Scientific Community

Reviewers are less likely to recommend rejecting a manuscript if they're referenced

Research pioneers, plus a cancer advocate, receive 2005 Lasker Awards

Selecting the right reviewers may help get your paper published

Richard Klausner will leave post held for 3 years

Abandoning his life's work to the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, a scientist faces an uncertain future

Workshop to advance research in disputed Kashmir region

Researcher proposes "h index" to measure impact of scientists' work

Four AAAS symposia tackle overpopulation, string theory, the causes of disease, and what makes us human

Eight foundations join forces for brain tumor research

Two reports released today outline plans to deal with lack of faculty diversity

First round of grants expected this Fall

Move is final step in a rocky tenure

Record number of women represented

Despite prominence, case will likely have small impact on research

New York high school student awarded $100,000 scholarship for work on neurotoxin detection

Michael Griffin, known for his technical expertise, lacks predecessor's connections