Putting China’s science surge in proper perspective
Reports of China’s rising scientific dominance over the US and West should be taken with a big grain of salt.
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Science-Policy Bodies Spearhead Solutions to Planetary Crises
At the United Nations Environment Assembly in 2022, 190 Member States agreed to establisha new body that would provide policymakers with robust
US Lawmakers Aim to Limit Citizens of China and Russia from Accessing DOE Labs
US Lawmakers Aim to Limit Citizens of China and Russia from Accessing DOE Labs
Legislation advancing in the Senate and House would restrict Chinese and Russian citizens from using national labs of the Department of Energy.
How Science-policy Bodies Are Driving Solutions to Planetary Crises
How Science-policy Bodies Are Driving Solutions to Planetary Crises
What are science-policy panels and why are they important in the battle against the triple planetary crisis?
Science Can Differ, Complicating Animal Welfare Issues
While you may be able to prove a point while using scientific information, people with differing opinions can often prove their points by using another set of scientific information.
China's Top Science Institute Restructured to Focus on Research Frontiers
Chinese Academy of Sciences undergoes organisational overhaul as Beijing pushes original innovation in bid to become tech superpower.
Unpacking climate policy
As temperatures and evidence of climate impacts mount, so too do pressures to enhance climate policy ambition and implementation.
Research Funders Have No Excuse to Shun Volatile Countries
Buffers against economic and political turbulence can be built into project support, says Hannah Ngugi
A Scientist For President
If elected, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo would bring an extensive background in science and engineering to Mexico’s presidency. But many researchers are anxious about how she would govern.
Science Centre Cancels Event Discussing Sex and Gender After Public Feedback
Some Facebook users said on Science Centre's post that they were "disappointed" and "appalled" by the event.
Guidelines for the Use of AI in Science
Artificial intelligence (AI) generates texts, videos and images that can hardly be distinguished from those of humans. Scientists are also increasingly being assisted by AI. Now, an international working group has developed principles for using AI in research to ensure trust in science.
New Dutch Right-Wing Coalition to Cut Research, Innovation, and Environmental Protections
New Dutch Right-Wing Coalition to Cut Research, Innovation, and Environmental Protections
Four parties hammer out agreement filled with bad news for scientists
South Korea Launches its Own NASA
New agency aims to boost science and commercial space projects
Australian Research Council Urged to Back Basic Research
Submissions to funding review emphasise imbalances between institutions, career stages and types of research supported
Navigating China's New Protections for Life Science Patents
China's 2021 Patent Law brought significant changes to life sciences patent protection, including a patent linkage system akin to the US model...
The Women for Africa Foundation Premieres the Documentary "The Science of African Women"
The Women for Africa Foundation Premieres the Documentary "The Science of African Women"
On 23 May at the Palacio de la Prensa in Madrid
Philosophy Could Help Bridge Gap Between Science and Policy: Researchers
Philosophy Could Help Bridge Gap Between Science and Policy: Researchers
Philosophy could help bridge gap between science and policy: Researchers
Liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs, but are relatively united in taking action
Liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs, but are relatively united in taking action
The division between liberals and conservatives on both climate-change beliefs and related policy support is long-standing. However, the results of a newly released global experiment show that despite these differences, the two camps actually align when it comes to taking certain actions to combat climate change.
The U.S. has a new way to mask census data in the name of privacy. How does it affect accuracy?
The U.S. has a new way to mask census data in the name of privacy. How does it affect accuracy?
Science Infrastructure Projects Become Travel Destinations in China
Mega infrastructure and science projects in China have become new popular destinations for tourists during the May Day holiday.The Wenchang Space Launch Site in the southern island province of Hainan, where China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe took off on Friday,
Xi Believes China Can Win a Scientific Revolution
Beijing's techno-nationalist policies are more geopolitical than economic.
Can the UK Be a 'Science and Technology Superpower'?
The government's aim is for the UK to be a science and technology superpower. However, the UK's current science and technology policy is based on three fallacies that limit its ability to become a tech superpower.
A Big Win for East Africa with the Inclusion of Open Science in the EAC STI Policy
A Big Win for East Africa with the Inclusion of Open Science in the EAC STI Policy
Inclusion of Open Science principles and guidelines in the new policy framework marks a first for the region and Africa and is set to unlock the full potential of scientific research and drive sustainable development across East Africa.
A Fond Farewell to the Anthropocene
In February 2024, an international scientific committee voted against creating a new geologic time period called the Anthropocene - a rejection that is both a setback for an ambitious environmental agenda and an opportunity to reflect and learn.
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