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Fallout from Israel-Hamas war causing ‘significant harm’ to researchers in Israel, survey finds

Fallout from Israel-Hamas war causing ‘significant harm’ to researchers in Israel, survey finds

Academic researchers in Israel say they are being “affected dramatically” by negative international reactions to Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza, a recent survey finds. And many fear the professional fallout from the war will become much worse in the future.

Final U.S. spending bills offer gloomy outlook for science

Final U.S. spending bills offer gloomy outlook for science

This week, the U.S. Congress is expected to approve six 2024 spending bills that call for sizable cuts or essentially flat budgets at a number of major federal research agencies

ERROR: A Bug Bounty Program for Science

ERROR: A Bug Bounty Program for Science

ERROR is a bug bounty program for science to systematically detect and report errors in academic publications.

Financing Nature-Based Solutions for a Better Future

Financing Nature-Based Solutions for a Better Future

Inger Andersen of UNEP underscores the urgency of nature-based solutions and calls for increased financing to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. She urges investment in protected areas and sustainable practices, emphasizing the intrinsic value of nature in addressing global challenges, speaking during the UN Science-Policy-Business Forum session at UNEA-6.

The Unseen Cost: How U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Researchers Threatens Scientific Collaboration

The Unseen Cost: How U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Researchers Threatens Scientific Collaboration

Explore the complex landscape of scientific collaboration for Chinese researchers in the U.S. amidst heightened tensions and policy changes. Understand the impact on international collaboration and the future of scientific exchange.

Science Creep is a Menace - Washington Examiner

Science Creep is a Menace - Washington Examiner

Holden Thorp, the editor-in-chief of Science, described a discussion during the recent meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Addressing Climate Change With Behavioral Science: A Global Intervention Tournament in 63 Countries

Addressing Climate Change With Behavioral Science: A Global Intervention Tournament in 63 Countries

A recent study tested expert-crowd-sourced interventions for climate mitigation outcomes.

The UNESCO Open Science Outlook: There is Progress, but It is Unequal

The UNESCO Open Science Outlook: There is Progress, but It is Unequal

Last December, UNESCO published the first global report on the trends of Open Science (OS). OS is increasing but does so unevenly and its monitoring is mainly focused on outputs, missing potential progress in participation and dialogue.

A Call for Pan-African Collaboration in Shaping the Future of Science, Technology and Innovation

A Call for Pan-African Collaboration in Shaping the Future of Science, Technology and Innovation

Dr Farai Kapfudzaruwa, Research and Strategic Partnerships Manager at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, calls for an African forum to craft a coherent strategy for positive change in the African STI landscape.

Announcing Reformscape: a New Online Tool to Explore Responsible Academic Career Assessment and Drive Positive Change | DORA

Announcing Reformscape: a New Online Tool to Explore Responsible Academic Career Assessment and Drive Positive Change | DORA

The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA) is delighted to announce the launch of Reformscape – a new online resource enabling the global academic community to explore and share examples of how to make hiring, promotion and tenure fairer, more robust and more diverse.

EU Moves to Shield Researchers from Chinese Interference 

EU Moves to Shield Researchers from Chinese Interference 

The bloc aims to prevent the 'emerging risks' of knowledge and technology leakage.

Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative

Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative

Inter-African collaboration among academics and science researchers on the continent remains low despite widespread calls at a political level to foster partnerships

Designing for Diversity - What Makes People Pick Up a Science Magazine?

Designing for Diversity - What Makes People Pick Up a Science Magazine?

Jemima Coleman and Wendy Sadler say that science magazines have a responsibility to ensure that science is accessible and inclusive for all

Evolution, Religion and Science: World Not As Polarised As We Think

Evolution, Religion and Science: World Not As Polarised As We Think

A new global survey has revealed that evolutionary science and religion are more compatible than many of us assume.

Time to Open Its Doors Wider, or Will China Fall into a Middle-technology Trap?

Time to Open Its Doors Wider, or Will China Fall into a Middle-technology Trap?

Chinese Academy of Sciences says China faces a risk of being hamstrung at the low and mid-end of the global value chain amid the ongoing tech war with the US.

Let's Ketchup: Nasa Releases Pictures of Tomatoes Lost in Space for Eight Months

Let's Ketchup: Nasa Releases Pictures of Tomatoes Lost in Space for Eight Months

Despite being nearly a year after the initial disappearance of the tomatoes, the fruit was found in a plastic bag dehydrated and slightly squished.