Bees and hoverflies gobble fake pollen, benefiting both insect and plant
Study suggests pollinators find the pseudopollen of at least one orchid species delicious.
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South China: A rising power in science
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. -
Foreign-born scientists find a home in China
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. -
Building a translational medicine powerhouse in China
Translational medicine has received a shot in the arm thanks to recent efforts from China’s central and regional governments. These efforts present many opportunities for researchers to build a career in biomedicine. -
Elsewhere in Science: Primate research, diversity, data visualization, and more
Nonhuman primate research under review … Applications solicited for broadening participation initiative … Using social media data for research … Data Stories Contest -
Breastfeeding while building a career
Breastfeeding while pursuing a scientific career can be a challenge, but it isn’t insurmountable -
Elsewhere in Science: Science comedy, authorship complications, sexual harassment, and more
Communicating with comedy … Crowdsourcing creates authorship complications … Wage gap … Scientific societies and sexual harassment … Working Life -
Responsible research guidelines for the global scientist
A new book offers guidance to young researchers and their supervisors on how they can implement the best research practices wherever they are. -
Yes, you're a great scientist; now shut up about it
Scientists should acknowledge their imperfections, our columnist argues -
Sustainable seafood entrepreneurs share their tips for success
Eco-minded entrepreneurs use business to promote sustainable fishing. -
Elsewhere in Science, 12 Feb. 2016
Budget news … Sexual misconduct … Open science for Zika … Behind the scenes with gravitational waves … Working Life -
How fear can limit your career potential
These three fears can interfere with your job search success, but only if you let them -
Engineering professor who helped uncover Flint water crisis speaks out despite the risks
Marc Edwards discusses the “perverse incentives” that can get in the way of scientists making a difference -
Getting credit for peer review
Online platforms help researchers track their peer reviewing activity, which could help their career advancement -
Elsewhere in Science, 5 Feb 2016
Presidential politics … Call for jailed chemist’s release … Cancer moonshot funding … Publishing replications … Working Life -
From flavonoids to flavor
A postdoc follows a scientific passion from the lab to entrepreneurship
