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National Differences Hinder Development of European Degrees

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National Differences Hinder Development of European Degrees

Significant obstacles remain to the introduction of European joint degrees, according to a European Commission survey of ten Erasmus+ pilot projects.

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The Untold Story: India's Data Science Revolution. How It's Shaping Global Futures

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The Untold Story: India's Data Science Revolution. How It's Shaping Global Futures

India's Leap into the Global Data Science Arena India is making groundbreaking advances in the field of data science by joining the United Nations' prominent committee on big data for official statistics. This strategic move enables the nation to tackle global challenges and push forward its sustainable development goals through big data innovations. Embracing Innovation for a Better Future With a focus on cutting-edge technology, India is creating a data innovation lab, signalling its commitment to modernise decision-making processes. By adopting advanced techniques, such as satellite imagery and machine learning, the country aims to align its data initiatives with international
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Experts Warn of Fragmentation in Global Collaboration for Innovation

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Experts Warn of Fragmentation in Global Collaboration for Innovation

Global collaboration around innovation and technology is still growing, but the sector is at risk of fragmentation amid heightened competition, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned in its second annual Global Cooperation Barometer.
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Science Could Be a Bright Spot in U.S.-China Relations

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Science Could Be a Bright Spot in U.S.-China Relations

A renewed agreement may help stabilize a turbulent relationship.
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White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Provides In-house Science Advice for the President

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White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Provides In-house Science Advice for the President

Headed by the president's science adviser, OSTP serves as a one-stop shop for everything science and innovation inside the White House.
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Does Altering A Dataset Merit Retraction?

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Does Altering A Dataset Merit Retraction?

Self-archiving on personal sites is perfectly permitted under many journal data policies. But what happens when an author alters the underlying data?
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Europe Must Prioritise Research and Innovation to Be Competitive

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Europe Must Prioritise Research and Innovation to Be Competitive

Research and innovation are key areas to reignite sustainable growth and drive productivity.

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African Science Map Redrawn as Egypt Dominates R&D Spending

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African Science Map Redrawn as Egypt Dominates R&D Spending

Egypt’s research investment surged twelve-fold from 2000 to 2023, global IP body says

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EU promises Israeli participation in Horizon 2020

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EU promises Israeli participation in Horizon 2020

A senior official from the European Union has visited Israel to inform the government that it will find a solution to ensure Israel's participation in the scientific Horizon 2020 project, Haaretz newspaper has claimed.

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New Climate Focus for Health Research in Horizon Europe

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New Climate Focus for Health Research in Horizon Europe

Leaked draft work programme for health cluster sets out priorities and foresees significant budget increase
 

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Trust in Scientists and Their Role in Society Across 68 Countries

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Trust in Scientists and Their Role in Society Across 68 Countries

What is the state of trust in scientists around the world? To answer this question, the authors surveyed 71,922 respondents in 68 countries and found that trust in scientists is moderately high.
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Biden Helped Bring Science out of the Lab and into the Community − Emphasizing Research Focused on Solutions

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Biden Helped Bring Science out of the Lab and into the Community − Emphasizing Research Focused on Solutions

Biden's legacy includes elevating science's influence in federal decision-making and considering the social and ethical effects of research.
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Organizations Call on Senators to Consider Nominees' Respect for Science

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Organizations Call on Senators to Consider Nominees' Respect for Science

The work that federal agencies do has real consequences for people across the country and it matters who leads those agencies.

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Dear Donald Trump: A Letter From Nature On How to Make Science Thrive

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Dear Donald Trump: A Letter From Nature On How to Make Science Thrive

The US federal government can harness science to secure the health, prosperity and safety of Americans and the world.

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What Trump's Flurry of Executive Orders Means for Science

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What Trump's Flurry of Executive Orders Means for Science

The new president signed decrees designed to shift the US government's stance on climate and public health.
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Research Making a Real Difference

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Research Making a Real Difference

Academics driven by purpose are showing they can influence policy, offer practical tools for industry, improve societal outcomes and foster collaboration
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Poland Presents Research and Innovation Priorities for Council Presidency

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Poland Presents Research and Innovation Priorities for Council Presidency

Poland plans to use its six-month presidency of the European Council to advance the uptake of artificial intelligence in science, and to lay the groundwork for FP10, the next Framework Programme for research and innovation.
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Australians Want Scientists More Involved in Policy-making

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Australians Want Scientists More Involved in Policy-making

Two thirds of Australians think scientists should actively advocate for specific policies, and more than 60 per cent think scientists should be more involved in policymaking, according to a global study released by the Australian National University today.
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PubMed opens for comment

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PubMed opens for comment

Research repository launches comment platform for post-publication peer review.

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Why Africa's Young Scientists Should Help Check the Quality of Climate Change Research

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Early Career Researchers

Why Africa's Young Scientists Should Help Check the Quality of Climate Change Research

Global scientific reports about climate change are largely written and reviewed by older researchers from the global north.
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The Adequacy of Science Communication to the General Public from an Epistemological Perspective

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The Adequacy of Science Communication to the General Public from an Epistemological Perspective

This prospected research advances an internalist view on the concepts of scientific literacy and effectiveness of science communication to the general public, within an epistemological framework.
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Reconsidering Research Security

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Reconsidering Research Security

Research security requires that the United States remains an innovation leader by supporting the people and infrastructure that fuel it.
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Open Science Has Spawned a New Wave of Metric-Driven Evaluation

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Open Science Has Spawned a New Wave of Metric-Driven Evaluation

Measures intended to encourage openness are clashing with efforts to reform assessment

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Gender

Trump’s Ban on Funds to ‘Promote Gender Ideology’ Could Threaten Hundreds of NIH Research Projects

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Trump’s Ban on Funds to ‘Promote Gender Ideology’ Could Threaten Hundreds of NIH Research Projects

Sweeping executive order likely to be read broadly, experts predict

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Unis genauer beurteilen

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Unis genauer beurteilen

Tilmann Warnecke Der Wissenschaftsrat will Unirankings neu erfinden, doch auch sein "Forschungsrating" ist umstritten. Jetzt soll es auf bis zu 25 Fächer ausgeweitet werden. Der Wissenschaftsrat hält an seinem umstrittenen „Forschungsrating" fest und will es in den kommenden Jahren auf bis zu 25 Fächer ausweiten.

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'Stamp out Paper Mills' - Science Sleuths on How to Fight Fake Research

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'Stamp out Paper Mills' - Science Sleuths on How to Fight Fake Research

A group of scientists who are experts at spotting fraudulent research outline five essential steps to combat industrialized scientific misconduct.
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Open Data
Open Science

It's Time to Extend the FAIR Principles of Data Sharing

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It's Time to Extend the FAIR Principles of Data Sharing

To create a research culture that makes the best use of available data, the FAIR principles need to be extended

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Trump’s Freeze on NIH Causes Alarm

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Funding

Trump’s Freeze on NIH Causes Alarm

World’s largest public biomedical funder “cancels grant meetings”, while WHO pauses recruitment after US withdraws

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Science Overhaul Lays Out a Fundamental Challenge for New Zealand

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Science Overhaul Lays Out a Fundamental Challenge for New Zealand

New Zealand’s science system is undergoing its biggest transformation in over 30 years

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Science Hostility: What We Know and What We Can Do About It

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Science Hostility: What We Know and What We Can Do About It

Public communication on controversial issues has meant that science is more relevant than ever before. At the same time, it has made researchers vulnerable to attacks that undermine their credibility.

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