Women’s ability to produce urgent research compromised by pandemic, data suggest COVID-19 crisis highlights the need for institutional support for women disproportionately burdened by extraordinary circumstances. Matthew Ryan et al. Comment 9 Nov 2021
How to be part of a research consortium A grouping built on strong foundations can provide access to specialized resources and networks. Andy Tay News 9 Nov 2021
By the numbers: counting the costs of infectious illness The impact of some of the world’s deadliest diseases, and the research effort that goes into them. Bo Wu et al. Dataviz 2 Nov 2021
Wolbachia goes to work in the war on mosquitoes The bacterium has helped combat dengue, but can it be used to purge other mosquito-borne diseases? Sandy Ong News feature 2 Nov 2021
An mRNA vaccine industry in the making The technology could form the basis of a new generation of vaccines for diseases such as HIV/AIDS and malaria. Neil Savage News 29 Oct 2021
Overlooked and underfunded: neglected diseases exert a toll Can these sidelined conditions gain the traction they deserve? Michael Eisenstein News feature 28 Oct 2021
Uneven attention hampers the drive to control infectious diseases Despite notable success stories, many conditions still present a complex challenge. Sarah DeWeerdt News feature 28 Oct 2021
The high burden of infectious disease Human and economic costs highlight the need for fresh approaches in research. Catherine Armitage Comment 28 Oct 2021
The blurred line of responsibility between research offices and libraries Problems can arise when boundaries are unclear. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 25 Oct 2021
5 rules for good data management in the life sciences Good data partnerships depend on mutual respect, understanding each other’s roles, and strong communication. Marc Galland and Frederike Schmitz Comment 22 Oct 2021
Researchers urge funders and institutions to crack down on false investigators Authors who falsely add colleagues to grant applications attract 70% more funding, according to a recent analysis. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 19 Oct 2021
Promoting the value of unofficial academic mentorship Many hours are absorbed by ‘shadow advising’ students and postdocs, but the role is disproportionately shouldered by minority groups, and not properly recognized. Kendall Powell News 19 Oct 2021
Q&A: Australia’s chief scientist proposes a centralized national plan for open access Cathy Foley says the country is in a good position to do things differently. Dalmeet Singh Chawla Q+A 12 Oct 2021
Australian institutions lag behind on open access adoption Plan forming for government to negotiate agreements directly with publishers, but with no nationwide policy, individual universities vary wildly. Dalmeet Singh Chawla News 12 Oct 2021
When seeking promotion, defining success is everything For academic researchers, ‘quality and impact’ is crucial, yet few agree on what these terms mean. Benjamin Plackett News 5 Oct 2021
New York bids to level the playing field in a metropolis of inequality Plans for a more equitable city are supported by huge regional research firepower. Anita Makri News 28 Sep 2021
How Belo Horizonte’s bid to tackle hunger inspired other cities Commended by the United Nations, the Brazilian city’s crisis response linked all aspects of food security. Anita Makri News feature 28 Sep 2021
Pursuit of better batteries underpins China’s lead in energy research Safe and efficient storage for renewable energy is key to meeting sustainability targets. Bec Crew News 28 Sep 2021
Uneven spread of research leaves poorer cities short of solutions A concentration of knowledge and funding advances Sustainable Development Goals, but in the global south, it’s a different story. Xuemei Bai Comment 27 Sep 2021
Coral conservation strikes a balance Fiji-Australia collaboration matches community needs with reef protection. Clare Watson News 27 Sep 2021