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20 Scientific Facts That Sound Like Science Fiction

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20 Scientific Facts That Sound Like Science Fiction

Modern science regularly pushes the boundaries between reality and imagination. Hidden in research papers and laboratory findings lie discoveries so extraordinary they challenge common understanding. These aren't hypothetical possibilities or theoretical concepts - they're verified scientific facts that seem to belong more in science fiction than reality. Glass That Bends Deep in the oceans lives … Continue reading "20 Scientific Facts That Sound Like Science Fiction"

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South African researchers clash over HE’s role in geopolitics

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South African researchers clash over HE’s role in geopolitics

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'Trust Me, I'm A Scientist': Report Sheds Light on Global Trust in Scientists

'Trust Me, I'm A Scientist': Report Sheds Light on Global Trust in Scientists

Sci&Tech Writer Olly Ashton analyses global attitudes towards science

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Trust is a Social Bond

Trust is a Social Bond

How does disinformation impact public trust in science? And can healthy scepticism be a good thing? A debate between climate researcher Sonia Seneviratne, communication scientist Mike S. Schäfer and former Swiss Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr.

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An Ecosystem of Resilience and Resistance is Emerging

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An Ecosystem of Resilience and Resistance is Emerging

History shows how to protect science from Trump’s attacks, write Stephan Lewandowsky and colleagues

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Science Diplomacy at the Intersection of Post-Truth Movements, Populism, and Tech-Nationalist Science.

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Science Diplomacy

Science Diplomacy at the Intersection of Post-Truth Movements, Populism, and Tech-Nationalist Science.

This interview discusses the evolution of science diplomacy in recent years, highlighting the challenges faced by a field that was initially designed to address the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Why We Organized 'Stand Up For Science'

Why We Organized 'Stand Up For Science'

Five co-organizers of the nationwide Stand Up For Science movement explain the need for collective action at this time.

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Research finds China's one-child policy boosted female entrepreneurship

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Research finds China's one-child policy boosted female entrepreneurship

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New Research Funding Policies in the USA Will Not Affect the Freedom of Research at the University of Helsinki

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New Research Funding Policies in the USA Will Not Affect the Freedom of Research at the University of Helsinki

"Funding should not be sought at any cost, such as by removing certain words from research proposals," says Vice-Rector Anne Portaankorva from the University of Helsinki.

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Trump Administration Seeks Input from Public on National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan

Trump Administration Seeks Input from Public on National Artificial Intelligence Action Plan

Significant shifts in U.S. technology policy are taking shape at the start of the new administration. This is especially true in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), where President Trump…

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Japan's New Approach to Collaborative International R&D

Japan's New Approach to Collaborative International R&D

Japan's science and technology policy has pivoted to a radical new approach to international research collaboration.

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Trump Administration Requests Input on AI 'action Plan'

Trump Administration Requests Input on AI 'action Plan'

The Office of Science and Technology Policy requested input on a plan through a technology R&D office at the National Science Foundation.

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How Science Has Fared in the First Two Weeks of the New Trump Administration

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How Science Has Fared in the First Two Weeks of the New Trump Administration

What Trump's actions might mean for the administration’s use of science in policymaking.

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Brexit Has Pushed British Scientists into the Arms of China

Brexit Has Pushed British Scientists into the Arms of China

In this blog, SMF Senior Researcher Dani Payne explores the impact of Brexit on UK research sector's global competitiveness.

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Science at Risk: The Funding Pause is More Damaging Than You Might Think

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Risk

Science at Risk: The Funding Pause is More Damaging Than You Might Think

Research that helps drive our economy is on hold and may face new ideological limits.

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Trust

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

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Trust

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

Predatory Publishing

'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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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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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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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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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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Preprints Often Make News. Many People Don’t Know What They Are

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Research

Preprints

Preprints Often Make News. Many People Don’t Know What They Are

The public needs context about unreviewed manuscripts, survey suggests.

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Facebook to Ditch Fact-checking: What Do Researchers Think?

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Social Media

Facebook to Ditch Fact-checking: What Do Researchers Think?

Meta's planned shift away from third party fact-checking in favour of a crowdsourced approach has perplexed those who study the spread of misinformation.

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A New-year Round-up of the Science Stories You May Have Missed

A New-year Round-up of the Science Stories You May Have Missed

Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 08 January 2025

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For Risky Science, a Question of Oversight

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For Risky Science, a Question of Oversight

From pathogen research to geoengineering and AI, consequential science is accelerating. Whose hands are on the wheel?

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Funding

‘Absolutely Crucial’ to Increase ERC Budget in FP10

Funding

‘Absolutely Crucial’ to Increase ERC Budget in FP10

Czech Republic paper on Framework Programme 10 also criticises overly large projects and personnel costs

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After Years of War, can Syria Rebuild its ‘Miserable’ Scientific Community?

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Middle East

After Years of War, can Syria Rebuild its ‘Miserable’ Scientific Community?

Syrian researchers around the world begin to plan for the nation’s future

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