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Harvard's William Kirby on China's Higher Education System and His Book "Empires of Ideas" - The China Project
Harvard's William Kirby on China's Higher Education System and His Book "Empires of Ideas" - The China Project
Does International R&D Cooperation Under Institutional Agreements Have a Greater Impact Than Those Without Agreements?
Does International R&D Cooperation Under Institutional Agreements Have a Greater Impact Than Those Without Agreements?
Funding agencies (FAs) have increasingly engaged in international cooperation agreements (ICAs) to encourage world-class research and achieve more promising outcomes in the context of increasing competition for research resources. While the benefits of International Research Collaboration are largely supported by literature, less attention was paid to the influence of ICA on scientific and technological outputs.
The Ecosystem: The Race is on to Choose Europe's Regional Innovation Valleys
The European Commission plans to designate 100 locations across Europe as Regional Innovation Valleys, in a bid to strengthen innovation in EU priority areas and encourage collaboration between more and less advanced regions.
Switzerland Announces €625M in Backup Funding for Horizon Europe Applicants
Switzerland Announces €625M in Backup Funding for Horizon Europe Applicants
A Mental-Health Crisis is Gripping Science
There is a mental-health crisis in science at all career stages and across the world. Is toxic research culture to blame?
European Commission Sets Up New European Innovation Council Unit in the Research Directorate
European Commission Sets Up New European Innovation Council Unit in the Research Directorate
Improving Mentoring in Academia Requires a ‘Collective Effort’
Sarvenaz Sarabipour is tired of academics understanding mentorship through anecdotes. The scientific community “needs a minimum set of standards for good mentorship,” says the Johns Hopkins University systems biologist, which can only be achieved by studying it systematically.
What Will We Eat in a Post-1.5C World? Podcast
Do Scientific Meetings Matter? Turning Up for Talks Brings Surprise Benefits
Do Scientific Meetings Matter? Turning Up for Talks Brings Surprise Benefits
The Science of Passion: Why Do We Kiss?
Mixed Reception for Vestager As Temporary Stand-In at Research
The news that Commission vice president Margrethe Vestager will temporarily take over the innovation and research portfolio following the departure of commissioner Mariya Gabriel has been met with mixed feelings.
China Overtakes United States on Contribution to Research in Nature Index
Thousands Protest Mexico's New Science Law
The World's Top Chemical-Weapons Detectives Just Opened a Brand-New Lab
The World's Top Chemical-Weapons Detectives Just Opened a Brand-New Lab
The international body that banned chemical weapons is due to celebrate its first major milestone sometime this year — the completed destruction of the world’s declared stockpiles of banned substances. But at the organization’s brand-new facility in the Netherlands, scientists from around the world will continue its work to prevent, spot and respond to chemical warfare.
What Thailand's Election of a Radical New Government Means for Science
What Thailand's Election of a Radical New Government Means for Science
The new government faces a difficult task to stimulate research and development, hampered by an unskilled workforce. The election result comes as the country is pursuing plans to move from a heavy-industry-based economy to one geared towards innovation, known as Thailand 4.0.
Crucial! New! Essential! - The Rise of Hype in Research and Impact Assessment
Crucial! New! Essential! - The Rise of Hype in Research and Impact Assessment
Hyberbolic adjectives have been on the rise in academic writing. A study explores how this persuasive language is deployed across different fields of research
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: When Communication All Changed
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: When Communication All Changed
Despite Risks, EU Continues to Fund Research with Chinese Military-linked Universities
Despite Risks, EU Continues to Fund Research with Chinese Military-linked Universities
Gabriel Called Up to End Political Deadlock in Bulgaria
The Future of Brazilian Science
The election of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ('Lula') as president of Brazil on 30 October 2022 marked the end of the populist Bolsonaro era. In this Feature, five Brazilian scientists discuss their hopes and expectations for the new presidency and its scientific policies.