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Open Science Publishing Strikes a Rich Seam with 'Open Research Europe' Publishing Platform

Open Science Publishing Strikes a Rich Seam with 'Open Research Europe' Publishing Platform

With a goal of making scientific knowledge more freely available to researchers and the public, Open Research Europe (ORE) has spent the first year of its existence establishing its profile and winning over the scientific community.

War in Ukraine: Commission to Review Research Agenda, Says Paquet

War in Ukraine: Commission to Review Research Agenda, Says Paquet

The European Commission is to review its research agenda to reflect EU-wide policy changes following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 

Anti-War Russian Scientists Ambivalent over Scientific Sanctions Against Them

Anti-War Russian Scientists Ambivalent over Scientific Sanctions Against Them

Russian scientists who oppose the war against Ukraine say that while they have some understanding of the reasons for European scientific sanctions, stopping international collaboration may be counterproductive in the long term.  

Long Covid Could Create a Generation Affected by Disability, Expert Warns

Long Covid Could Create a Generation Affected by Disability, Expert Warns

Prof Danny Altmann, immunologist at Imperial College London, says UK's approach fails to take the impact of infections seriously

Commission Launches Support Platform for Ukrainian Scientists

Commission Launches Support Platform for Ukrainian Scientists

The European Commission today launched a portal that pulls together information and support services for researchers in Ukraine and those fleeing the Russian invasion of the country, amid calls for coordinated EU action. The portal offers help with finding housing, job opportunities and recognition of education qualifications.

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.