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Europe's Ariane-6 Rocket Set to Launch into Space with Swiss Collaboration

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.

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.

Enhancing the Right to Science

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

Science Community Responds to Labour Victory in UK General Election

Science Community Responds to Labour Victory in UK General Election

Onlookers hope that a new government will bring an end to the 'rollercoaster ride' for the UK's research system

Work on Synthetic Human Embryos to Get Code of Practice in UK

Work on Synthetic Human Embryos to Get Code of Practice in UK

Code will remove grey area around stem cell-based technology and ensure responsible research, say scientists

Why Scientific Integrity Matters Now More Than Ever

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

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

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.

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 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.

UK General Election: Five Reasons It Matters for Science

UK General Election: Five Reasons It Matters for Science

Visa rules, funding and evolving net-zero targets are among scientists' concerns as UK citizens prepare to vote next week.

How I'm Using AI Tools to Help Universities Maximize Research Impacts

How I'm Using AI Tools to Help Universities Maximize Research Impacts

Artificial-intelligence algorithms could identify scientists who need support with translating their work into real-world applications and more. Leaders must step up.