Science

Breezy assertions about what research shows undermine public trust as, however confidently stated, they are easy to challenge, says Rob Briner

This year’s Maddox Prize nominations suggest that institutional challenges may be a bigger problem than online abuse, says Tracey Brown

Researchers need to get politicians to focus on addressing underlying issues instead of short-term problems, according to former chief scientific adviser

In this age of widespread mis/disinformation, non-scientists need help to better grasp which claims bear rigorous scrutiny, says Gary Atkinson

Biochemistry professor David Baker and Google DeepMind scientists Sir Demis Hassabis and John Jumper awarded the 2024 prize

‘Godfather of AI’ Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield share prize for ‘foundational discoveries and inventions’

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun honoured for revealing new principle of gene regulation

A ground-breaking physics experiment underlines a proud scholarly tradition that relies on purpose, dedication – and money, says Keith Burnett

Scientists argue disciplines need their own ways of thinking about student belonging to reach diversity goals

Play celebrates the turbulent career of a pioneering female astronomer

Italian biologist makes the case for slower and smaller research

Australian stakeholders applaud indigenous focus but stress need for planning and resourcing

Studying the heavens might seem a detached activity but the impact of stargazing has been immense throughout history, explains Nobel laureate

Nobel prizewinner reflects on the early hype over graphene, why Brexit damaged British science, and how geopolitics is harming research

One of the advantages of a large majority is that there is more generous political cover for experts brought into ministerial roles, says David Willetts

European Molecular Biology Laboratory boss will lead the Crick from next summer as Nobel laureate director steps back

Covid-era chief scientific adviser backed party’s Great British Energy plan during the election campaign

John-Arne Røttingen warns that financial difficulties facing UK universities are putting research at risk

Game of Thrones creators return with sci-fi thriller focused on five friends with Oxford physics doctorates

Increased share of women in higher education overall masks continuing indifference towards science, technology, engineering and mathematics

US’ biggest charitable foundation, with focus on global health, abandons APCs in favour of preprint repositories

Institutions must also raise awareness and create more welcoming environment for women, experts say

If, as it must, engineering is to contribute to restoring the planet, it needs to attract holistic-thinking carers, says Tim Ibell 

UK universities should leverage Saudi resources to build partnerships that will advance science and technology for mutual benefit, says Andrew Griffith

The science secretary’s demand that UKRI take action against its EDI committee underlines how far UK science’s independence has slipped, says Fiona Fox

Power relations would be more equitable if all leading disciplinary journals and books were published in multiple languages, says Simon Marginson

Even though half of STEM students say that they are religious, atheist worldviews are perceived to dominate in the laboratory

Professors from different disciplines will join forces to tackle big societal questions

More miscarriages inevitable unless courts become ‘more science-sensitive’, learned academy warns

Sector predicted to grow significantly in next decade, spurring a flurry of research and start-up activities

Recent pronouncements and government actions could undermine ordinary Indians’ faith in science and stifle critical thinking, says Mukhtar Ahmad

Researchers mustn’t be obliged to second-guess which results might not play out well in public or with powerful interests, worries Tracey Brown

Norwegian public health official to succeed Sir Jeremy Farrar at biomedical science funder

Award forces US university science to face up to treatment of immigrant woman who worked past demotions and threats to help create life-saving vaccine

Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov share science’s top honour for research into tiny particles now used in TVs and medicine

We who are the beneficiaries of technology must also listen and respond to the voices of frustration if science is to regain public trust, says Keith Burnett

Anne L’Huillier is fifth woman to win physics prize, sharing award for research on ultra-quick light emissions with Pierre Agostini and Ferenc Krausz

University of Pennsylvania’s ‘tenacious’ laureates reflect on coping with demotion, dismissal and desk rejection to continue their mRNA research

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman’s research led to jabs that ‘saved millions of lives and prevented disease in many more’, says award panel

Partnership will seek to reward institutions that incentivise cross-disciplinary work aimed at solving the world’s biggest challenges

As scientists pursue groundbreaking discoveries for understanding the universe, ingrained publishing habits appear to leave students contending with outdated theories

US grant agency hopes to ensure a more scientific approach after years of political battles over risks of China collaborations

The curricula of the most advanced science and technology subjects contain little space for moral and social insight, says Andy Miah

We must reform a science culture that sometimes seems to value impact and quantity over importance and quality, say Ferric Fang and Arturo Casadevall

Once bit players in Australia’s clinical trial landscape, universities are now easily the most prominent sponsors

Companies consistently don’t pay full value for medical discoveries in what Bentley study calls a ‘systematic problem’

There is near-universal dismay among scientists over continued delays to UK association to Horizon Europe. It is time to replace bean-counting with vision

Academics voice concerns over ‘short-sightedness’ of programme envisaging opening of dozens of science departments

Canada’s Liberal government swept to power eight years ago promising to undo the damage inflicted by the previous Harper regime. However, after a big early funding spike for basic research, there is a growing sense of drift – and mounting concern about the future. Paul Basken reports

After working in 10 institutions across five countries, chemist explains why scientists need to leave the ‘comfortable life’

Charity’s opposition to genetically engineered ‘golden rice’ is immoral given crop’s potential to end hunger, says Sir Richard Roberts

Stanford team tallies productivity decline after top global prize – though without assessing benefits of career transition

Funders and administrators regularly praise the benefits of cross-departmental research, yet damaging schisms remain, says Jonathan Goodman

Ministers’ metric-based boasts about the country’s scientific prowess are belied by the reality, as a recent incident illustrates, says Roohola Ramezani

First new college in half century at UC Berkeley reflects a nationwide effort to meet relentless rise in student interest in computing

After brief term leading NIH’s biggest division, former Harvard surgeon embraced as established talent at time of turmoil

Abundant myths and historical stereotypes are sustaining the harmful notion that girls just don’t like mathematical subjects, says Athene Donald

Trudeau administration hardens line on research ties to China, as academics report unsolicited approaches from intelligence agency

Raising the visibility of scientific breakthroughs with high-profile awards builds public trust and inspires the innovators of the future, says Richard Friend

At formal inauguration, former Duke provost promises new interdisciplinary push, plus sees room to protect climate while keeping Koch funding