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Establish an 'ERC for Labs', Says Economics Nobel Prize Winner

Establish an 'ERC for Labs', Says Economics Nobel Prize Winner

The EU should establish a European Research Council (ERC) equivalent to give long-term support to research labs, one of the winners of this year's Nobel Prize for economics has argued.French economist Philippe Aghion was awarded the prize on October 13 for his work that argues economic growth relies on "creative destruction", with new more innovative firms pushing out old ones.

Three Years After the Launch of ChatGPT, Do We Know Where This Is Heading?

Three Years After the Launch of ChatGPT, Do We Know Where This Is Heading?

Nearly three years after ChatGPT's debut, generative AI continues to reshape scholarly publishing. While workflows are becoming more efficient, the long-term impact on research creation and evaluation remains uncertain.

Science Agencies Shuttered in Government Shutdown

Science Agencies Shuttered in Government Shutdown

This U.S. federal government shut down may be different, and far more devastating, for the federal workers, including scientists, who live and work across the nation.

Is the Nobel Prize Still Relevant Today?

Is the Nobel Prize Still Relevant Today?

The Nobel Prize is considered the "Mount Everest of science." But it faces criticism over how winners are chosen, and may give a warped idea of scientific progress.

Research Ministers Confident of Role in Horizon Europe Negotiations

Research Ministers Confident of Role in Horizon Europe Negotiations

EU research ministers do not expect to have a reduced role during negotiations on the future Horizon Europe programme, despite Council plans to assign parts of it to finance ministers via the ad hoc working party on the next multiannual EU budget.

Single Rulebook for EU Research Funding Risks 'Death' by Inflexibility, Warns ERC President

Single Rulebook for EU Research Funding Risks 'Death' by Inflexibility, Warns ERC President

A European Commission plan to standardise administrative processes for EU research funding could spell "death," the president of the European Research Council (ERC) has warned. Maria Leptin said that different EU research bodies had different aims and so need flexibility. Standardising their contracts, for example, could put them in a straitjacket. 

Science is No Longer Above Suspicion

Science is No Longer Above Suspicion

Science is no longer above suspicion. Once trusted as an impartial guide, it is now entangled with politics, corporate agendas and selective narratives - nowher

Navigating the chaos: Research community owes better communication to taxpayers

Navigating the chaos: Research community owes better communication to taxpayers

In exchange for continued taxpayer funding, American universities must better explain how research promotes the well-being and security of the public, according to two of the country’s top leaders in science policy.

International Scientific Collaboration is More Necessary - yet More Challenging - than Ever

International Scientific Collaboration is More Necessary - yet More Challenging - than Ever

These partnerships accelerate neuroscience by enabling researchers to share resources and expertise, as well as generate more relevant and reproducible results. But new federal funding restrictions in the United States are putting such collaborations in jeopardy.

As Scientists Raise the Alarm, Trump Administration Attacks Continue

As Scientists Raise the Alarm, Trump Administration Attacks Continue

Between January 20th and August 31st 2025, there have been 479 attacks on science, which undermine, co-opt, or blatantly ignore science in the federal government. These attacks follow the plan laid out in Project 2025.

The Case for a National Disaster Research Strategy

The Case for a National Disaster Research Strategy

An integrated national research strategy is urgently needed to strengthen the country's efforts to prepare for and respond to disasters.

The Road to FP10 is Paved with Missing Details

The Road to FP10 is Paved with Missing Details

Brussels research lobbies, together with leading MEP Christian Ehler, are calling for more detail and clarity about the European Commission's €175 billion plan for the tenth Framework Programme (FP10).

Nazi Human Experiments Still Influence Medicine Today

Nazi Human Experiments Still Influence Medicine Today

A new database tells the stories of victims of forced medical research during the Nazi era. What role do the specimens and findings from that time play in modern medicine and research?

Political Extremism Creates 'Climate of Anxiety' for Scientists

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.