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How China is Vying to Attract the World's Top Scientific Talent

How China is Vying to Attract the World's Top Scientific Talent

Hundreds of policies across the country have been designed to lure researchers and new graduates to settle there.

Work on FP10 Outline Must Start Immediately, says MEP Ehler

Work on FP10 Outline Must Start Immediately, says MEP Ehler

There is an urgent need to fill in the detail of FP10, the next EU research and innovation Framework Programme, following confirmation that a regulation to set it up will be published on July 16 alongside the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

Viewpoint: Novel Ideas, Bold Bets

Viewpoint: Novel Ideas, Bold Bets

At the European Research Council (ERC) we know that ambitious, high-risk research pushes back the frontiers of knowledge. Supporting scientifically daring and novel projects means trusting researchers with bold ideas, those who challenge existing paradigms and push the boundaries of existing knowledge and methodologies. 

'You're Just Not Welcome': Researchers Grapple with US Plan to Revoke Chinese Student Visas

'You're Just Not Welcome': Researchers Grapple with US Plan to Revoke Chinese Student Visas

Scientists are eyeing their legal options in anticipation of new immigration actions.

Trump's Call for 'gold-standard Science' Has Prompted an Outcry: Here's Why

Trump's Call for 'gold-standard Science' Has Prompted an Outcry: Here's Why

Thousands have signed an open letter against the US president's latest order, anxious about political interference in science and more.

Why Trump’s Push for "Gold-Standard Science" Has Researchers Alarmed

Why Trump’s Push for "Gold-Standard Science" Has Researchers Alarmed

Many scientists fear the Trump administration’s new standard means putting political appointees in charge, which could undercut independent research.

The Fallout from Trump's War on Harvard Will Outlast His Term

The Fallout from Trump's War on Harvard Will Outlast His Term

The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?

How a Trump-fueled Brain Drain Could Be the Rest of the World’s Brain Gain

How a Trump-fueled Brain Drain Could Be the Rest of the World’s Brain Gain

The US has long been a research powerhouse. After Trump's cuts, other countries are stepping in.

Leaked Commission Memo Lays out Plan for European Competitiveness Fund

Leaked Commission Memo Lays out Plan for European Competitiveness Fund

EU Commissioners have discussed the possibility of bundling the next Framework Programme for research and innovation with other funding instruments under the European Competitiveness Fund, according to a leaked briefing note.

Swiss University Class Analyzes Eurovision Song Contest

Swiss University Class Analyzes Eurovision Song Contest

At the University of Bern in Switzerland, students can participate in a seminar about the Eurovision Song Contest. While the contest is officially apolitical, the lecturer says the ESC reflects the political conflicts of our time.

'Self-standing' FP10 Will Be 'Tightly Connected' to European Competitiveness Fund, Von Der Leyen Says

'Self-standing' FP10 Will Be 'Tightly Connected' to European Competitiveness Fund, Von Der Leyen Says

The next Framework Programme for research and innovation is set to remain independent but would still contribute to the European Competitiveness Fund, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said during a speech on May 20.

I Told AI to Make Me a Protein. Here's What It Came Up with

I Told AI to Make Me a Protein. Here's What It Came Up with

A new crop of artificial-intelligence models allows users to create, manipulate and learn about biology using ordinary language.

Research May Be Increasingly Incremental - But Studies Making Lasting Paradigm Shifts Are On The Rise

Research May Be Increasingly Incremental - But Studies Making Lasting Paradigm Shifts Are On The Rise

New metric identifying “persistently disruptive” papers offers a “bright spot” amid signs of declining innovation.