institutes a success.

Emerging from scandal and reorganization, Los Alamos National Laboratory hopes to retain talent and remain at the cutting edge. Karen Fox reports.

Women and under-represented minorities are earning historically high numbers of science doctorates in the United States. So why aren't they making it to the professorial ranks? Kendall Powell investigates.

Across Europe, women in science are typically outnumbered by men at every level. Magdalena Wutte explores how institutions, networking organizations and women themselves can help correct the imbalance.

Ethical quandaries aside, stem-cell science is attracting researchers worldwide. Ricki Lewis reports.

The international effort to address the health crisis in the developing world is providing a wealth of career opportunities. Virginia Gewin reports.

The conditions for framework funding are complex and the competition is tough, says Nora Eichinger. But many find the prize is worth the effort.

Short-term appointments are on the rise for teachers at colleges and universities around the world. Are these 'contingent' staff being taken for a ride? Heidi Ledford reports.

English is the language of science. So to what extent are researchers who are non-native English speakers at a disadvantage? Bonnie Lee La Madeleine talks to scientists hailing from Japan to Germany.

Unlike their US counterparts, European scientists can be forced to retire while they're still productive. But some in Germany are finding ways to go on. Britta Danger reports.