Swiss Alps Supercomputer to Leverage AI for Science
Switzerland's new supercomputer, Alps, will provide science projects with the muscle to harness the potential of AI.
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Singapore 'Respects Human Rights' Claims the Commission in 'Sensitive' Horizon Europe Document
Singapore 'Respects Human Rights' Claims the Commission in 'Sensitive' Horizon Europe Document
The European Commission has talked up Singapore's record on democracy and human rights to member states to justify the city state's inclusion in the EU's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.
What Harmful Microbes Are Lurking in the World's 7 Billion Tonnes of Plastic Waste?
What Harmful Microbes Are Lurking in the World's 7 Billion Tonnes of Plastic Waste?
Pathogenic viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive on plastic. The biohazard risks of this 'plastisphere' shouldn't be overlooked in efforts to tackle the pollution crisis.
One-minute Phone Breaks Could Help Keep Students More Focused in Class and Better in Tests
One-minute Phone Breaks Could Help Keep Students More Focused in Class and Better in Tests
Researchers conducted a term-long experiment that showed that allowing college students to use their phones for just one minute could result in less phone use d
Researchers in Hungary Raise Fears of Brain Drain After 'body Blow' EU Funding Suspension
Researchers in Hungary Raise Fears of Brain Drain After 'body Blow' EU Funding Suspension
A survey of early-career academics finds that one in four is considering moving abroad amid concerns of stigmatization from some international colleagues.
Equality, diversity and inclusion must be disruptive
Shifting what and who is valued will strengthen the research system, writes UKRI chief executive.
Becoming Scientific-Environmental Citizens Through Citizen Science in China
Becoming Scientific-Environmental Citizens Through Citizen Science in China
This article advocates for a closer study of the forms of citizenship nurtured among individual participants in citizen science (CS) projects by highlighting some salient features of CS in China.
The Impact of Winning Funding on Researcher Productivity, Results from a Randomized Trial
The Impact of Winning Funding on Researcher Productivity, Results from a Randomized Trial
In this small randomized trial, research funding did not have a clear impact on researcher productivity. However, the expanded use of modified lotteries in the allocation of grant funding has the potential to revolutionize the measurement of research productivity.
Public-private Partnerships Should Be Preserved in FP10, Says Eszter Lakos
Public-private Partnerships Should Be Preserved in FP10, Says Eszter Lakos
Research and innovation is shaping up to have a central role in the EU's new competitiveness agenda, but Hungarian MEP Eszter Lakos, who was involved in the negotiations for Horizon Europe, is worried about what this will mean for its successor scheme, framework programme 10 (FP10).
Universities Not in Favour of Dual-use Research
Universities and academic institutions have largely rejected a European Commission proposal to allow dual use research projects in FP10, the successor programme to Horizon Europe due to start in 2028. Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Brussels and national capitals worry whether the EU could defend itself if directly attacked by Moscow, and want to step up defence R&D in response.
US Politicians Support Climate Action when Linked to Certain Other Issues
US Politicians Support Climate Action when Linked to Certain Other Issues
The US House of Representatives is more likely to vote on climate action when it is linked with certain other environmental issues
The More Interdisciplinary Research Is, the More It is Used in Policy Documents
The More Interdisciplinary Research Is, the More It is Used in Policy Documents
More interdisciplinary research may have greater relevance and be more heavily cited in policy documents.
Scientists Criticise UN Agency's Failure to Withdraw Livestock Emissions Report
Academics say there has been no serious response from FAO to their complaints of "serious distortions" in report
UK Signals Interest in Joining FP10
The UK is "interested in potentially associating" to FP10, the EU's next research and innovation programme, according to a new position paper released by London.
The Challenge of Preserving Good Data in the Age of AI
If artificial intelligence-created content floods the internet, who decides what online information is worth archiving?
Publisher Adds Temporary Online Notifications to Articles "under Investigation"
Some journal articles on the Taylor & Francis website now bear a pop-up notification stating the papers are "currently under investigation."
The Benefits of Diamond Are Not Crystal Clear
There remain misconceptions and blindspots in the debate around diamond open access publishing. A realistic assessment of the sustainability this approach needs an agnostic assessment of its total costs and viability as a business model.
EU Ministers Lobby Zaharieva to Keep Widening Going in FP10
Well ahead of a proposal by the European Commission for the next framework programme for research member states are haggling between "the friends of excellence" and countries with less-well developed research systems.
If Generative AI Accelerates Science, Peer Review Needs to Catch Up
Studies have increasingly shown the widespread use of generative AI in research publications. Faced with the consequent uptick in the number of publications, Simone Ragavooloo argues that editors and reviewers should embrace AI tools to undertake the heavy lifting of statistical and methodological review and to allow them to focus on areas that require human expertise.
Swiss Students Drive Rocket Research Forward
Swiss students are propelling the future of space travel with innovative reusable rocket technology, putting Switzerland on the map in the global space race.
'Afraid to Talk': Researchers Fear the End for Science in Venezuela
A lack of funding and academic freedom amid a political crackdown leave scientists feeling hopeless and pondering an exodus from the country.
6 Major Academic Publishers Face Antitrust Lawsuit
The defendants, including Elsevier and Wiley, have done "tremendous damage to science and the public interest," the complaint alleged.
Randomisation Can Resolve the Uncertainty at the Heart of Peer Review
Randomisation Can Resolve the Uncertainty at the Heart of Peer Review
Embracing uncertainty could improve peer review processes.
Unearthing 'hidden' Science Would Help to Tackle the World's Biggest Problems
Tens of thousands of studies evaluating government programmes are collecting dust in institutional vaults. Sharing them could benefit everyone.
The Value of REF Beyond Academia - From Research to Development Impact
The Research Excellence Framework is primarily a mechanism for assessing the quality of research and allocating research funding. However, REF outputs and in particularly impact case studies hold value for many actors outside of higher education institutions.
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