Is Policy Keeping Up with Science and Technology Breakthroughs?
Ignacio Vázquez, Policy Lead at Wellcome, analyses recent reports on trends in scientific advancements and how policy makers internationally are responding.
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Peter Suber on Science in Danger: "Host Your Open and Uncensored Research in More Than One Place and Preferably More Than One Country."
Peter Suber on Science in Danger: "Host Your Open and Uncensored Research in More Than One Place and Preferably More Than One Country."
In this interview with Peter Suber, the Senior Advisor on Open Access at Harvard Library and Director of the Harvard Open Access Project at the Berkman Klein Center discusses the current alarming developments taking place in the US research landscape – and offers valuable advice to colleagues from abroad.
Does Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) Pose a Threat to Humanity?
Our current AI systems may one day evolve into a superintelligent entity, but scientists aren't yet certain what this might look like and what the implications are.
Australian Academy Launches Programme to Attract US Talent
Academy highlights “urgent and unparalleled opportunity to attract the smartest minds leaving the United States”.
Horizon Work Programmes for 2025 Show Clear Shift to Competitiveness
Starting this year, Horizon Europe will double down on the EU's competitiveness agenda and pivot towards simpler administration rules, according to draft work programmes pre-published this week by the European Commission.
Germany Could Spend Part of Its €500B Stimulus Package Attracting US Scientists
Germany could spend some of its €500 billion infrastructure and climate package attracting US scientists, according to a leading figure in its incoming government. Meanwhile, the country is pondering if and how it could poach disaffected researchers.
National Science Foundation Director to Resign Amid Grant Terminations, Job Cuts, and Controversy
National Science Foundation Director to Resign Amid Grant Terminations, Job Cuts, and Controversy
“I have done all I can,” says Sethuraman Panchanathan, a Trump appointee who has led agency since 2020
Serbia's Academics Outraged over Limits to Research, Disappointed by EU Response
Serbia's Academics Outraged over Limits to Research, Disappointed by EU Response
Academics in Serbia are up in arms over a sudden move by the government to limit the time university lecturers can spend on research. Previously allowed to spend 20 hours a week on research, they will now be limited to just five hours.Critics of the new regulation point out that the move effectively invalidates the official accreditation of all public universities in Serbia, since this requires university staff to reserve half their working hours for research.
The EU must not lose momentum on open science in FP10
Global picture makes European leadership and a pragmatic approach even more important.
Trump's Tech and Science Policy Chief Says Biden Led with 'spirit of Fear' and That Today's Progress Lags 20th Century Innovation
Trump's Tech and Science Policy Chief Says Biden Led with 'spirit of Fear' and That Today's Progress Lags 20th Century Innovation
In his first remarks since being confirmed as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, Michael Kratsios said the government could do more with less, and called for partnering with the private sector and with academics in areas of national interest.
Can AI Make Research More Open?
Generative AI tools could have a transformative effect on open science by prompting the creation and publication of open datasets.
China Leads EU and US on Using Artificial Intelligence in Science
Chinese scientists have incorporated artificial intelligence into their work more rapidly than their EU or US counterparts, a European Commission analysis has found, bolstering the case for the bloc to speed up adoption.
Egypt Joins Horizon Europe Despite Academic Freedom Concerns
The European Union has struck a deal with Egypt allowing it to associate to Horizon Europe, despite concerns from MEPs and former diplomats about restrictions on research in the country.
Swiss Take Further Step Towards Horizon Europe Association
Switzerland's Federal Council has signed off an agreement that will allow the country to join Horizon Europe, another step towards ending a diplomatic stalemate over association that has dragged on since 2021. On April 9, the council approved the EU Programmes Agreement, which allows association to Horizon Europe, the Euratom atomic research programme and the Digital Europe Programme.
Tariffs Hit Science Labs: Trump's Levies Raise Cost of Supplies
Import taxes on staples such as microscopes, glassware and computer chips will affect institutions already feeling financial strain.
Trump's Attack on US Universities is an Attack on All Universities
This year marks the 80th anniversary of one of the most influential science policy papers ever published: "Science: the Endless Frontier," a report by presidential advisor Vannevar Bush that served as the blueprint for the post-WWII rise of the US as the world's leader in scientific research, innovation and education. Bush famously wrote:
Why an Overreliance on AI-driven Modelling is Bad for Science
Without clear protocols to catch errors, artificial intelligence's growing role in science could do more harm than good.
Does US Science Have a Future in Antarctica? Trump Cuts Threaten to Cancel Fieldwork and More
Failure to communicate
Geoengineering could be crucial in the fight against climate change. But first scientists need to learn how to talk to the public about it
New Widening Tools to Target Research Collaboration and Management
Further details have emerged about measures intended to boost the research and innovation performance of lagging member states in the final years of Horizon Europe. These tools will be deployed in parallel with a review of the Widening programme.
Threats to Research Integrity ‘a Global, Systemic Problem’
Research is facing major integrity challenges, with some of the prevailing incentives in the sector presenting “a global systemic problem that requires a global systemic solution”.
Disheartened by Funding Cuts, International Students Look Beyond the US
Chemistry students are exploring programs in Canada, China, and Europe.
Japan's Quiet Science Vs China's Megaphone Claims
Japan's technological and scientific contributions to the world are undeniable. From the invention of the blue LED that revolutionized energy efficiency
Switzerland Risks Exclusion from Europe's 'CERN for AI'
Switzerland's inclusion in the European project for a 'CERN for AI' could be limited by its status as a non-EU member country.
Director Angelika Kalt Steps Down After 17 Years at the SNSF
A new chapter has begun at the SNSF with the retirement of its Director, Angelika Kalt. Over the past 17 years, she has played a central role in developing the institution and tackling the challenges it faces.
EU Should Attract More US Scientists, MEPs Say
Many MEPs have called on the Commission to increase efforts to attract US scientists affected by budget cuts and political interference in academia and research. They see the current geopolitical context as a chance for the EU to present itself as an international beacon for academic freedom.
The US Wants to Know if Researchers in Other Countries Follow MAGA Doctrine
The US Wants to Know if Researchers in Other Countries Follow MAGA Doctrine
Science and policy are never truly free from one another. But one country's policy doesn't typically cross borders.
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