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A new form of CV for researchers

Another step away from narrow, biased measures of success in science.

Anthea Lacchia | 3 August 2021

Editors give green light to patients co-authoring manuscripts

But work must be done to ensure that patients feel accepted by the research community.

Dalmeet Singh Chawla | 27 July 2021

How science diplomacy can help navigate the post-pandemic world

Researchers can access training programmes and other resources in pursuit of a diplomacy role.

Andy Tay | 8 July 2021

Birds of paradise reveal a dark secret

Super-black feathers at the interface of biology, photonics and materials science.

Katharine Sanderson | 5 July 2021

Microsoft Academic Graph is being discontinued. What’s next?

The sudden discontinuation of the widely used database has prompted new initiatives to help fill the void.

Dalmeet Singh Chawla | 15 June 2021

Technical staff left out as PhDs drive academic hierarchy

Failure to acknowledge support roles weakens the team, and the science, researchers say. 

Lindsay Gray | 15 June 2021

How to get a board position as an early career researcher

Editorial and advisory boards can offer valuable experiences to young scientists.

Andy Tay | 8 June 2021

Researchers’ publication rates don’t decline as they age

Contrary to stereotypes, senior researchers’ productivity doesn’t necessarily decline.

Dalmeet Singh Chawla | 7 June 2021

Fresh twists in China’s bid for research dominance

The nation’s remarkable growth in science publishing is showing signs of a slowdown.

Catherine Armitage | 27 May 2021
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