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Feeding the planet's population is an urgent issue that needs a solution from scientists in many different fields.

The number of women embarking on science careers has been increasing steadily during the past several decades. Although women scientists continue to be underrepresented at the faculty level, many women have established rewarding and successful careers in science—thanks in part to having had role models and mentors whose paths they could follow.

Denmark's Øresund bridge—connecting Copenhagen to southern Sweden—symbolizes the country's strengths in connecting basic and applied research, and academic and corporate interests.

A postdoc's new company wins one the 37 coveted first-round ARPA-E grants.

Portuguese cellular biologist Mónica Bettencourt-Dias sees promoting science communication as an integral part of her job.

A career adviser offers tips on writing a critical piece of your graduate school application.

PECASE winner Benjamin tenOever is an unconventional virologist who's working to make his discoveries clinically relevant.

Two young paleontologists tell how they got involved in the fieldwork that uncovered Ardipithecus ramidus in Ethiopia and how their careers have evolved since.

When a principal investigator dies, it leaves behind a scientific gap, practical problems, and grieving colleagues.

An encounter with a lupus patient crystallized one scientist's concept of "translational research" and fundamentally changed the focus of her lab.

Working longer hours doesn't necessarily mean getting more done.

What are the best strategies for funding high-risk, high-reward research?

Project management, as a career track and a core skill, requires detail management, good communication, and people skills.

Eastern European scientists have many opportunities to benefit from international collaborations at home.

With the right support, it is possible to succeed in science after a family-related hiatus.

The year 2009 has been a time of change for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. With a weakened global economy and dwindling drug pipelines, many of the companies that made the list of Science's 2009 top employers are finding that maintaining innovation through collaborations and partnerships is critical to success.

Three passionate scientists describe their careers dealing with human rights and humanitarian issues.

The global financial crisis has beaten down science budgets everywhere. So it's no surprise that science-spending forecasts for Europe are grim.

María Pascual has influenced European policy from her perch in regulatory affairs at an adult stem cell drug development company in Spain.

There are no fail-safe recipes for success, but some basic, tried-and-true principles can be counted on.