Open Science Pushes Neuroscience Toward Climate Goals

Sustainable neuroscience through open science

Nature2026.03.23Updated 23d ago

Neuroscience is crucial for understanding human behaviour. Yet, its resource-intensive methods contribute to the climate crisis. We call on neuroscientists to align their research with ecological sustainability goals across the research cycle and propose three key steps: replace unfocused data collection, reduce excessive emissions and refine imprecise methods.

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Neuroscientists are being urged to adopt sustainable practices as the field's resource-intensive methods significantly contribute to climate change. Experts propose three key steps: eliminating unfocused data collection, reducing emissions, and refining imprecise research methods. The movement aims to align neuroscience research with ecological sustainability throughout the entire research cycle.

Key topics:neuroscience open science sustainability climate change research methods

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