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
03 / April / 2026 Pressure to appear confident fuels impostor syndrome in the workplace Survey of 1,000 American workers suggests self-doubt is less about competence and more to do with organizational culture and behavior among leadership By Daniel Dieb
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
31 / March / 2026 Citations in clinical practice guidelines do not always reflect true impact of research Study identifies hidden and symbolic citation patterns that distort the measurement of scientific impact in health policies By Editorial staff
23 / March / 2026 Women advance in science but struggle to reach academia’s top ranks A survey of 136 organizations reveals that 60% have gender equality policies, but fewer than 10% allocate a budget to implement them By Daniel Dieb
20 / March / 2026 Netherlands to create innovation agency modeled on DARPA New institution plans to spend €500 million euros on high-risk R&D and aims to bridge the “valley of death” between research and the market By Editorial staff
18 / March / 2026 UK makes diversity a requirement for funding research Guideline requires scientists to consider inclusion at every stage of research; experts urge scientific journals to do the same By Editorial staff
17 / March / 2026 Brazilian researchers warn G20 of “triple monotony” putting food system on the brink of collapse A system that reduced hunger in the twentieth century is now fueling obesity epidemic and superbugs, scientists warn By Editorial staff
16 / March / 2026 Software and physicians show similar performance in estimating ICU length of stay Brazilian study identifies limitations in projections based on both clinical experience and digital tools, but highlights that both can be important allies in resource management By Arthur Almeida
11 / March / 2026 European agencies reform research assessment to prioritize quality A study of 10 funding agencies highlights growing adoption of qualitative criteria and the discontinuation of metrics such as journal impact factors By Editorial staff
