To maximise its potential, science needs more than investment

A more holistic approach to knowledge will help prevent future pandemics

Filling the gaps between disciplines and between science and technology could lead to greater progress than AI, says Jinghai Li

By Jinghai Li

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Coronavirus speeds journals’ shift towards open access

Scientists fighting for more publicly available research say changes made during Covid-19 crisis have influenced their efforts

By Jack Grove

13 May

Open data ‘tougher’ than open access and needs ‘mindset change’

Huge rewards could ensue if governments bankroll the systematic sharing of research data, but experts warn of unintended consequences

By John Ross

31 January

The best translational researchers are basic researchers

Life science is a big part of the UK government’s industrial strategy, but neglecting basic research will drive top researchers abroad and threaten the flow of translatable discoveries, says Philippe Froguel

By Philippe Froguel

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Reader's comments (2)

#1 Submitted by svalacco on June 24, 2020 - 6:07pm

Interesting comment on covid vaccine. Would it be better to have a higher chance of success on one big project or multiple projects with a lower chance of individual project success?

#2 Submitted by jhli_ipe_ac_cn on June 27, 2020 - 10:38am

Surely, a big project can integrate different teams' capabilities in a coordinative way to be sure the direction and chance are optimized.

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