I want to ensure that Africans take part in the AI revolutionVukosi Marivate is addressing racial diversity in AI through initiatives that empower African researchers and promote inclusion in scientific communities.
US science is under threat now scientists are fighting backScientists are stepping into activism due to threats against research funding, highlighting a shift in their traditional roles.
Stand Up for Science Rally in San FranciscoStand Up For Science 2025 aims to rally support for science as a public good and defend it against censorship and inequality.
US science is under threat now scientists are fighting backScientists are stepping into activism due to threats against research funding, highlighting a shift in their traditional roles.
Stand Up for Science Rally in San FranciscoStand Up For Science 2025 aims to rally support for science as a public good and defend it against censorship and inequality.
Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the SciencesFunding opportunities for underrepresented researchers are jeopardized due to an executive order banning diversity-related activities at federal agencies.
Trump's Plan to Defund the NIH Will Ruin a National TreasureThe United States' biomedical research, fueled by NIH funding, faces ideological attacks that threaten its integrity and contributions to scientific diversity.
Study: gender gaps persist for female scientistsFemale biomedical researchers receiving more grants, but senior scientists receive the majority, leaving junior female scientists with fewer opportunities.
Trump's Plan to Defund the NIH Will Ruin a National TreasureThe United States' biomedical research, fueled by NIH funding, faces ideological attacks that threaten its integrity and contributions to scientific diversity.
Study: gender gaps persist for female scientistsFemale biomedical researchers receiving more grants, but senior scientists receive the majority, leaving junior female scientists with fewer opportunities.
Trump Abruptly Cancels Crucial Science Reviews at NIH, World's Largest Public Funder of Biomedical ResearchThe Trump administration's actions have created unprecedented uncertainty in US health research funding, affecting operations at the NIH.
The 'PhD influencers' logging lab life on TikTok and InstagramPhD students are gaining popularity as 'influencers' on social media by sharing their research experiences and representing diversity in science.
Championing queer scientists of colour: 'I don't think we've scratched the surface on systemic exclusion'The article emphasizes the need for more inclusion and support for queer scientists, particularly those of color, to address systemic barriers in STEM.
Maggie Aderin-Pocock on diversity: 'It's hard to find an argument against it'Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a prominent Black female scientist in the UK, advocates for STEM, space technology, and science communication to inspire under-represented groups.
The 'PhD influencers' logging lab life on TikTok and InstagramPhD students are gaining popularity as 'influencers' on social media by sharing their research experiences and representing diversity in science.
Championing queer scientists of colour: 'I don't think we've scratched the surface on systemic exclusion'The article emphasizes the need for more inclusion and support for queer scientists, particularly those of color, to address systemic barriers in STEM.
Maggie Aderin-Pocock on diversity: 'It's hard to find an argument against it'Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a prominent Black female scientist in the UK, advocates for STEM, space technology, and science communication to inspire under-represented groups.
How Los Angeles neighbours partnered to show under-represented students the 'unspoken rules' to successThe JPL internship program enhances diversity by providing year-round research opportunities to underrepresented students in astrobiology.
I had my white colleagues walk in a Black student's shoes for a dayFreeman Hrabowski's bold actions and commitment to Black student success in STEM have significantly increased diversity in scientific disciplines.
How Los Angeles neighbours partnered to show under-represented students the 'unspoken rules' to successThe JPL internship program enhances diversity by providing year-round research opportunities to underrepresented students in astrobiology.
I had my white colleagues walk in a Black student's shoes for a dayFreeman Hrabowski's bold actions and commitment to Black student success in STEM have significantly increased diversity in scientific disciplines.
Nine books to help shape your science career in 2025Jasmin Graham left academia to build a supportive network for Black women in science, creating Minorities in Shark Sciences (MISS).
'I get paid for my outputs, not because I am Maori': why Indigenous researchers often face double dutyAmanda Black advocates for the integration of Indigenous values in research while promoting diversity and equity in the scientific community.
Oceanographer Dawn Wright: When we reached the bottom, we saw a beer bottle'Dawn Wright is the first Black person to descend to Challenger Deep, underscoring the importance of human exploration in oceanography.
Nobel prizes are globally unrepresentative - the nomination process must be opened upThe Nobel Prize selection process needs to diversify to better reflect global scientific contributions.
What will it take to open South Korean research to the world?The Center for Quantum Nanoscience showcases how international collaboration and diverse teams drive breakthroughs in quantum research.
I'm a Palestinian scientist building a more inclusive futureRana Dajani's journey from challenges to achievements in promoting diversity and supporting women in science.
Defying the stereotype of Black resilienceKaela S. Singleton co-founded Black In Neuro to provide support, mentorship, and professional development for Black neuroscience researchers and allies.
World's Largest Digital Camera Built in the Bay Area to Illuminate Mysteries of the Universe | KQEDThe world's biggest digital camera, installed by SLAC scientists, will survey the southern night sky for the next decade.
Which scientists get mentioned in the news? Mostly ones with Anglo names, says studyScientists with Asian or African names were 15% less likely to be mentioned in media coverage of research.
Why female students at an inner London school are seeing scientists in a different lightCelebrating diversity in science through Nature Careers' Where I Work photoshoot series.
Science and religion have profound differences - they should be kept apartReligious scientists tend to avoid discussing their faith at work, hindering diversity in science, especially among women and people of color.