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
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.
Postdoc Huajun Zhao, 42, is in custody on "a single count of economic espionage," reports the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
While opportunities in computer science are likely to be strong in the coming years, there's another area with lots of science-related jobs: health care.
E. O. Wilson says that only in a few fields do scientists need serious mathematical chops.
Noah Wilson-Rich started a company to support his work in bee immunity.
Career development expert Dave Jensen leverages years of experience in writing the definitive monthly column on science careers in industry.
Irene S. Levine, Ph.D., looks at issues that are faced by many young scientists but very rarely discussed in the lab, let alone in social circles.
Got something to say about starting or moving through a career in science? Here's your chance to let friends and colleagues know what's on your mind.
Beryl Lieff Benderly has been a regular contributor to Science Careers since 2003, writing on postdoc matters and other scientific workforce issues.
Adam Ruben, Ph.D., is a practicing scientist and the author of Surviving Your Stupid, Stupid Decision to Go to Grad School.