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'We Need to Talk': Ways to Prevent Collaborations Breaking Down

'We Need to Talk': Ways to Prevent Collaborations Breaking Down

Scientists who plan to partner on a research project should start by identifying pressure points and devising ways of tackling them as a team.

Does Vaccinating Adults Stop Kids from Spreading COVID Too?

Does Vaccinating Adults Stop Kids from Spreading COVID Too?

Mass vaccination drives in several countries are providing new data on the extent to which adult vaccination protects children - but the conclusions are mixed.

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Nature's in-depth study of scientists' troubles and triumphs will help us to identify and address barriers to research careers.

The COVID Lab-Leak Hypothesis: What Scientists Do and Don't Know

The COVID Lab-Leak Hypothesis: What Scientists Do and Don't Know

Nature examines arguments that the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 escaped from a lab in China, and the science behind them.

Financing a Sustainable Ocean Economy

Financing a Sustainable Ocean Economy

The ocean supports many livelihoods, but this is currently not sustainable with pressures on the climate and ecosystems. Here, in this perspective, the authors outline the barriers and solutions for financing a sustainable ocean economy.

Researchers' Career Insecurity Needs Attention and Reform Now, Says International Coalition

Researchers' Career Insecurity Needs Attention and Reform Now, Says International Coalition

Postdocs and PhD students around the world require professional training to prepare them for a possible career outside academia, finds the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

Coronavirus Variants Get Greek Names - but Will Scientists Use Them?

Coronavirus Variants Get Greek Names - but Will Scientists Use Them?

From Alpha to Omega, the labelling system aims to avoid confusion and stigmatization.

Prestigious European Grants Might Be Biased, Study Suggests

Prestigious European Grants Might Be Biased, Study Suggests

Institutional affiliations of panellists seem to skew European Research Council decisions - especially in the life sciences.

Good Presentation Skills Benefit Careers - and Science

Good Presentation Skills Benefit Careers - and Science

Despite many competing demands, there are compelling reasons for researchers to prioritize developing the skills that will improve their presentations.

UNESCO Embraces Open Science to Shape Society's Future

UNESCO Embraces Open Science to Shape Society's Future

After a consultation process, the 193 member states of the United Nations cultural organization UNESCO started negotiating the final text of its ‘Recommendation on Open Science’ this month.

University of Cape Town's Battle to Tackle a Racist Legacy

University of Cape Town's Battle to Tackle a Racist Legacy

Six years after a statue of Cecil Rhodes was toppled, students and staff at the South African university are still working to improve equity and representation.