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Embracing the Social in Social Science
As science inextricably intermixes with society, the social sciences are essential to building trust in the scientific enterprise.
Do Universities Anchor Innovation or Just Organise It?
Universities are often invoked as vital drivers of local economic growth, innovative technologies and businesses. However, as James Evans discusses their influence on local innovation may be overestimated in comparison to the role they play in organising and helping these businesses develop.
EU Commission Blames Low R&D Investment for Economic Stagnation
The European Commission is blaming the EU's economic stagnation on low investment in research and innovation, in the European Semester report, the bloc's main policy tool for coordinating economic and fiscal policy across the 27 member state, which was published on Wednesday.
Scientists Might Have Found a Way to Overcome One of the Biggest Problems with AI
Scientists may have created a way to help overcome one of the biggest problems with popular artificial intelligence systems.
Cyberattacks Are Hitting Research Institutions With Devastating Effects
Hackers are targeting universities and research institutes with ransomware, leaving staff and students without the ability to work.
China's Top Science Institute Restructured to Focus on Research Frontiers
Chinese Academy of Sciences undergoes organisational overhaul as Beijing pushes original innovation in bid to become tech superpower.
A Scientist For President
If elected, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo would bring an extensive background in science and engineering to Mexico’s presidency. But many researchers are anxious about how she would govern.
Biden’s Science Adviser Explains the New Hard Line on China
Arati Prabhakar, director of the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, discusses Washington’s newly tough consensus on China.
What's the Best Way to Tackle Climate Change? An 'Evidence Bank' Could Help Scientists Find Answers
Commission Under Pressure to Give Guidance on R&D Collaboration with Israel
More universities are seeking official guidance from the European Commission as they struggle to assess whether Israeli institutions are still eligible to join Horizon Europe projects, as the Israeli war against Hamas is raising ethical questions across academia.
'Junk Science' is Being Used in Australian Courtrooms, and Wrongful Convictions Are at Stake
'Junk Science' is Being Used in Australian Courtrooms, and Wrongful Convictions Are at Stake
Expert opinion is necessary as part of the justice system - but nobody is asking if the experts are fit for the task and if their evidence is reliable.
Software That Detects ‘Tortured Acronyms’ In Research Papers Could Help Root Out Misconduct
Software That Detects ‘Tortured Acronyms’ In Research Papers Could Help Root Out Misconduct
Generated by plagiarism disguisers, these red flags can point to deeper problems with a paper
Biomedical Paper Retractions Have Quadrupled in 20 Years - Why?
Unreliable data, falsification and other issues related to misconduct are driving a growing proportion of retractions.
What Associated Country Status Means for UK Social Sciences and Humanities Researchers
What Associated Country Status Means for UK Social Sciences and Humanities Researchers
On 1 January this year, the UK became an associated country to Horizon Europe, the EU’s flagship research scheme, and to the EU’s Earth observation programme Copernicus. Linda Hantrais and Anouska Nithyanandan consider the broader implications of association for the social and human sciences and review the preparations that UK social scientists should be making to re-establish their international reputation for research excellence post-Brexit.
EU Missed Artificial Intelligence Targets Due to Horizon Europe Delay, Auditors Find
EU Missed Artificial Intelligence Targets Due to Horizon Europe Delay, Auditors Find
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has issued a stinging report criticising the European Commission's AI strategy, finding that the EU underspent on AI by €600 million because of a delay in 2021 starting Horizon Europe.
Academic freedom "must remain high on the EU agenda"
Legal framework conditions at European level "are not sufficient to deal with infringements of academic freedom”, according to a speaker at a key public debate on the issue.
Guidelines for the Use of AI in Science
Artificial intelligence (AI) generates texts, videos and images that can hardly be distinguished from those of humans. Scientists are also increasingly being assisted by AI. Now, an international working group has developed principles for using AI in research to ensure trust in science.
Researcher Parents Are Paying a High Price for Conference Travel - Here's How to Fix It
FP10 Should Advance Research Excellence, Stronger Security and Key Technologies, Berlin Says
The Women for Africa Foundation Premieres the Documentary "The Science of African Women"
The Women for Africa Foundation Premieres the Documentary "The Science of African Women"
On 23 May at the Palacio de la Prensa in Madrid
The U.S. has a new way to mask census data in the name of privacy. How does it affect accuracy?
The U.S. has a new way to mask census data in the name of privacy. How does it affect accuracy?
Xi Believes China Can Win a Scientific Revolution
Beijing's techno-nationalist policies are more geopolitical than economic.
Scientists Urged to Collect Royalties from the 'Magic Money Tree'
By joining a collecting society, researchers can ensure they are paid when copyrighted book content and papers are reproduced.
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