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Hoping to improve public debate and policymaking, multiple efforts have been launched to gather researchers' consensus views.

Scientists say the system will help safeguard nature, but they want more transparency about the zones chosen for conservation.

Biased hiring practices are limiting efforts to attract and retain researchers of colour.

Don’t blame yourself if an enthusiastic and productive first encounter goes nowhere, says Aditya Simha.

Analysis of more than 100 studies of non-invasive electrical brain stimulation probes whether the controversial technology works.

The country plans to vaccinate endangered condors in an effort to curb unprecedented H5N1 outbreaks.

US states pledge to cut their use of water from the river, which has been drained by climate change and drought.

A question of balance.

Authors from richer, English-speaking countries gain unconscious boost when identified to referees, study finds.

Two researchers with direct experience of online abuse describe its impact, coping strategies, and how it compares to other types of harassment.

Scientists have worked out the precise combination of ingredients needed to ensure that gummies keep their chew.

Sociologist Meghan Tinsley calls for a two-way dialogue about making university curricula more inclusive.

Even the scientists who have made quantum computers their life’s work say they can’t do anything useful yet — but the future is bright. Plus, how China’s data privacy laws affects researchers and LIGO is back, better than ever.

Signals originating in the brain make their way to gut nerve cells, leading to a release of inflammatory chemicals.

For many students from under-represented backgrounds, the career pipeline into creative industries is blocked. Karen Patel leads an initiative to help fix it.

Recent regulations have strengthened Chinese data privacy, but are impinging on international research collaboration.

As sea-bed mining looms, researchers say better records of sea-floor biodiversity are needed to assess its environmental impact.