Science general

Aubrey Blumsohn says to blame industry alone for the 'prostitution' of science is wrong-headed

Website offers young researchers information and networking opportunities, writes Olga Wojtas

Warwick v-c tasked with stopping 'smart kids' turning their backs on science tells Zoe Corbyn he 'has form'

Academic fraud in Britain is endemic, but universities continue to argue the case for self-regulation. America and Denmark have tougher regimes in place, so should we follow their lead? asks Tariq Tahir

From Aids to climate change, scientists tackling global threats often struggle to balance accurate reporting with a commitment to drive governments to action. Matthew Reisz reports

Lords' report calls for urgent action as lack of expertise reaches crisis point, writes Zoe Corbyn

Early-career researchers with 'groundbreaking' work may earn an ERC windfall, reports Matt Rooney

Matt Rooney, an engineer and Science Media Fellow, on news-savvy ways to convey your research message

Britain is about to lose its place in the world table for research to the Asian giant, says Zoe Corbyn

Drive for industrial relevance may harm long-term research, say academics. Hannah Fearn reports

Consultancy-led workshops steer EPSRC towards closing an avenue of study. Zoe Corbyn reports

Celia Deane-Drummond on where science meets religion

UK/Israeli link-ups to get funding from two states' governments and pro-Israel charities. Zoe Corbyn reports

Science tsar Sir Keith O'Nions is to head a new Imperial College centre for security technologies, reports Zoe Corbyn

A new integrity office detecting misconduct could be on the horizon, reports Zoe Corbyn

University initiative aims to encourage group working, reports Melanie Newman

Official says Saudis will have an independent, world-class university by next year. John Gill reports

Study finds HE research has too narrow a focus and urges a more global approach, says Chloe Stothart

Keith Ward on evolution versus intelligent design

Projects with tangible social benefit have a better shot at FP7 cash, an expert tells Melanie Newman

Putting staff on insecure fixed-term contracts is a false economy that harms research, says Sean Wallis. Let's recycle their expertise instead

A nanotechnology challenge aims to take healthcare to a new level with targeted therapy, says Zoe Corbyn

Legal expert says stand-alone research institutes will need to find big partners. Olga Wojtas writes

DIUS to initiate an organisation review to learn from the budget crisis, Zoe Corbyn reports

A move to put research on a sustainable footing was keenly embraced by all sides, but disagreements over implementation are hindering progress. Zoe Corbyn reports

Scientists in popular culture are inevitably mad, bad and dangerously keen on bubbling vials of ghastly liquids. Should this bother us? Yes, John Gilbey cackles fiendishly