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As adoption of registered reports is growing, two pieces in this issue take stock, providing recommendations and outlining next steps. We complement these pieces with practical advice on how to prepare a successful stage 1 submission.
Replication studies determine both the validity of scientific conclusions and provide insights into the type of methods and reporting that are necessary for robust results.
The scientific community needs to engage actively in the debate regarding the status of video game loot boxes and the potential risks they present for vulnerable populations.
Human beings are a social species that relies on cooperation to survive and thrive. Understanding how and why cooperation succeeds or fails is integral to solving the many global challenges we face.
Recent updates to the NIH clinical trials policies have caused a heated debate led by affected scientists. By broadening the debate to include diverse stakeholders within and outside the United States, we learn that the steps the NIH takes are in the right direction, but further adjustments are needed to ensure that the policy’s goals are met.
