The US is the world’s science superpower — but for how long?
This year's pivotal election will shape the future of US science. Rising international competition and domestic concerns are also at play.
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How to run a successful internship programme
Five researchers from around the world share advice for helping students and their mentors benefit from short-term internships.
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‘Look twice and forgive once’ when judging social behaviour
How should people judge someone when they know a lot about that person’s social behaviour? Mathematical modelling reveals a simple and effective method for assigning reputations that uses several observations and forgives some bad actions. This strategy benefits society by maintaining cooperation even without complex norms or public institutions previously considered essential.
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Bench to bedside
Translational science, the process of bringing research into the real world, has the potential to transform society — but the road to progress is long.
