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US Administration Shares Vision for Commercial Fusion

US Administration Shares Vision for Commercial Fusion

As the US Administration unveiled its "bold decadal vision" to accelerate fusion energy, the Department of Energy has announced up to USD50 million of federal funding to support US scientists conducting experimental research in fusion energy science at tokamak and spherical tokamak facilities at home and overseas.

Climate Change: 'Madness' to Turn to Fossil Fuels Because of Ukraine War

Climate Change: 'Madness' to Turn to Fossil Fuels Because of Ukraine War

UN Secretary General says climate goals are in danger if countries turn to coal because of Ukraine.

Meta-Research: Individual-level Researcher Data Confirm the Widening Gender Gap in Publishing Rates During COVID-19

Meta-Research: Individual-level Researcher Data Confirm the Widening Gender Gap in Publishing Rates During COVID-19

Publications are essential for a successful academic career, and there is evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic has amplified existing gender disparities in the publishing process. This study demonstrates the importance of reinforcing institutional commitments to diversity through policies that support the inclusion and retention of women in research.

Draft Work Programmes for Climate, Widening and Research Infrastructures Leaked

Draft Work Programmes for Climate, Widening and Research Infrastructures Leaked

A new batch of unapproved drafts of Horizon Europe work programmes obtained by Science|Business reveals details about upcoming funding calls for climate research, improving research excellence in poorer EU countries and strengthening research infrastructures.

Public Vs Scientists: Views Diverge Widely on Important Issues

Public Vs Scientists: Views Diverge Widely on Important Issues

A survey  asked members of the public, on the one hand, and scientists on the other, about a range of scientific and health issues often in the news.

Democratic Directionality for Transformative Food Systems Research

Democratic Directionality for Transformative Food Systems Research

Effective interfaces of knowledge and policy are critical for food system transformation. 

The True Cost of Undervaluing Our Forests

The True Cost of Undervaluing Our Forests

The Natural Resources Defense Council works to safeguard the earth - its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.

Australia's Clever Birds Did Not Consent to This Science Experiment

Australia's Clever Birds Did Not Consent to This Science Experiment

The magpies showed their smarts by helping one another remove tracking harnesses that scientists carefully placed on them.

Crocodiles Just Wanna Have Fun, Too

Crocodiles Just Wanna Have Fun, Too

Crocodilians engage in all three main types of play distinguished by behavior specialists: locomotor play, play with objects and social play. Crocodiles have also been seen playing with other animals. 

'Desperate, Despondent, Ignored': Australian Science at Crisis Point

'Desperate, Despondent, Ignored': Australian Science at Crisis Point

The Coalition's decision to veto six research grants was the last straw for a sector that has felt it is under attack and saddled with an unfair funding system.

Gender Inequalities in Research Funding: Unequal Network Configurations, or Unequal Network Returns?

Gender Inequalities in Research Funding: Unequal Network Configurations, or Unequal Network Returns?

Despite longstanding discussions and consequent improvements of gender representation in academia, the number of women working in academic research, their performance and their recognition still indicate the persistence of gender inequalities.

Russian Labs Run out of Equipment As Sanctions Begin to Bite

Russian Labs Run out of Equipment As Sanctions Begin to Bite

Russian researchers are losing access to vital lab equipment and computing power as western sanctions against the country begin to bite, potentially crippling Russia's scientific base.

UK Extends Horizon Europe Guarantee Until End of 2022

UK Extends Horizon Europe Guarantee Until End of 2022

The UK has extended its funding guarantee for Horizon Europe applicants until the end of the year, providing a measure of security for researchers caught in limbo by the country's failure to associate to the programme. 

Fact Check: How Bad is a Glass of Wine at Dinner, Really?

Fact Check: How Bad is a Glass of Wine at Dinner, Really?

Although we know binge drinking is harmful for our health, the science behind moderate drinking still needs some fleshing out.

Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion

Russian Participation in ITER Nuclear Fusion Project 'not an Easy Subject' in Wake of Invasion

As the world cuts Russia off from more and more joint research and innovation projects following its invasion of Ukraine, there's been deafening silence from the ITER megaproject that is seeking to demonstrate the potential of nuclear fusion by building the world's largest tokamak in south west France.