Goal: to double national R&D investment by 2017

In the 11 February 2011 issue, Science and its sister publications present a special collection of papers that explore the challenges associated with improving the collection, curation, and use of research data. To delve deeper into these issues, we polled...

Instead of weighing a scientist's fame based on his or her citation history or prestigious award commendations, the Gonzo Scientist has teamed up the Harvard University's Adrian Veres to create a Science Hall of Fame that relies on a more...

Every December, our editors and News staff face the challenge of reviewing what science has accomplished around the world in the past 12 months, so as to select our "breakthroughs of the year." The task is an invigorating one, providing...

We welcome your reactions to the social, economic, and political issues raised in Philip Kitcher's essay review and the eight books themselves....