All Academia articles – Page 36
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NewsCriminal charges dismissed early against UCLA's Patrick Harran
Principal investigator implicated in the death of UCLA research assistant Sheri Sangji sees charges dropped over district attorney’s objections
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NewsEfforts to root out sexual harassment in science gain momentum
Two US funders and a scientific society announce plans to terminate funding and expel researchers found guilty of sexual misconduct
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NewsBitter feuding at Cochrane healthcare audit body paralyses organisation
One member has been expelled from the governing board while another four resign with accusations of pharmaceutical industry bias flying
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OpinionA bold plan for Open Access
European research funders form Coalition S to set out bold vision for Open Access publishing
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OpinionWithout reliable publishing, why be a scientist?
The cost of publishing problems could put off a generation of researchers
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NewsDisgraced US chemistry professor will not face jail time
Ex-Colorado State University chemist Brian McNaughton reaches a plea deal after being caught forging a job offer letter to get a raise
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NewsPeer review investigation warns of growing ‘reviewer fatigue’
Greater recognition of the vital work referees play might help to reverse the trend
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News‘No deal’ Brexit would leave UK science staring down the barrel
Government guidance on impact of leaving EU unprepared paints a worrying picture for research and medicines
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NewsBlueprint outlined to add in ‘fail-safes’ for science publishing
Raft of measures suggested by prominent critics of science’s reproducibility problems
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NewsIndia’s early efforts to tackle scientific fraud fail to impress
Attempts to crackdown on plagiarism and predatory publishing don’t go far enough, scientists say
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NewsEuropean funders announce ambitious open access target
11 funding bodies promise to ban grantees from publishing in pay-walled journals by 2020
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NewsTop researchers opt out of double-blind peer review
Academics from less prestigious universities and Asian countries prefer anonymity, analysis of submissions to Nature journals reveals
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CareersFive ways to secure research funding
How to find your financial feet as an independent researcher
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NewsShortage of science students a myth in the UK, study claims
Only half of science, technology, engineering and maths graduates work in jobs related to their degree course
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NewsIs China the technology powerhouse it claims to be?
Policy change looks to move away from scientific hype
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NewsUS-China rift over IP theft could hinder research exchange
Espionage concerns at US universities have led to restrictions on visas of Chinese grad students pursing ‘sensitive’ science
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NewsPredatory conference scammers are getting smarter
The organisers of bogus scientific events are improving their websites and exploiting top researchers to get their hands on registration money
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News5000 German scientists have published in predatory journals
Exposé discovers academics from all walks of life have had work in suspect publications