news

Send us a link

Subscribe to our newsletter

China Could Be the World's Biggest Public Funder of Science Within Two Years

China Could Be the World's Biggest Public Funder of Science Within Two Years

Forecast by science-policy researchers raises questions about where the epicentre of global research will shift to in the coming decade.

Reshaping Science Communication in a Critical Period of Disinformation and Distrust

Reshaping Science Communication in a Critical Period of Disinformation and Distrust

Governments should strengthen institutional science communication, not just rely on individual researchers, to provide clear, coordinated, evidence-based information and counter misinformation, especially during crises.

Opinion: "Good Science" Needs Purpose, Accountability and an Explicit Ethical Stance

Opinion: "Good Science" Needs Purpose, Accountability and an Explicit Ethical Stance

Professor Marisa Miraldo on the impact of rethinking how we judge scientific excellence. Sharing a manifesto for socially responsible science, she shows how institutions, academics and leaders can use it to take a stand.

How Chinese Labs race for the next "first-in-class" breakthrough

How Chinese Labs race for the next "first-in-class" breakthrough

Scientific research and tech dominance have become top priorities in China's new 5-year plan

Budget cuts at federal environment ministry threaten Arctic science

Budget cuts at federal environment ministry threaten Arctic science

Research teams at Environment and Climate Change Canada are being dismantled as the federal government reduces the size of the public service.

Ig Nobels to Move Awards to Switzerland Due to Concern over US Travel Visas

Ig Nobels to Move Awards to Switzerland Due to Concern over US Travel Visas

The annual ceremony of the Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, is normally held in the United States. This September it will take place in Zurich after organisers deemed the US "unsafe."

AI Agents Are 'aeroplanes for the Mind': Five Ways to Ensure That Scientists Are Responsible Pilots

AI Agents Are 'aeroplanes for the Mind': Five Ways to Ensure That Scientists Are Responsible Pilots

As artificial-intelligence systems take on more of the scientific workflow, the central goal should not be complete automation, but designing platforms that preserve creativity, responsibility and surprise.

NSF officials break silence on how AI and quantum now drive agency grantmaking

NSF officials break silence on how AI and quantum now drive agency grantmaking

Leaders acknowledge White House role in controversial moves

Ireland's Five-year Plan for Research Aims to Boost PhD Numbers and Spin-outs

Ireland's Five-year Plan for Research Aims to Boost PhD Numbers and Spin-outs

Ireland has launched a five-year strategy to boost research and innovation. It sets out how the newly minted funder Research Ireland can shape the country’s research landscape, not just fund it.

The Growing Number of US Scientists Moving to Spain: 'My Colleagues Are Having a Very Hard Time'

The Growing Number of US Scientists Moving to Spain: 'My Colleagues Are Having a Very Hard Time'

One in three recipients of the state-funded Atrae program comes from the United States

Federal Science Workforce Declines Sharply Under Trump

Federal Science Workforce Declines Sharply Under Trump

The last year was marked by turmoil at science agencies and the administration's stated desire to shrink the federal workforce.