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German biologist appointed head of Europe’s basic science agency
Maria Leptin is seen as safe leader for the European Research Council after dramatic departure of her predecessor -
National Academy of Sciences ejects biologist Francisco Ayala in the wake of sexual harassment findings
Prominent evolutionary biologist is the second to be removed from prestigious group for sexual misconduct -
‘Impossible to ignore’: How a former neuroscientist and dancer is turning research into art
Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya’s bold murals bring the research of women scientists to the public -
Atmospheric science is overwhelmingly white. Black scientists have ignited a change
Alumni from a Howard University program are now leaders at federal science agencies. Can academia follow its lead? -
‘I’m still feeling that we’re failing’: Exasperated WHO leader speaks out about vaccine inequity
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus had expected more social responsibility in the face of a global crisis -
Harvard bans former anthropology chair after finding persistent sexual harassment
Gary Urton “no longer welcome” on campus -
Biden’s new science adviser shares views on foreign influence, research budgets, and more
In first day on the job, Eric Lander discusses climate, ARPA-H, and open access -
Biden’s nominee for science chief issues apology, defends character at confirmation hearing
Eric Lander faced pointed questions from Democrats and Republicans -
How scientists are teasing apart the biology of Long COVID
Two researchers explain the importance of rigorously designed studies -
‘Sink into your grief.’ How one scientist confronts the emotional toll of climate change
In new book, Kimberly Nicholas describes students “running into a house that is on fire” -
Top German psychologist fabricated data, investigation finds
University commission says anxiety expert pressured whistleblowers over manipulated study data -
Health official ousted by Trump to lead private coronavirus tracking effort
Rick Bright takes new position at the Rockefeller Foundation -
Top German geoscientist fired after police raid, faces allegations of financial crimes
Reinhard Hüttl, former national academy president, was head of the German Research Centre for Geosciences -
Postage stamp to honor female physicist who many say should have won the Nobel Prize
Chien-Shiung Wu proved the universe knows its right from its left -
Archaeologist who used Nazi salute retires
Students and others had called for his firing
