07 / May / 2026 Experienced researchers frequent among authors in predatory journals Pressure to publish and loopholes in Qualis favor journals that forgo peer review and guarantee quick publication By Samuel Fernandes
05 / May / 2026 Norwegian writing methodology increases approval rate of scientific funding proposals by 30% Courses at the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research reverse the traditional approach, posting approval rates of between 15% and 30% By Gilberto Stam
04 / May / 2026 Bureaucracy, rigid hierarchies, and brain drain limit research in Brazil, study says A survey of more than one hundred researchers from Brazil, China, Germany, and India maps the factors that drive (and hinder) scientific excellence By Daniel Dieb
17 / April / 2026 International programs seek scientific talent in response to US budget cuts Initiatives in countries such as Germany, France, and Brazil are increasing their support for US-based researchers seeking a more stable environment By Samuel Fernandes
16 / April / 2026 Can social media impact your health? Case against Meta and YouTube reignites debate Researcher compares the impact of Big Tech to that of the tobacco industry and advocates for new regulatory framework to protect children and adolescents By Gabriela Monteiro
10 / April / 2026 DATASUS: why Brazil collects so much health data—but still makes few decisions using it Open-access databases have put Brazil on the global map, but fragmentation and gaps make it difficult to turn information into health decisions By Marília Marasciulo
09 / April / 2026 Texas approves US$3 billion for a dementia research institute The initiative replicates a successful model for cancer research funding and could become one of the world’s largest funders of research on neurodegenerative diseases By Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
08 / April / 2026 What’s next for Latin American science? Experts gather in São Paulo to discuss the future Organized by Einstein, “Voices of Latin American Science” examines innovation, science policy, and the challenges facing research in the region By Editorial staff
06 / April / 2026 Use of AI in scientific research may undermine the training of early-career researchers Early reliance on AI tools may undermine learning, critical thinking and the authenticity of academic work, according to a researcher at Einstein By Editorial staff
01 / April / 2026 Communicating scientific uncertainties can weaken support for public policies, study finds Study with over 1,100 participants finds that a lack of scientific consensus affects support for regulatory policies on microplastics By Editorial staff
