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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
We live in a golden age of medical science, but is the policy ready?
We live in a golden age of medical science, but is the policy ready?
Cutting-edge medicines and treatments exist, but widespread and equitable access to them does not. We can reverse this trend if we invest in health as a strategic asset. Acting earlier on diseases results in fewer hospitalizations; longer, healthier, more productive lives; and less demand on and costs for healthcare systems
Abstinence From AI Is Not the Answer
Refusing to use AI won't protect society. Responsible resistance must include gaining knowledge about it.
In Scientific Publishing, Who Should Foot the Bill?
Publishers often charge authors to publish their publicly-funded research. Will a federal crackdown make a difference?
Where Are the Neurodivergent Leaders in Higher Education?
As universities evolve to face a range of complex problems, leadership teams that all think in similar ways can limit institutional problem-solving capacities.
US is 'demolishing Its Scientific Leadership with a Wrecking Ball,' Says Chief EU Research Diplomat
US is 'demolishing Its Scientific Leadership with a Wrecking Ball,' Says Chief EU Research Diplomat
The EU must respond by strengthening scientific links with “like-minded” countries, Signe Ratso says
The Uncertain Future of International Scientific Collaboration
The Uncertain Future of International Scientific Collaboration
It's getting harder for scientists from around the world to work together. Researchers must find ways to adapt.
AI Could Make Scientific Overload Worse
Artificial intelligence is helping to advance science, but it could also add to stress on the research system by generating ever more papers and grant applications, an AI expert at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has warned.
Trio of Reports Say the EU is Betting Too Heavily on Generative AI
Three new reports have criticised the EU's artificial intelligence strategy, including its plan to spend €20 billion on enormous supercomputers known as gigafactories to train and run large language models (LLMs), the form of AI that powers chatbots like ChatGPT.
Ukraine Risks Exclusion from Sensitive Projects in Horizon Europe
The European Commission could ban Ukraine from participating in Horizon Europe projects that are related to AI, quantum, communication and network technologies, and space, according to an internal memo circulated in the first week of November.
We Can Stop Sacrificing Millions of Lives for Our Own Health
The Guardian's View on Animal Testing: New technologies can reduce our reliance on animal experiments. This isn't just morally right, it could have scientific and economic benefits too
Making Funding for Open Science Infrastructure the Norm
While Open Science infrastructures are used a lot, their funding is precarious. TSOSI is a project that aims to improve this situation by making financial support for open infrastructure more visible.
Viewpoint: FP10 Proposal Risks Weakening Europe's Innovation Capacity
Viewpoint: FP10 Proposal Risks Weakening Europe's Innovation Capacity
Europe faces major societal challenges, from climate change and digitalisation to health and security. At the same time, global competition is intensifying, with the US and China leading the way in breakthrough technologies such as AI and quantum technology. For the EU to remain competitive the next EU Framework Programme for research and innovation (FP10) must strengthen, not sideline, the link between research and innovation.
The Case for Preserving Scholarly Blogs - Impact of Social Sciences
The Case for Preserving Scholarly Blogs - Impact of Social Sciences
Poor preservation threatens the scholarly blogging ecosystem. What makes scholarly blogs sustainable and how can these practices be promoted?
Industrial Policy Can Benefit from Research, but Should Not Dictate Priorities, Ehler Says
Industrial Policy Can Benefit from Research, but Should Not Dictate Priorities, Ehler Says
Innovation is Europe's main competitive advantage, but industrial policy must not dictate research priorities, said Christian Ehler following his confirmation as lead rapporteur for the tenth EU research Framework Programme (FP10) and co-rapporteur for the new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF).
'Web of Incentives' in Research Funding Limit Academic Freedom
An indirect "creeping reduction of freedom" is taking place in academia, according to Maria Leptin, president of the European Research Council (ERC), Europe's main funder of fundamental research. This threat is distinct from government "oppression" of universities and scientists in populist regimes such as the US and Hungary.
Scientific Fraud: Analysis of a Growing Phenomenon
Scientific fraud: analysis of a growing phenomenon - Read the column on Polytechnique Insights
Is Donald Trump Conducting a 'Blitzkrieg' on Science?
Does the Trump administration’s sudden closure of many long-standing science advisory panels amount to what one academic calls a “blitzkrieg”?
To Rebuild Trust in Science, Scientists Must Change Who Tells Their Story and How
To Rebuild Trust in Science, Scientists Must Change Who Tells Their Story and How
Holden Thorp, PhD, the top editor at Science, discusses the essential role of front-line doctors and the power of conversations rather than confrontation.
Horizon Europe's Collaborative Projects Ask for the Impossible
Horizon Europe's Collaborative Projects Ask for the Impossible
Social sciences funding would be best spent on narrower calls. But would it dry up if we stopped pretending we can save the world, asks Andreas Schedler
Artificial Intelligence Is the New Language of Science
'The common basis of the EU and Hungarian Strategies is that the future of science is not only a technological but also a value-based issue. AI is the new language of science, but it will only serve progress if it remains ethical, transparent, and human-centred.'
China’s Historic Rise to the Top of the Scientific Ladder
For decades, Western scientists and policymakers dismissed China’s research boom as a matter of quantity over quality. Those days are over. In 2024, China achieved what seemed impossible just a few years ago, overtaking the United States in the number of publications appearing in the world’s most prestigious scientific journals.
Rethinking research impact
The way we think about the impact of university research, according to one Arizona State University leader, needs urgent and fundamental change.
Averting Conflict Can Become Switzerland's Role in Arctic Science Diplomacy
Averting Conflict Can Become Switzerland's Role in Arctic Science Diplomacy
Switzerland is making meaningful contributions to Arctic governance and multilateral dialogue, as the Arctic becomes a geopolitical and environmental epicentre.
From Language Barrier to AI Bias: The Non-Native Speaker's Dilemma in Scientific Publishing
From Language Barrier to AI Bias: The Non-Native Speaker's Dilemma in Scientific Publishing
For decades, researchers with English as an additional language have faced systemic disadvantages in publishing. AI writing tools promise relief, yet, they also bring new risks into science.
The REF Helps Make Research Open, Transparent, and Credible - Let's Not Lose That
The REF Helps Make Research Open, Transparent, and Credible - Let's Not Lose That
REF should be central to solving the collective action problems around openness, transparency, and accountability in research.
Who Deserves the Next Nobel? AI, Genius and Serendipity in Science
AI is increasingly becoming a part of Nobel winning science, how is this reshaping serendipity and what it means to make a scientific breakthrough?
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