Many researchers say that AI systems aren’t yet at the point of consciousness, but that the pace of AI evolution has got them pondering: how would we know if they were? A checklist derived from six neuroscience-based theories could aid in the assessment. 

Are science and technology policies targeted at early-stage technologies what is needed for net-zero emissions?

The European Commission plans to designate 100 locations across Europe as Regional Innovation Valleys, in a bid to strengthen innovation in EU priority areas and encourage collaboration between more and less advanced regions. 

Marc Lemaître, the new chief of the EU's research directorate takes office today, he will apply his experience in Cohesion policy to promote greater coordination between research funding and regional development funding, increasing the impact of both.

2022 was great for science, from historic space missions to archeological discoveries and plenty to learn in medicine.

Beset by regulatory issues and barriers to international collaboration, the country still faces challenges in commercializing basic research.

Dr Jason Dewhurst talks 'embedding a scientifically inquisitive and analytically curious culture across the Home Office'

On average, researchers' impact dropped by a half to two-thirds over their careers.

Researchers say their prototype produces hydrogen with greater than 99% purity and works in air as dry as 4% relative humidity

The European Universities initiative was conceived to develop higher education across the EU, with a tight focus on students and teaching. Higher education institutions from different countries were invited to form alliances and bid for Erasmus + funds to develop joint curricula and boost mobility. But innovation and entrepreneurship increasingly appear in the alliance playbook, particularly when the partners are close to the market.

Europe may be missing out on lucrative new products, start-ups, and even potential unicorns.