Science and technology are society's main engines of prosperity. Who gets to drive them?
Global figures on diversity in the science and engineering workforce are hard to come by, but what we know is not flattering
Gender and culture influence research on a fundamental level
Citizen Science Is Stimulating a Wealth of Innovative Projects
Networked technology and social media are enabling outsiders to gather and crunch data
Scientists Draw on Personal Experience to Guide Their Curiosity
How a researcher’s background can determine her mission
Time to Raise the Profile of Women and Minorities in Science
To change the equation, start changing the perception
State of the World’s Science 2013
The growing connectedness of the world and the rising contribution of scientists and engineers from all continents have broadened the possibilities for human creativity
State of the World’s Science 2012
The pursuit of knowledge is now a global enterprise. Scientific American and Nature have teamed up on this special report on how this trend is changing the way science is done, and how it informs the world...
How Diversity Makes Us Smarter
Being around people who are different from us makes us more creative, more diligent and harder-working
When I Learned the Value of Diversity for Innovation
In a diverse team, the best ideas are more likely to rise to the top
3 Myths Plus a Few Best Practices for Achieving Diversity
There is no formula for bringing diversity to the workplace or classroom, but new research that deepens our understanding of how diversity operates suggests some modestly successful strategies...
How Nations Fare in PhDs by Sex [Interactive]
How women and men fare in doctoral studies around the world