Scientists at the University of Puerto Rico suffered major setbacks due to damages and delays in repairs, and government austerity measures are adding insult to injury.

Small research groups tend to beat large collaborations when it comes to producing innovative projects and breakthrough discoveries.

A recent meeting about the disconnect between scientific and public beliefs points to ways researchers can improve how they communicate with skeptics.

Research organizations and universities have typically faced burdensome paperwork to convince funders their money would not be wasted.

In an email, biostatistics professor Megan Neely warned students of “unintended consequences” from speaking their native language on campus. She has since left a leadership post.

The consequences of the partial government closure could be long lasting.

Biomedical awards from the past 50 years reveal a gender imbalance, but it appears to be improving.

With the lapse in government funding in its fourth week, early-career researchers tell The Scientist how their businesses, jobs, and research have been affected.

The neuroscientist had been serving as interim president since Elizabeth Blackburn stepped down last year following gender discrimination lawsuits against the institute.