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Give UK science the overhaul it urgently needs
As the United Kingdom installs its next government, most of the problems it must tackle — from environmental to medical and social issues — are underpinned by science research and policy. Nature spoke to five researchers about their concerns and what actions they think the government should take. MARIE CLAIRE BRISBOIS :Look for solutions across…
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‘Chemical recycling’: 15-minute reaction turns old clothes into useful molecules
Piles of discarded clothes wait to be sorted at a textile-recycling factory in Taiwan.Credit: Annabelle Chih/Getty Researchers have developed a chemical-processing technique that can break down fabrics into reusable molecules, even when they contain a mixture of materials. The process, outlined in a Science Advances paper on 3 July1, shows that chemical recycling can give…
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Why scientific integrity matters now more than ever
This year, 49% of the world will go to the polls. Political support for science-informed policy is not a given. Maria Caffrey, a whistleblower who defended scientific integrity under the Trump administration, offers advice on media engagement during this time. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access options Access through…
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Lab-grown embryo models: UK unveils first ever rules to guide research
Human embryos are used to study early development, but lab-grown versions sidestep some ethical issues.Credit: Zernicka-Goetz Laboratory, Cambridge University/Science Photo Library The United Kingdom has developed its first rules to guide research using human embryo models. Scientists say they are pleased the country has clarified its position on the fast-moving field. The voluntary code of…
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Daily briefing: Western scientists get rejected papers published faster
Hello Nature readers, would you like to get this Briefing in your inbox free every day? Sign up here. A tumour (artificially coloured) fills the alveolus of a human lung. Some evidence suggests that risk of these cancers decreases with age. Credit: Moredun Animal Health Ltd/Science Photo Library Why lung cancer risk declines in old…
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Fred Allendorf: Science & Nature: Does truth matter?
I began writing this column nearly two years ago because of my concern about the lack of understanding of science in our society. As a biologist, I have spent my life trying to understand the truth about the world in which we live. We have entered what has been called the post-truth period of politics…
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Portsmouth Public Library Will Be At Seacoast Science Center’s Nature@Nite
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Enhancing human mobility research with open and standardized datasets
Human mobility research intersects with various disciplines, with profound implications for urban planning, transportation engineering, public health, disaster management, and economic analysis. Here, we discuss the urgent need for open and standardized datasets in the field, including current challenges and lessons from other computational science domains, and propose collaborative efforts to enhance the validity and…
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Did the diarist who chronicled the Great Fire of London make up a scientific instrument?
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UK election: three research priorities for the next government
Unless more equitable ways of funding UK universities are found, students could end up with fewer places to choose from.Credit: Oli Scarff/AFP/Getty “Shock delay to net-zero pledges turns UK from climate leader to laggard.” This unflattering headline from a 2023 Nature editorial gives a flavour of the disconnect between the UK government and scientific community…