Scientists in the public eye need institutions to have their backs This year’s Maddox Prize nominations suggest that institutional challenges may be a bigger problem than online abuse, says Tracey Brown By Tracey Brown 3 November
No one gains if social media storms stunt research in contentious areas Researchers mustn’t be obliged to second-guess which results might not play out well in public or with powerful interests, worries Tracey Brown By Tracey Brown 27 October
Politicians need help to transcend shouty idealism about hitting targets Researchers can help policymakers get to grips with what is and isn’t possible in areas such as hydrogen fuel production, says Tracey Brown By Tracey Brown 27 June
Citizen science can heal societal divisions This year’s Maddox Prize winner shows how community-led research can help communities escape polarised debates over scientific evidence By Tracey Brown 1 November
