Science funding agencies say no to using AI for peer review
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Congress weighs far-reaching disclosure rules for academics doing military research
House defense bill would vastly expand information that must be disclosed and posted online.
EU Commission Announces Plan to Improve Working Conditions for Young Researchers
EU Commission Announces Plan to Improve Working Conditions for Young Researchers
The European Commission has announced three new measures aimed at improving career paths and working conditions for young researchers in the European Research Area (ERA). The proposal, put forward today by the Commission, includes a new European framework for research careers, a new charter for researchers and a new European competence framework for researchers.
Researching the Future: Head of the EU Research Directorate Has a Plan for Shaping the 2028 - 2034 Framework Programme 10
Researching the Future: Head of the EU Research Directorate Has a Plan for Shaping the 2028 - 2034 Framework Programme 10
Marc Lemaître, recently installed as head of the EU research directorate, is ready to lead the charge as the European Commission starts laying the foundations for the next Framework research programme.
University Marking Boycott in the UK: What is the Impact on Students?
Some students at UK universities may not receive their grades this summer because of a marking boycott by staff, affecting exams and assessments. The boycott is part of action being taken by members of the University and College Union (UCU) at 145 UK institutions, in a dispute over pay and working conditions.
How Centuries of Sexism Excluded Women from Science - and How to Redress the Balance
How Centuries of Sexism Excluded Women from Science - and How to Redress the Balance
Physicist Athene Donald's research was dismissed as 'cookery'. Now she's written a primer on how to fight back.
Sweden's Researchers Outraged at Decision to Axe Development-Research Funding
Sudden move could derail collaborations that have taken decades to build, scientists say. International-development researchers in Sweden are in turmoil after the country’s government decided to cut all further public research funding for the field.
'A Huge Relief': Scientists React to Hopes of UK Rejoining EU Horizon Scheme
'A Huge Relief': Scientists React to Hopes of UK Rejoining EU Horizon Scheme
Scientists including the physicist Brian Cox have reacted with a mixture of caution, anger and relief that the UK appears set to rejoin the EU’s flagship £85bn Horizon science research programme after a protracted Brexit row.
Horizon Research Deal with EU Awaits Sunak's Signature
BBC News understands a deal has been negotiated over UK association with the Horizon programme.
Supreme Court Rulings Will Reduce Diversity in STEM and Set Back Scientific Progress
What Is The Russian Navy Doing With All These Military Dolphins? Here's The Science
Dolphins might not be the first animal you think of when it comes to putting together a battle-hardened team of warriors, but the Russian military is reportedly recruiting bottlenose dolphins to defend the Sevastopol naval base in the Black Sea.
United States to End Race-Based University Admissions: What Now for Diversity in Science?
United States to End Race-Based University Admissions: What Now for Diversity in Science?
The US Supreme Court has struck down colleges’ and universities’ right to use race as a factor in deciding which students they admit.
The Security Crackdown by Canadian Government is Hampering Research Collaboration with China
The Security Crackdown by Canadian Government is Hampering Research Collaboration with China
The Canadian government's stepped up security for foreign research collaborations has created a climate of fear in which some scientists have stopped submitting grant applications and others have quietly severed ties with collaborators in China.
Brussels' Research Bubble Has High Hopes for New Commissioner Nominee
Research policy experts are breathing a sigh of relief that Brussels is about to get a new research commissioner who has credentials suggesting she's up to the task, after the European Commission president picked Iliana Ivanova to take over the running of the EU's €95.5 billion Horizon Europe R&D programme. Ivanova is a Bulgarian member of the European Court of Auditors (ECA) and a former member of the European Parliament. Her experience as an EU auditor is seen as a positive sign.
For the First Time Ever, the White House Adopts a Model Scientific Integrity Policy
African Academy of Sciences Elects First Woman President
South Africa’s Lise Korsten to lead unsettled continental science body. The African Academy of Sciences has elected a new governing council headed by a woman—the first in the organisation’s 37-year history.
How to Make Your Scientific Data Accessible, Discoverable and Useful
Specialists offer seven tips for effectively sharing your data.
European Research Integrity Code Updated to Reflect Advances in Artificial Intelligence
A new version of the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity has been published that includes guidance on artificial intelligence (AI), navigating EU data protection laws and how to approach changes to research impact assessments.
Head of ERC: "Put More Money into Basic Research to Stop the Brain Drain from Eastern Europe"
Head of ERC: "Put More Money into Basic Research to Stop the Brain Drain from Eastern Europe"
The EU should double its budget for research to increase the scientific capital of the EU13 countries in the east and stop Europe from falling further behind the US and China, European Research Council (ERC) president Maria Leptin tells Science|Business after a visit to Slovenia and Croatia. The aim should be to help countries in eastern Europe to attract talent to emerging research clusters, helping to bridge the divide with the world class research systems in western Europe.
Lab Safety and Research Productivity Can Coexist, Study Finds
A new study shows that the publication records of research groups are not impacted following big changes in lab safety protocols.
More Carrot, Less Stick: How to Make Research Assessments Fairer
Research-assessment exercises are often misused to judge researchers or cut their funding - changes to the United Kingdom's scheme are a promising start.
Atoms Vs Apples: How Quantum Effects Challenge Gravity's Rules - Advanced Science News
Atoms Vs Apples: How Quantum Effects Challenge Gravity's Rules - Advanced Science News
New research reveals that quantum effects defy the universality of free fall, providing a potential experimental pathway to test quantum gravity.
Scientific Communication Failures Linked to Faster-Rising Seas
Scientists failed for decades to communicate the coming risks of rapid sea-level rise to policymakers and the public, a new study has found. That has created a climate catch-22 in which scientists …
Nature Index Annual Tables 2023: China Tops Natural-science Table
Nature Index Annual Tables 2023: China Tops Natural-science Table
India is another notable riser whereas Russia is among those losing ground.
Why It's Impossible for Public Policy to Rely Entirely on Science
Why It's Impossible for Public Policy to Rely Entirely on Science
The only way an Alberta COVID-19 committee can meaningfully determine how public policy should be made is if it tackles head-on the question of how to measure the psychological impacts of policy.
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