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The genetic and behavioral diversity of the zebra finch, both in the wild and in captivity, make it well-suited for neuroethological studies of vocal learning, culture, and social bonding.

Geneticists should include links to and information about permanently preserved voucher specimens on genome databases and publications.

The MAVEN Initiative has been designed to encourage mid-career women scientists, particularly women of color, to move into leadership positions in science.

A preregistered survey experiment spanning six disciplines has found weak evidence of bias in favour of authors from high-status countries and institutions.

Challenging anyone who spreads falsehoods is an important part of respecting the truth in both science and the wider world.

The ASAP initiative promotes open and collaborative practices, and works with other foundations and projects in an effort to understand the mechanisms responsible for the onset and progression of Parkinson's.

Hypothetical battles between animals can be used to interest the general public in biology.

The number of articles containing non-inclusive terms such as "blacklist" and "whitelist" are increasing in the life sciences literature.

Grant applications submitted to the NIH by African-American/Black PIs are less likely to be funded than applications from white PIs, and the NIH must find a solution that eliminates this racial disparity.

Increasing validity should be a priority when deciding which preclinical experiments to replicate and when performing replications.