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European Research Council Head Pleads for Openness at G7 Science Summit
The president of the European Research Council has pleaded with G7 science ministers not to strangle global cooperation by further tightening research security measures, as Western countries worry about leaking valuable knowledge to China and Russia. During a gathering in Italy this week, Maria Leptin told ministers that there would be "costs to applying restrictions" during a special closed-door discussion on research security and integrity.
Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt? New Discovery Means Scientists Are One Step Closer
Compounds called polyphenols, found in green tea and berries, can help stabilise the ice cream.
Climate Action from a Gender Perspective: A Systematic Review of the Impact of Climate Policies on Inequality
Climate Action from a Gender Perspective: A Systematic Review of the Impact of Climate Policies on Inequality
This systematic review highlights the scarcity of research integrating a gender perspective into climate policy impact assessments and calls for more gender-sensitive analyses and the application of feminist theory to address this gap.
Innovation Report Delivers 'wake-up Call' for Europe
Stakeholders are calling for more research and innovation funding at EU and national level after the latest figures from the European Commission showed Europe's innovation performance is growing more slowly than in China and internal geographical differences persist.
Europe's Ariane-6 Rocket Set to Launch into Space with Swiss Collaboration
Switzerland is one of the 13 countries participating in the Ariane-6 programme, covering 2.4% of the total project cost.
What's Needed to Boost Health Research Collaboration with the Global South
What's Needed to Boost Health Research Collaboration with the Global South
The EU can assist health and life sciences research in the Global South by helping to digitise patient records, improve data collection and implement new health policies, said participants at a Science|Business roundtable.
How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-health Crisis in Science
How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-health Crisis in Science
Universities and institutions across the globe are exploring unique initiatives to help their students and staff cope with the stress of research.
ERC Grants - Eligibility of Swiss Host Institutions
Three of the ERC's upcoming grant competitions to be launched in 2024 will be open to researchers based in Swiss entities.
Enhancing the Right to Science
Enhancing the right to science is increasingly recognized as a central piece in the multi-facetted puzzle of solving the triple planetary crisis. Its role as a cross-cutting catalyst in relation to other human rights dimensions of major global challenges from pandemics, biodiversity, toxics to climate change, calls for far more comprehensive attention to the bundle of rights linking science, scientists and scientific practice to contemporary sustainability responses
No Shame, No Blame - How to Make Retractions Work
The retraction of academic papers often functions as an indictment against the reputation of a researcher. For retractions to function as an effective corrective to the scholarly record, they need shed this reputation.
UK Election: Scientists Welcome Labour's Landslide Win
Struggling universities should be near the top of the new government's agenda, say researchers.
The Misplaced Incentives in Academic Publishing
Scientists who spend time peer-reviewing manuscripts don't get rewarded for their efforts. It's time to change that.
Why Scientific Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever
This year, 49% of the world will go to the polls. Political support for science-informed policy is not a given. Maria Caffrey, a whistleblower who defended scientific integrity under the Trump administration, offers advice on media engagement during this time.
Joint Calls with India Expected As Brussels Seeks Deeper Tech Ties
The EU is planning several joint calls with India in next year's work programme for Horizon Europe, as Brussels tries to strengthen its links with New Delhi, in order to weaken Russian influence.
Five Fascinating Science Museums Across the World That You Must Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Five Fascinating Science Museums Across the World That You Must Add to Your Travel Bucket List
Science museums are gateways to the wonders of the natural world, offering engaging and educational experiences for visitors of all ages. Here are five fascinat
Is Your Research a Trade Secret? South Korean Data-sharing Case is a Wake-up Call
Is Your Research a Trade Secret? South Korean Data-sharing Case is a Wake-up Call
As science becomes more globalized, researchers must safeguard sensitive data from inadvertent legal breaches.
Borderlands Gamers Fuel the Next Generation of Citizen Science
Researchers explore how video games can improve scientific understanding of the tree of life.
Associate Editors: Please Jump in the Mosh Pit
Journal associate editors must ruffle feathers from time to time during the publication process for the greater scientific good.
European Research Collaboration Has Seen a Huge Rise - and Deepening Concentration
European Research Collaboration Has Seen a Huge Rise - and Deepening Concentration
Research collaboration is growing apace and shows no signs of stopping. According to the latest research and innovation data from the European Commission, the number of co-patents, joint publications and multinational EU projects, are all on the rise.
The Ecosystem: Learn to Live with the East-west Innovation Gap, Commission is Told
The Ecosystem: Learn to Live with the East-west Innovation Gap, Commission is Told
The EU's ambition of levelling up innovation in every region of Europe is misguided, according to a senior European Commission advisory group.
Europe Reviews Science Diplomacy Policy After Ukraine Invasion Shock
Europe Reviews Science Diplomacy Policy After Ukraine Invasion Shock
As Russian troops massed on the Ukrainian border in February 2022, waiting for a signal to invade from the Kremlin, scientific relations between Russia and Europe were looking healthy.
Judge Open Science by Its Outcomes, Not Its Outputs
Counting publications does not build equity, integrity and value.
Research Evaluation Should Be Pragmatic, Not a Choice Between Peer Review and Metrics
Research Evaluation Should Be Pragmatic, Not a Choice Between Peer Review and Metrics
A more nuanced balance between the use of metrics and peer review in research assessment might be needed.
Member States Call for a Greater Role in Shaping FP10
Member states have laid out their broad plans for the next framework research programme, FP10, calling for EU governments to be more involved in strategic priority setting, and for the creation of 'Collaborative Research Actions' to support basic research.
EU Needs a Strong R&I Ecosystem More Than Ever, Commission Report Finds
Annual report on EU science, research and innovation performance defines challenges in a time of increasingly tense geopolitics
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