Algorithms can have enormous consequences on people’s lives, yet a federal law prevents us from studying whether they may be biased, unfair or discriminatory.
Women and early career academics are more likely to take up these teaching-only roles.
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In science, the word ‘theory’ has a very specific meaning that’s easy for nonscientists to misunderstand or misconstrue. Here’s what a theory must withstand to be accepted by the scientific community.
Intellectual inquiry and expertise are under sustained attack, says Barney Glover.
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There are major systemic problems associated with peer review that are negatively affecting scientific credibility.
The Ford Kuga brand has been blemished in South Africa by its propensity to burst into flames which has caused a recall of over 4000 cars.
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Academics worldwide are calling for the US president to reconsider the executive order on immigration, which many say is damaging to research collaboration.
Get a taste of a drone-enabled future by looking at innovations and explorations from researchers, students and employees at one of the nation’s largest university systems.
A work of fiction gives an interesting insight into the real world of science research.
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Thomas Barlow is more used to writing factual reports on science innovation, so his first novel gives an entertaining insight into the science community.
What’s the best way to measure research impact?
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This move to measure the impact of university research on society introduces many new challenges that were not previously relevant when evaluation focused solely on academic merit.
Previous Vice President of the Academy of Science of South Africa and DSI-NRF SARChI chair in Fungal Genomics, Professor in Genetics, University of Pretoria, University of Pretoria