Jonathan Park's scientific interests changed after caring for a cancer patient. He ended up bidding an amicable farewell to Mark Gerstein, a supportive supervisor who had taught him a lot.

Allison McClure describes how she secured her first postdoctoral position and shares her thoughts on how laboratories can attract candidates.

In response to the demise of Roe v. Wade, universities and research organizations can support those affected, ensure education and research on abortion continue and advocate for evidence-based policy.

Scientists applaud nominee Arati Prabhakar, who is set to replace Eric Lander following his controversial exit from the White House science office.

Sarah Gagliano Taliun's mother tongue is English, science's lingua franca. Her move to a French-speaking university presented challenges and opportunities.

Enormous databases do not necessarily allow scientists to solve long COVID mysteries, such as how well vaccination protects against the condition.

The study shows evidence that the Sustainable Development Goals have had largely a discursive influence and only limited transformative political impact.

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Experts say the country's strong scientific performance is likely to be sustained in the coming years.

Springer Nature editors urge consideration of the potential harms of all research relating to human populations, not just that directly involving human participants.

Some British researchers who had secured Horizon Europe funding have already been told that their grants will be cancelled.

The world has changed a lot since our last global survey of PhD students in 2019. This year's survey includes master's students for the first time.

The Swiss National Science Foundation's 'narrative' template seeks evidence of applicants' wider contributions to science.

A collaboration between scientists and Native American tribes finds tree density in parts of the Klamath Mountains is at a record high, and at risk of serious wildfires.

The country has been increasing research funding for decades, but its rigid, time-bound approach to research assessment is stifling basic science.

New framework aims to improve inclusion and ethics in global research collaborations amid wider efforts to end exploitative practices.

A wave of departures, many of them by mid-career scientists, calls attention to widespread discontent in universities.