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Decades of neuroscientific work have focused on exploring a biological basis for transgender identity — but researchers must take societal factors into account.
Global warming is shifting rainfall patterns across South Asia, and each area will be affected differently — local approaches are needed to track and respond to these changes.
Hundreds of millions of people cross deficient bridges each day. With damage to these structures likely to intensify because of climate change and ageing, technicians and policymakers must act to make them safer.
South Africa’s scientists want the next government to halt declining funding and urge universities to do more to protect international researchers from attacks.