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A more interactive peer-review process can help authors build recognition, increase their impact, and win priority for their scientific work.

Science Careers looks at the pros and cons for young scientists to take part in interactive peer review processes both as authors and reviewers.
 

According to science historian Jon Agar, Margaret Thatcher's scientific training had a significant influence on her political career

Postdoc Huajun Zhao, 42, is in custody on "a single count of economic espionage," reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
 

E. O. Wilson says that only in a few fields do scientists need serious mathematical chops.

Research suggests potential gains for university STEM departments but likely losses for STEM workers.

After the blush of first love is gone, Rachel Ruhlen digs deep to find passion for her work.

Underrepresented minorities increase their share of faculty posts at 2-year colleges, while Asians rise at 4-year institutions and in industry.

NIH is seeking feedback from the community on how best to improve graduate and postdoctoral training.

Career opportunities for scientists are evolving as cancer research becomes increasingly collaborative.

Fátima Al-Shahrour is working to interpret the genome to help select more effective drugs for cancer patients.

Computer science veteran Ed Lazowska argues that his field is poised to dominate careers in the sciences.

A BLS analysis suggests that most of the growth in science careers over the next decade or so will be in computer science.

The university disputes the newspaper's account of a conflict involving claims of misconduct and an apparent suicide.
 

In an essay in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Donny Wong shares some key insights into how to successfully make the transition from a grad school bench to a corporate office.

Our sexy columnist ponders the importance of sexiness in science.

With good long-term funding prospects and attractive salaries, Germany has become a major contender in the global competition among nations to draw in top talent.

Investigations by The Guardian newspaper uncover disparities in the rates at which whites and minorities are admitted to competitive programs at Cambridge and Oxford universities.
 

Once you've thought hard about your skills, interests, and values, it's time to narrow the range of career options you ought to consider.

Well-informed students make better decisions about doctoral training and postdoctoral careers.