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15 / July / 2026

Researchers seeking to innovate must test hypotheses beyond the lab

Camila Hernandes Pinheiro, innovation director at Einstein Hospital Israelita, explains the difference between invention and innovation—and how to turn research into business

By Juliana Protásio

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07 / July / 2026

Writing research articles and proposals requires different skills

Authors compile recommendations for researchers at every career stage, from PhD students to senior faculty members, to help them develop their academic writing and improve their chances of securing funding

By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade

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02 / July / 2026

What hinders interdisciplinary researchers

Australian study links interdisciplinary careers to temporary contracts, slow career progression, and lower pay

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29 / June / 2026

Early-career research supervisors must foster integration and provide emotional support

A paper published in PLOS Computational Biology offers practical guidance on defining project scope, promoting autonomy, and embracing open science for supervisors starting out

By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade

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26 / June / 2026

Europe proposes minimum standards to protect researchers

Science Europe report calls for job stability, salary transparency, social security, and better prospects in academia

25 / June / 2026

Young researchers under growing pressure to remain in science

Nature Index survey reveals less autonomy, greater risk of leaving research, and generational differences over impact and open access

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22 / June / 2026

Why feeding AI with documents is not enough for high-quality scientific review

Researcher recommends an incremental approach to analyzing papers, enabling greater control, traceability, and critical thinking

By Juliana Protásio

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19 / June / 2026

AI shifts from competitive edge to key competence for researchers

ResearchComp update highlights the need for researchers across all fields to understand the uses, limitations, and risks of the technology

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15 / June / 2026

Scientific writing: a step-by-step guide to the ethical use of AI

Tools can automate tasks and refine text, but transparency and human involvement remain the cornerstones of scientific output

By Juliana Protásio

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11 / June / 2026

ChatGPT and other AI redefine scientific literature review

Study shows how tools such as ChatGPT, Elicit, and Research Rabbit can speed up literature reviews without replacing researcher analysis

By Arthur Almeida

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