Thomson Reuters launches Metrics Mania, which will pit universities against each other, not on the basketball court, but in the scientific literature.
Thomson Reuters launches Metrics Mania, which will pit universities against each other, not on the basketball court, but in the scientific literature.
Simply disclosing conflicts of interest is not enough.
Financial hardships of young scientists in training are forcing many talented researchers to find new careers.
On the 10th anniversary of The Scientist’s survey of life science academics, institutions are contending with tighter budgets and larger administrative staffs, while working to sustain and inspire their researchers.
Financial “conflicts of interest” should not be so quickly condemned. Industry relationships are unequivocally beneficial.
Is the push for science to save the still flailing economy a threat to scientific research?
Scientists who pursue advanced degrees are typically smart. They are driven. And they are no doubt passionate about their work. But can they cut it in industry?
By discouraging change, universities are stunting scientific innovation, leadership, and growth.
A marine scientist ponders how academics could have handled the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill better.