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RNA biologist loses disability case against Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Vivian Cheung sued after her funding was not renewed, alleging discrimination, but the institute said her science no longer met its expectations.
- Amanda Heidt
- & Max Kozlov
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Nature Index |
North–south publishing data show stark inequities in global research
Major investment and a shift in strategy are needed to back up the endeavour of researchers.
- Simon Baker
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Nature Index |
Is the EU–Africa innovation plan toothless?
Meaningful investment might be essential for fixing power imbalances in science and innovation.
- Abdullahi Tsanni
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Nature Index |
Four global-south researchers making cross-border collaborations count
Researchers in the developing world navigate many roadblocks when partnering with the global north, but the benefits can be wide-reaching.
- Virginia Gewin
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Nature Index |
How to level the global publishing playing field
Alternative strategies could shift a system that is stacked against the global south.
- Tom Kariuki
- & Elizabeth Marincola
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Spotlight |
Where science meets Indian economics: in five charts
Nature explores how better investment in science might help India’s economic development.
- Andy Tay
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India struggles to turn science into societal benefits
Entrepreneurial researchers can find solutions for Indian problems, but the lack of a spin-off culture means the country loses out.
- David Adam
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World View |
How to make data open? Stop overlooking librarians
Digital archivists are already experts at tackling the complex challenges of making research data open and accessible. We can help to smooth the transition.
- Jessica Farrell
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Massive shake-up of French science system is biggest in decades
Billion-euro plan includes greater oversight for national research institutes and the creation of a top-level council to advise the president on science.
- Barbara Casassus
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Big Bang observatory tops wish list for big US physics projects
Report also supports projects of unprecedented scale to study dark matter, neutrinos and the Higgs boson.
- Davide Castelvecchi
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Nature Index |
US agency launches experiments to find innovative ways to fund research
Caleb Watney explains how the National Science Foundation’s ‘science of science’ programme will find efficiencies and support ‘high-risk, high-reward’ studies.
- Dalmeet Singh Chawla
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Correspondence |
Nature-based climate solutions: align policy with science
- Trevor F. Keenan
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World View |
Climate researchers need support to become scientist-communicators
Scientific institutions must create roles so that researchers can provide the deep public engagement necessary to respond effectively to the escalating impacts of climate change.
- Daniel Swain
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Career Column |
Most scientists don’t enjoy writing grants. Here’s how to change that
Specialists share how to make the experience more enjoyable and foster a sense of belonging.
- Courtney Peña
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First cash pledged for countries devastated by climate change: COP28 starts with historic decision
Draft resolution on a ‘loss and damage fund’ has attracted more than $400 million, but climate-vulnerable countries say more cash is needed.
- Katharine Sanderson
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Global science is splintering into two — and this is becoming a problem
The United States and China are pursuing parallel scientific tracks. To solve crises on multiple fronts, the two roads need to become one.
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‘Extremely worrying’: Argentinian researchers reel after election of anti-science president
As part of his plan to address the country’s economic crisis, Javier Milei has promised to slash research funding and shut down key science agencies.
- Martín De Ambrosio
- & Fermín Koop
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Correspondence |
Promise of private finance is blocking peatland restoration
- Lydia Cole
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- & Ewan Jenkins
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Researcher resignations from UKRI mount amid Israel–Hamas row
Academics are furious that the funder complied with a demand from the government to suspend an advisory panel over comments made about the conflict.
- Carissa Wong
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Nature Index |
United States and India are becoming science partners of choice
But collaborations are still hampered by bureaucracy and underfunding.
- Natasha Gilbert
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Editorial |
Cutting health and science support should not be an option in Argentina’s election
As the nation chooses its next president, citizens must consider the wider benefits of research investment — long-term prosperity, well-being and growth.
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Five ways in which rookie lab leaders can get up to speed
An array of spreadsheets, courses and online resources are available to support principal investigators leading their first research groups.
- Jyoti Madhusoodanan
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Rich countries fall short on climate aid for poor nations
Low-income countries need 10–18 times more global funding than they are receiving to help them adapt to climate change.
- Carissa Wong
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Japanese research is no longer world class — here’s why
Despite a strong workforce, Japan’s research continues to slide down the indicators of quality.
- Anna Ikarashi
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Editorial |
China’s Belt and Road Initiative is boosting science — the West must engage, not withdraw
China is deepening scientific links with low- and middle-income countries. Europe and the United States would be wise to join this effort, which could help to resolve economic, environmental and political crises.
