Science

People are less able to see and name natural elements of their surroundings, says Philip Hoare

Prosecutors accuse academics of colluding with publishers to boost their standing and sell more books

Investment pays off for the economy, finds groundbreaking US study

The work of a medical pioneer is painted on a canvas rich in domestic detail, says Helen Bynum

Responses of more than 24,000 undergraduates indicate limited development in areas such as creativity and citizenship over course of degree

Life sciences PhD candidates believe they are owed money for teaching undergraduates as a condition of funding

Key predictions from the Open University and SRI International report

Senior figures in UK science fear that culture leading to research misconduct has not been changed

'Confrontational policies' will have long-term consequences on universities' international collaborations, claims academic

A qualified welcome for George Osborne’s real-terms protection of research, but uncertainty over how new overseas aid spending will operate

Marianne Franklin on a guide to help people escape the attentions of public and private bodies capturing and capitalising on our online actions

Wageningen University president and author of Hamburgers in Paradise: The Stories Behind the Food We Eat on her appetite for good books, from Primo Levi to Claudia Roden.

Survey also finds that women do more work with the general public than male researchers

Steven Yearley finds merit but not proven mileage in putting CO₂ on ice to arrest global warming

Global Challenges Fund could be enabler of world-class science tackling global issues, says Malcolm von Schantz

Vice-chancellors say funding should be redirected to means-tested maintenance grants

Matthew Reisz is startled by the abusive responses to one of his articles

The rich case study detail is akin to an engrossing chat with a psychiatrist friend, says Amy L. Milton

Book of the week: Ethics aside, no useful information is to be gained from ‘coercive questioning’, says Steven Rose

Preparing to launch its multidisciplinary degree, institution bids others across Europe to follow suit

Blurring the lines between supervisor and friend can cause difficulties for academics and students alike, says study by Finnish researchers

Government relaxes student loan eligibility rules but confirms plan to freeze repayment threshold, as student opportunity funding also targeted

Landmark gift from foundation started by Irish-American billionaire will fund work in US and Ireland

President of US campus also seeks to aid the local economy and forge global partnerships

Scary puddings, the art of succinctness and First World War myth-making: perspectives from the author of Have Bacteria Won?

Cait MacPhee on personal accounts of gender trouble in the sciences

Asia doubles representation while European countries face varied performance

Interpretation of what we are feeling should never be reduced to mere physiology, says Jane O’Grady

Green Paper recommends use of metrics, despite July report’s reservations

However, success of Indian academics in the UK may be under threat as a result of universities’ focus on teaching excellence

Science and Technology Committee raises fears that resource spending has not kept up with new infrastructure

Adam Afriyie urges policymakers to test their preconceived ideologies against evidence

Author of new book The Cunning of Uncertainty fears pressure for scientific certainty is leading researchers to make promises they cannot deliver

Iain Foulkes on how scientists can win part of huge grant to push forward the frontiers of cancer research

The history of a sanctuary where science meets art is an emotionally charged work, says Timothy Mowl

Programme from the American Association for the Advancement of Science will provide professional training for community engagement managers

But UK overseas STEM postgraduates less likely to say the country is the best destination for career opportunities

Janet Sayers on a study of the emergence of a new way of thinking about our inner world

Helen Bynum lauds an exploration of the moral and social aspects of science through the evolution of a leading publication

UK is top in life sciences while Asia performance varies

Ellie Bothwell looks at the potential impact of Justin Trudeau’s election on the higher education system

Leading Renaissance scholar hailed as polymath and iconoclast following her death

Stephen Curry is campaigning against possible cuts to the UK research budget, and he needs your help

Cases underscore concerns about use of younger researchers’ work by senior colleagues without permission

Researchers must tell a good tale about their work without skewing the science, Cait MacPhee says

Inequality in income lowers the life expectancy of everyone in society, says Marcus Chown

Richard Joyner on a remarkable but forgotten chemist

Director Jeremy Farrar argues that current research culture damages scientists’ ability ‘to dream’

The Chinese president is visiting several of the UK’s top universities. But would they thrive in China? 

By Colleen Flaherty, for Inside Higher Ed

The value of the humanities to business is underestimated, but few departments are able to demonstrate relevance of studies to industry, Singapore audience is told

Vast majority find position in STEM-related careers, although fewer stay in research over the longer term

Public scrutiny may force up quality of peer review, suggests study

Anne Carter on the complex workings of our canine companions

Reports question whether scientists are removing sources of bias in experiments involving animals

The best forms of public engagement tend to be ‘dirt cheap’ and profitable, says author

Study recommends that universities use financial and market data to assess whether programmes are likely to succeed

Despite the ironic slips, article sheds light on how journals can tackle flawed science

Emeritus Cancer Research UK lab director shares chemistry prize with two US-based researchers for work on DNA

Study finds ‘super ties’ with another academic can lead to higher citation rates