Academic

Move over, publication lists. A new set of online tools are being used to measure academic performance.

Not only does Southern China want to be an export powerhouse—it also wants to be a stronghold for science. And with initiatives in space science, high energy physics, and genomics, it is geared up to do so.

New measures implemented by the Central Government—increased funding  and easing of green card restrictions, among others—are aimed at attracting more non-native researchers to China. 

Known for its majestic landscape and melodic language, Wales has also become a science powerhouse through funding and hiring initiatives.

It’s a skill not often taught in grad school, but reviewing papers and grant proposals can provide a significant boost in one’s early career.

Love academia but not-so-sure about becoming a professor? Fret not, there are plenty of job opportunities other than professorships in higher education.

Manchester will be on display this year as the host of the 2016 EuroScience Open Forum. And the city has a lot to offer.

In the growing field of precision oncology, researchers with molecular and computational backgrounds are needed more than ever.

Nonhuman primate research under review … Applications solicited for broadening participation initiative … Using social media data for research … Data Stories Contest

Children’s ages, peer environment quality, and recent funding affect decisions to move to new institutions, a new study suggests

Breastfeeding while pursuing a scientific career can be a challenge, but it isn’t insurmountable

Communicating with comedy … Crowdsourcing creates authorship complications … Wage gap … Scientific societies and sexual harassment … Working Life

A new book offers guidance to young researchers and their supervisors on how they can implement the best research practices wherever they are.

Scientists should acknowledge their imperfections, our columnist argues

Eco-minded entrepreneurs use business to promote sustainable fishing.

Budget news … Sexual misconduct … Open science for Zika … Behind the scenes with gravitational waves … Working Life