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In Nature Communications, a group of over 50 scientists presents three ways to implement the agreement made by world leaders on the SDGs.
Research Assessment Has Always Been Controversial, Yet It Necessarily Persists
Research Assessment Has Always Been Controversial, Yet It Necessarily Persists
Arguing about research assessment has been a central feature of seventy-five years of higher education policy.
As Men Dominate Nobels Again, One of their Selectors Still Sees Some Slow Progress toward Greater Diversity
EU and Egypt Launch Formal Horizon Association Talks
Association would open up funding opportunities to the North African country
Commission Prepares to Bundle All Research and Innovation Money into Competitiveness Fund
Science Diplomacy and the Rise of Technopoles
During the era of globalization, science diplomacy was a key tool for addressing global challenges. Today, among fracturing alliances, the field must evolve.
Congo Calling
A dearth of local scientists is holding back research on the world’s second largest rainforest.
EU MEPs Reject Cuts to Research and Innovation
MEPs have voted for a €242 million boost to Horizon Europe for next year, as part of a bid to head off a total of €1.52 billion in cuts member states have proposed to the 2025 EU budget. The European Parliament committee on budgets adopted its position on next year's budget at a meeting in Strasbourg on Monday.
Western Balkans Research Sector Looks for Closer Relations with EU
Science ministers in the Western Balkans and the EU agreed to intensify collaboration in research and innovation at a meeting in Skopje last week, but researchers and stakeholders say underinvestment and political disagreements could hamper progress. With countries in the region currently going through the EU accession process, officials in Brussels have praised the Western Balkans for getting more and more involved in EU research collaborations.
Science for the People
A growing movement connects scientists with policymakers and the public to shape a better society.
Trump and Harris Are Sharply Divided on Science, but Share Common Ground on US Technology Policy
Trump and Harris Are Sharply Divided on Science, but Share Common Ground on US Technology Policy
Based on federal budgeting requests from the past 2 administrations, Trump and Harris placed different values on science research funding.
Improving Opportunities for Female Scientists in Central Africa
Improving Opportunities for Female Scientists in Central Africa
How a Congolese Foundation supports the development of women scientists.
A Multi-model Assessment of Inequality and Climate Change
A Multi-model Assessment of Inequality and Climate Change
Climate change and economic inequality are critical issues, and we still lack understanding of the interaction between them. Multi-model analysis shows how climate policies compatible with the goals of the Paris Agreement, including revenue-redistribution schemes, can reduce inequality-particularly in the short and medium terms.
Climate Scientists Express Their Views on Possible Future Climate Scenarios in a New Study
Climate Scientists Express Their Views on Possible Future Climate Scenarios in a New Study
A new survey of climate experts reveals that a majority believes the Earth to be headed for a rise in global temperatures far higher than the 2015 Paris Agreement targets of 1.5 to well-below 2°C.
In the Authoritarians' New War on Ideas, Biology Might Be Next
The debate over the teaching of history in schools portends a future war on ideas that includes the natural sciences.
Research Organisations Call for More Funding for Marie Curie Actions
Thirteen organisations representing European research and innovation have come together to urge the Commission to increase the budget for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), the EU's doctoral and postdoctoral training programme.
Nearly 50% of Researchers Quit Science Within a Decade, Huge Study Reveals
Racial Bias Can Taint the Academic Tenure Process — At One Particular Point
Why CERN Wants to Build a Giant Particle Collider
Scientists want to build a 90km Future Circular Collider to study the Higgs boson particle. At an estimated cost $17 billion, is it worth it?
How to Win a Nobel Prize: What Kind of Scientist Scoops Medals?
What subjects have past winners studied? What age were they when they won? Where do they live? Nature crunched the data on every science prizewinner to find out.
Swiss Alps Supercomputer to Leverage AI for Science
Switzerland's new supercomputer, Alps, will provide science projects with the muscle to harness the potential of AI.
Singapore 'Respects Human Rights' Claims the Commission in 'Sensitive' Horizon Europe Document
Singapore 'Respects Human Rights' Claims the Commission in 'Sensitive' Horizon Europe Document
The European Commission has talked up Singapore's record on democracy and human rights to member states to justify the city state's inclusion in the EU's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.
What Harmful Microbes Are Lurking in the World's 7 Billion Tonnes of Plastic Waste?
What Harmful Microbes Are Lurking in the World's 7 Billion Tonnes of Plastic Waste?
Pathogenic viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive on plastic. The biohazard risks of this 'plastisphere' shouldn't be overlooked in efforts to tackle the pollution crisis.
One-minute Phone Breaks Could Help Keep Students More Focused in Class and Better in Tests
One-minute Phone Breaks Could Help Keep Students More Focused in Class and Better in Tests
Researchers conducted a term-long experiment that showed that allowing college students to use their phones for just one minute could result in less phone use d
Researchers in Hungary Raise Fears of Brain Drain After 'body Blow' EU Funding Suspension
Researchers in Hungary Raise Fears of Brain Drain After 'body Blow' EU Funding Suspension
A survey of early-career academics finds that one in four is considering moving abroad amid concerns of stigmatization from some international colleagues.
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