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Postdocs are pushing back against low pay and conditions — more institutions must take heed
Postdoctoral dissatisfaction about pay, job security and career progression cannot continue. Institutions must up their game or risk losing the next generation.
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Scientists in diaspora are a powerful resource for their home countries
Networks of émigré researchers can be potent forces for good when they are member-driven, involve youth and connect with each other.
- Rana Dajani
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AI could be an opportunity for research managers
The head of Europe’s main body for research-management professionals talks about the impact of artificial intelligence and the continued battle for recognition for those supporting scientists’ work.
- Simon Baker
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World View |
Science is under threat in Argentina — we must call out the danger
Extreme-right presidential front runner Javier Milei plans to disband ministries and privatize research. That would be disastrous for Argentina’s science and for the nation.
- Victor A. Ramos
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Argentina election: front runner vows to slash science funding
If elected president, economist Javier Milei has pledged to eliminate government spending on research and shut down the environment and health ministries.
- Martín De Ambrosio
- & Fermín Koop
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ChatGPT use shows that the grant-application system is broken
The fact that artificial intelligence can do much of the work makes a mockery of the process. It’s time to make it easier for scientists to ask for research funding.
- Juan Manuel Parrilla
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US science agencies on track to hit 25-year funding low
Despite last year’s CHIPS and Science Act, which was meant to boost innovation, report predicts that Congress will cut spending on science.
- Jeff Tollefson
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South Korean scientists’ outcry over planned R&D budget cuts
In a nation with historically high levels of spending on research and development, the proposed cuts have provoked a strong response.
- Sara Reardon
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How a US government shutdown could disrupt science
Tens of thousands of federal researchers might have to stop work on 1 October — but the shutdown’s effects could ripple well beyond government.
- Jeff Tollefson
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Flying Mars rocks to Earth could cost an astronomical $11 billion
NASA’s Perseverance rover has collected valuable samples, but a new report says the plan to fetch them is unworkable.
- Alexandra Witze
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Editorial |
Shock delay to net-zero pledges turns UK from climate leader to laggard
It could have shown vision and leadership. Instead, the country that proudly hosted the 2021 COP26 climate summit is ignoring the advice of its own researchers.
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‘Benevolent’ patent extensions could raise billions for R&D in poorer countries
Research into vaccines, crop seeds and other innovations for low- or middle-income nations could be rewarded by offering longer patent coverage for profitable, non-essential inventions.
- Christopher B. Barrett
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The UK’s post-Brexit EU science deal: a graphical guide
Nature explores the United Kingdom and European Union’s research agreements, brokered through seven years of rollercoaster negotiations.
- Nisha Gaind
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Japanese fund to create ‘Ivy League’ gives first award to just one university
A plan to create an elite group of institutes has surprised researchers as government makes Tohoku University the sole recipient of grant.
- Anna Ikarashi
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A win for science: UK finally joining Horizon Europe will boost research
The United Kingdom will be part of the world’s largest research funding scheme once more. And it’s not a moment too soon.
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US postdocs on strike: how will demands for higher wages be met?
Cost-of-living pressures, a dismal job market and stagnant US federal budgets are leaving lab leaders scrambling to balance the books.
- Amanda Heidt
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NSF invests millions to unite Indigenous knowledge with Western science
Research centre launched by the US National Science Foundation will partner with native peoples to study farming, climate and more.
- Jeff Tollefson
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Horizon Europe turmoil changed the lives of these five scientists
UK researchers can once again access the €95-billion funding programme — for some, the deal has come too late.
- Miryam Naddaf
- & Lilly Tozer
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Scientists celebrate as UK rejoins Horizon Europe research programme
UK researchers had been frozen out of the scheme for two years, amid disagreements over Brexit.
- Katharine Sanderson
- & Miryam Naddaf
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Nature Index |
Global leaders in science’s battle against cancer
A look at the key research institutions, funders and collaborations that are driving the field forward.
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African scientists call for research equity as a cancer crisis looms
Rising death rates are defying global trends but the continent’s researchers are keen to lead the fightback.
- Linda Nordling
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Nature Index |
Ukraine seeks to resume its role in cancer clinical trials
The country was making a key contribution before Russia’s invasion.
- Rachel Nuwer
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Nature Index |
Can cancer research shift its focus?
Misdirected funds could be undermining efforts to improve patient outcomes in regions that need it most.
- Bec Crew