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Taking stock of the Naylor report, 5 years on
Some say there’s been too little progress toward supporting Canadian research in fundamental science. In 2016, then science minister Kirsty Duncan convened a panel of experts…
Sci-Hub downloads show countries where pirate paper site is most used
Researchers worldwide are accessing papers using the site — but China tops the chart, with more than 25 million downloads over the past month. Download figures…
Building Blocks
From the origins of life to a new approach to pharmaceuticals, Moran Frenkel-Pinter explores the processes and potential of chemical evolution. For as long as she…
Social-media platforms failing to tackle abuse of scientists
A report by activists found that half of debunked online disinformation targeting three prominent scientists remains live and unlabelled. Social-media sites such as Facebook and Twitter…
Scientists Found a Nitrogen-Fixing Seagrass
Adopting a strategy that is all but unheard of in the sea, this seagrass produces an essential nutrient the same way peas do. The meadows of…
Clues About Who Will Get Long COVID
A new study points to a particular antibody “signature” to predict the likelihood of lingering COVID-19 symptoms. A significant proportion of people who contract COVID-19 —…