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Critics of peer review ask how ‘race science’ still manages to slip through
1 August 2019
Sarah Wild
Two scientific papers in South Africa have raised questions among critics about the quality - and potential biases - of international peer review.
Science Cities: The cape of change
1 November 2018
Linda Nordling
Africa’s science star is confronting its colonial past to set a more inclusive research scene, benefitting more of its citizens.
The perils of perpetuating postcolonial biases in research
5 February 2018
Munyaradzi Makoni
A proliferation of partnerships between academics and development practitioners pose ethical and practical concerns.
Emerging hotspots for physical sciences
16 August 2016
Tim Hornyak
Less prominent research nations are carving out a niche.
