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NIH Ends Funding of Research That Uses Human Fetal Tissue from Abortions
NIH Ends Funding of Research That Uses Human Fetal Tissue from Abortions
Thousands of Scientists Inflate Their CVs with Self-published Studies That Cost Millions of Dollars of Public Money
Thousands of Scientists Inflate Their CVs with Self-published Studies That Cost Millions of Dollars of Public Money
An analysis of 100,000 special issues of academic journals reveals that one in eight is filled with articles written by the editor, particularly at the publisher MDPI.
Horizon Europe 2026-27: €14 Billion for Better Research Careers in a Greener, Stronger EU
Horizon Europe 2026-27: €14 Billion for Better Research Careers in a Greener, Stronger EU
Discover the funding opportunities managed by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) for researchers to develop their careers, widen participation and support projects in key areas such as environment, agriculture and civil security. Learn more about the topics, timelines and upcoming info day.
Explained: China has been kicked out of most of Horizon Europe
Here’s how EU research participation rules are changing, starting this year.
‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body
‘A bombshell’: doubt cast on discovery of microplastics throughout human body
Some scientists say many detections are most likely error, with one high-profile study called a ‘joke’.
Funding Radar: Switzerland launches call for solution-oriented development research
Funding Radar: Switzerland launches call for solution-oriented development research
Swiss teams, researchers from developing countries, and eligible European partners invited to bid
Which of Donald Trump’s changes are likely to last—and which will fade?
AI “swarms” could fake public consensus and quietly distort democracy
A new Science Policy Forum article warns that the next generation of influence operations – coordinated campaigns designed to manipulate perceptions of consensus, credibility, and normality – may not look like obvious “copy-paste bots,” but like coordinated communities: fleets of artificial intelligence (AI) -driven personas that can adapt in real time, infiltrate groups, and manufacture the appearance of public agreement at scale.
States pioneer a new frontier in US science funding
According to data from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the share of US basic and applied research funded by the federal government dropped from nearly 48% in 2009 to just over 34% in 2023. As that decline is likely to continue, some state governments are responding by boosting their research spending.
Why Are UK Universities Failing?
The higher education sector in the UK faces the prospect of a university going into administration. How have universities fallen so low and is change possible?
Scaleup Europe Fund seeks manager ahead of first investments
Fund designed to help EU start-ups grow is expected to make its first investments this summer “at the latest,” Zaharieva tells Davos.
USDA Researchers Instructed to Investigate Foreign Colleagues
The US is Quitting 66 Global Agencies: What Does It Mean for Science?
The US is Quitting 66 Global Agencies: What Does It Mean for Science?
Do Americans Think the Country Is Losing or Gaining Ground in Science?
How science parks can transform Australian universities into innovation hubs
How science parks can transform Australian universities into innovation hubs
University-based science parks could become highly attractive sites for deeper engagement with industry, venture capitalists, and start-ups, and help procure government funding too, as proven in the UK, Singapore, and China.
The Fight For Slow And Boring Research
Why is Research Led by Women Retracted Less Frequently?
When Science Discourages Correction: How Publishers Profit from Mistakes
The Future Is Not Written. It Is Ours to Create.
Europe built a global research system. It can help the US, too
After a year of Trump, a former US diplomat suggests what the EU can do to bring American science back from the brink
The State of the Science 1 Year On: Academia and Research
The past year was a shock to the U.S. higher education system. The coming year may see even more jolts.
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Science, but Some Think the U.S. Is Lagging Behind
EU Risks Standing Alone in Defence of Global Scientific Cooperation, says Leading MEP
EU Risks Standing Alone in Defence of Global Scientific Cooperation, says Leading MEP
But restrictions will still be needed, making science “as open as possible, as closed as necessary,” Ehler says
Academics Create Network to Connect Officials with Research Experts
Artificial Intelligence Tools Expand Scientists' Impact but Contract Science's Focus
Artificial Intelligence Tools Expand Scientists' Impact but Contract Science's Focus
Artificial intelligence boosts individual scientists' output, citations and career progression, but collectively narrows research diversity and reduces collaboration, concentrating work in data-rich areas and potentially limiting broader scientific exploration.
Pre-print available here: Artificial Intelligence Tools Expand Scientists' Impact but Contract Science's Focus