Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)
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discoveries for understanding the universe, ingrained publishing habits appear to leave students contending with outdated theories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
Biden signalled new approach to scientific engagement with Asian superpower, but scholars say Trump’s China Initiative is continuing under new guises
In high-profile instance of Trump administration crackdown, former Harvard nanoscientist gets leniency as he faces incurable cancer
Ministers’ blueprint for Horizon alternative will be seen by Brussels as a ‘paper tiger’, warns Crick director
The India-born, CUNY-based expert on light-matter interaction discusses his work to help school students share his sense of excitement
Scientific community counts nation’s economic losses from two decades of underinvestment but can’t budge Trudeau government
Trailblazing physicist Donna Strickland hopes new institute will tackle waning public trust in science
Hate campaign directed towards America’s chief pandemic scientist makes it harder to find permanent leader for world’s biggest research funder
After claims of image manipulation in papers by Marc Tessier-Lavigne, neuroscientist promises vindication amid signs of faculty unease
New Medical Research Council funding model will undermine world-famous research centres, claim researchers
As NIH pushes for improvement on racial and gender measures, drag attributed to growing segment of non-diverse principal investigators
Science community welcomes appointment, which follows creation of dedicated Whitehall department
Answering congressional call after George Floyd killing, National Academies’ expert panel sees value in pressuring those controlling resources
Rishi Sunak's plan for mathematics to age 18 would come too late to save many university departments, says Ulrike Tillmann
CAS in danger of losing relevance as university research gains ground, study finds
Mass polls of global scientists could help to debunk myths about extent of division on contested issues
Researchers analysed data from 45 million papers and 4 million patents over six decades, finding less disruption and more consolidation
Infectious disease specialist who came to national prominence during Covid will become WHO chief scientist
Sir Jeremy Farrar delivers Royal Society’s annual Science and Civilisation lecture
The head of the University of Manchester discusses a lifetime of science outreach, supporting regional development and the humanities
Government plan for half of all graduates to major in sciences by 2032 ‘difficult to realise’ for private, humanities-focused institutions, academics say
Suella Braverman’s threats to ‘significantly reduce’ international student numbers are a direct threat to growth, says Keith Burnett
For two decades, 糖心Vlog’s rankings have both tracked and contributed to an ever more connected world. Now universities face an unwelcome shift in global dynamics
Appointment may reflect shift towards a ‘harder-edged, more hawkish’ attitude towards research collaboration, say experts
Trailblazers of a molecule linking technique honoured, including one who becomes a laureate for the second time
Nation’s top doctor, a celebrity after Covid, says he’d like a campus posting to write, lecture and share 60 years of experience
Research by Nobel laureates is now being used for encrypted communications, says Nobel Prize committee
Svante P??bo follows in footsteps of his father, a fellow Nobel laureate
University report alleges students were charged extra fees in dentistry school, but faculty see racial politics and retaliation over whistleblowing
First postgraduate students start at new HKUST campus, signalling beginning of huge changes in the area
Campaigners say academic publishers will have to ‘figure this out pretty darn fast’ as Biden sets 2025 deadline for switch to instant open access
In holdover from print-dominant era, top 330 academic science titles too often seen as banning or hindering published rebuttals of their articles
To sustain its world-leading universities and science, the next UK prime minister must listen to Tory heavyweights and move on from ‘sugar-rush’ policymaking
We need a sector-wide commitment to reforming career structures, funding strategies and publication outlets, says Ryan Truby
Specialisation is revered and rewarded, leaving teaching institutions wondering – even with a promised federal infusion – how to encourage more generalists
Outgoing prime minister’s pro-science messaging has been ever-present during his time in Downing Street but has he delivered for research? Jack Grove considers his legacy
