- July 21, 2025
Scientific jargon can be ‘satisfying’ — but misleading
When scientists write for lay audiences, they face a familiar dilemma: should they use technical language that reflects precision and
five PhD students reveal realigned priorities in wake of COVID and cuts
Carys Herbert inspects a telescope used in citizen-science projects at the University of Kent’s Beacon Observatory in Canterbury, UK —
Bring science into business schools to train the leaders of tomorrow
This year has seen a stunning collapse of ambition when it comes to assuring a sustainable future. Populism, short sightedness
Scientists hide messages in papers to game AI peer review
In some cases, scientists use AI models to evaluate manuscripts or help draft peer-review reports.Credit: Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Researchers
Lab drowning in paperwork? Hire an in-house writer
A technical writer can complete grant applications, reports and manuscripts, freeing up time for a principal investigator to do more
China pours money into brain chips that give paralysed people more control
China has medical infrastructure and large population to test the efficacy of brain implants.Credit: Chen Zhonghao/Xinhua/Alamy A deep brain device
Home medical tests miss the mark
The 30-second television advertisement begins with a chicken named Janice. The chicken’s owner, Emily, loves eggs, but her stomach has
If you’re a US researcher, now is the time to establish a plan B
Students rally in Westwood, California, in protest against funding cuts and job losses in science.Credit: Myung J. Chun/LA Times/Getty Research
Brazilian archaeologist who upended ideas on early human migration
Credit: Lena Trindade/BrazilPhotos/Alamy Niède Guidon, a Brazilian archaeologist, was one of the first researchers to challenge a long-standing consensus on
the real problems — and best fixes
Since taking over as the top US health official in February, Robert F. Kennedy Jr has overseen radical changes that