The pace of academia rarely slows, so researchers should make time to celebrate major career milestones.

Lawsuit argues that Trump policy of purging politically sensitive terms from research projects violates free speech

Record-breaking “odyssey” suggests populations of these highly endangered carnivores are more connected than thought

“I want them to know the classroom is a place where learning can be visible,” this professor writes

US funding uncertainty was a key factor for several of the researchers heading to Canada. Observers predict more will follow.

Scientists share help and advice on how they got their research discussions flowing.

Study is first to show that the bacteria in an animal’s gut can give it an evolutionary leg up

Virus reactivations by SARS-CoV-2 could worsen initial symptoms and increase risk of Long Covid

Pioneering study projects rural heat will edge closer to city swelter

People with DNA variant from our evolutionary cousins tend to have more lean muscle mass

Poison appears to have caused mutation that helps insects home in on mates in noisy cities

Across many high-income societies, anxiety about demographic decline has become commonplace. Fertility rates have fallen below replacement level, populations are aging rapidly, and governments worry a...

Critics say Trump’s real goal is to sow doubts about 2030 census and add Republican seats in Congress

“Nonaward” notices discontinue grants from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality whose annual funds had been stalled

States hail decision, but White House may try other ways to end funding

“Nonaward” notices discontinue grants from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality whose annual funds had been stalled

Supporting charities can bring career benefits and provide valuable social connections.

A doctorate can open many doors. A CV tailored to your planned career path can help to unlock them.

The idea of prosperity without growth is gaining traction among researchers. So why are many economists sceptical?

Agency says closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center will improve efficiency, but skeptics argue it will undercut research critical to farmers

Damage to century-old Palladin Institute marks “disaster for biological science in Ukraine”

Final political hurdle overcome, easing regulation of certain modified plants

Over decades, I have learned that innovation in agriculture and food systems often looks different from a distance than it does on the ground. Today, some of the most creative, climate-resilient innov...

A survey finds that academic supervisors can have a huge impact on their students’ mental health.

Having fewer fossil-fuel-powered cars on the road is reducing some pollutants, but not others.

Modelling with artificial-intelligence tools has filled gaps in migration data, revealing detailed global population movements from 1990 to 2023.

Like humans, bumble bees can plan ahead when working through a problem, even pausing to consider the solution

A new study finds women biology faculty are now more likely than men to have a biography on the popular website

Philippines takes first step toward approving rice with increased iron and zinc

This professor learned “to be there when people struggled without taking the wheel,” he writes

How AI reveals drivers of system change

How aid ends may matter as much as what aid does while it is there

European regulators greenlight new one-dose compound that could help African countries get rid of an ancient burden

When shoes slide across a floor, wave-like deformations of the sole can generate squeaking. The pitch of the squeak depends on the rate at which deformations are generated.

How effective is the sector at supporting early career scientists hoping to start a family, including those who face fertility challenges?

Laser-written patterns on glass could store data for millennia at a time

After ravaging waterways across South America, the fast-spreading species threatens a biodiversity stronghold

New measurements could help predict pollinators’ ability to withstand climate change

Last year’s mass firings of “probationary” federal workers sent researchers’ lives into turmoil

After realizing that her work wasn’t reaching its target audience, marketing researcher Lan Nguyen Chaplin decided to take action.

Taking to the stage to present your science is a key part of research, but talks often fall flat, says John Tregoning. Can scientists learn from performers to better engage an audience?

Guano-based agriculture became highly prized in the Inca empire

“Groundbreaking” study uncovers why adenovirus-based shots caused life-threatening blood clots and bleeding in some people

New energy-absorbing designs and materials have revolutionized the iconic safety device

Coatings used by symbiotic residents of ant colonies may represent an evolutionary dead end

Research suggests that American alligators help coastal wetlands retain more carbon, linking predator recovery in the southeastern United States to ecosystem function and climate processes.

Dietary change, supported by bold policies, is essential for a sustainable planet.

A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies