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Beyond Lab Animals
With a boost from the Trump administration, organ chips, AI, and other technologies bid to replace animals for drug and chemical testing.
Political Extremism Creates 'Climate of Anxiety' for Scientists
The rise of populism and anti-science rhetoric in some regions of Europe is demoralising researchers and innovators, and creating a "climate of anxiety" that makes scientific discovery more difficult, according to a study published this month.
Why Science Must Embrace Co-Creation with Generative AI to Break Current Research Barriers
Rewiring science diplomacy
For science diplomacy to remain relevant in this era, it must develop a new mode of engagement—transactional science diplomacy.
RFK Jr Has Slashed Vaccine Research. You Need To Know How Perilous That Is For The World
Scientists’ role in defending democracy
We know from other countries and contexts that aspiring authoritarians often target scientists, elevate loyalists, and suppress or sideline any who might have the knowledge, expertise, or power to challenge government transgression and failures to make science-based policy decisions. In response to such threats, the US scientific community can work to rebuild critical elements of the federal science enterprise now being dismantled or compromised, including science advisory committees and scientific assessments, which for decades have helped ensure that the best available science informs policy decisions.
As Science Faces External Attacks, It Needs to Look Within to Defend and Reform
The Rise of the Ghost Academic
The academic conference no-show might feel like a minor inconvenience, but it might represent evidence of a growing concern with CV padding over contributions to the field.
How the US Fails at Science Diplomacy, but Could Do Better
How the US Fails at Science Diplomacy, but Could Do Better
The country is lagging behind the EU and China as a reliable research partner. But this can be fixed.
Metascience Is More Important Now Than Ever
A growing research field known as 'the science of science' will be essential for navigating an uncertain future.
What Happens When the Nuts and Bolts of Science Diplomacy Come Loose?
US science diplomacy has focused too much on preventing transfer of sensitive technology instead of on international collaboration.
EU Urged to Exempt Research Spending from Deficit Rules
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) is calling on the EU to introduce a major change to its rules to encourage member states to invest more in R&D: decouple national research and innovation investments from deficit rules until the EU's 3% of GDP target is met.
National Science Foundation Staff Decry Trump's 'Politically Motivated' Cuts
Workers allege illegal terminations, censorship and collapse of scientific review standards
Research Replication Can Determine How Well Science is Working - but How Do Scientists Replicate Studies?
Research Replication Can Determine How Well Science is Working - but How Do Scientists Replicate Studies?
Replication research can take the temperature on how accurate science in a given field is, but research replication is easier said than done.
Horizon Europe's Retention is Good News - but the Fight Isn't over Yet
Horizon Europe's Retention is Good News - but the Fight Isn't over Yet
A significant budget boost, including for the ERC, MSCA and EIC, must not be undermined by the next two years of wrangling.
Universities Struggle to Recognise Leadership Beyond the Academic Template
Universities Struggle to Recognise Leadership Beyond the Academic Template
Second-career academics and pracademics challenge traditional notions of academic leadership - and that's exactly what universities need.
Praise for Commission's Research Programme Proposal, but Concerns Linger over Its Vagueness
Praise for Commission's Research Programme Proposal, but Concerns Linger over Its Vagueness
There was praise for research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva and much relief after the European Commission presented its proposal for a €175 billion successor to Horizon Europe on July 16. But concerns remain about the programme's links to the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) and plans to simplify funding.
The Importance of Funding and Investment to Strengthen Data Science in Africa
The Importance of Funding and Investment to Strengthen Data Science in Africa
The authors explore the underutilization of data science (DS) to improve health outcomes in Africa and advocate for increased, strategic investment in DS infrastructure, talent development, and research funding.
The Next EU Budget Cannot Be Business As Usual
The bloc must rethink and reprioritize in order to seize opportunities and tackle the new challenges we face today.
Interview: How a Hearing-Loss Grant Got Cut in the Fight Over DEI
"It felt like the floor dropped out," researcher Uri Manor said after the sudden suspension of his lab's award.
Scientists IN Society: From Isolation to Engagement
Scientists were historically encouraged to immerse themselves in research above all else. It's time to rid ourselves of that notion.
Early-Career Researchers Reflect on the Emotional and Societal Fallout of Trump's Funding Cuts
Early-Career Researchers Reflect on the Emotional and Societal Fallout of Trump's Funding Cuts
Canceled grants and slashed budgets are disproportionately affecting junior health researchers, dealing a major blow to the future of science and society in the U.S.
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