Research inefficiencies can generate huge waste: evidence from biomedical research has
shown that most research is avoidably wasted and steps have been taken to tackle this …

In many scientific disciplines, common research practices have led to unreliable and
exaggerated evidence about scientific phenomena. Here we describe some of these …

In a recent editorial, the Editors-in-Chief of Journal of Experimental Biology argued that
consensus building, data sharing, and better integration across disciplines are needed to …

Collaborative efforts to directly replicate empirical studies in the medical and social sciences
have revealed alarmingly low rates of replicability, a phenomenon dubbed the 'replication …

Field studies are essential to reliably quantify ecological responses to global change
because they are exposed to realistic climate manipulations. Yet such studies are limited in …

Genetic diversity within species represents a fundamental yet underappreciated level of
biodiversity. Because genetic diversity can indicate species resilience to changing climate …

The knowledge‐action gap in conservation science and practice occurs when research
outputs do not result in actions to protect or restore biodiversity. Among the diverse and …

Photoperiod is a common cue for seasonal plasticity and phenology, but climate change can
create cue–environment mismatches for organisms that rely on it. Evolution could potentially …

The term 'open science'refers to a range of methods, tools, platforms and practices that aim
to make scientific research more accessible, transparent, reproducible and reliable. This …

The complex and rapid environmental changes brought about by urbanization pose
significant challenges to organisms. The multifaceted effects of urbanization often make it …