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Research Espionage is a Real Threat - but a Drastic Crackdown Could Stifle Vital International Collaboration
Research Espionage is a Real Threat - but a Drastic Crackdown Could Stifle Vital International Collaboration
Australia's flexible and proportionate response to the risks of research espionage and foreign interference balance security with the necessity of international collaboration.
Largest Post-Pandemic Survey Finds Trust in Scientists is High
Largest Post-Pandemic Survey Finds Trust in Scientists is High
Study of more than 70,000 people suggests that trust levels vary among countries and are linked to political orientation.
Science Gender Split Still Varies Widely Among EU Countries - Research Professional News
Science Gender Split Still Varies Widely Among EU Countries - Research Professional News
Denmark has the largest share of female scientists and engineers, and Hungary the smallest.
The Past and Future of the EU's 'Horizon' Framework Programme
A special report on the 40th anniversary of the EU’s flagship R&D programme – its origins, its evolution and the issues that will shape its next decade - has been issued.
Defence R&D Should Not Be Funded at the Expense of Other Research in Framework Programme 10
Defence R&D Should Not Be Funded at the Expense of Other Research in Framework Programme 10
With the war in Ukraine continuing to occupy minds across Europe, defence has become a central theme of discussions around the successor to Horizon Europe, Framework Programme 10.
Could Roving Researchers Help Address the Challenge of Taking Parental Leave?
Could Roving Researchers Help Address the Challenge of Taking Parental Leave?
Institutions are taking notice of a handful of programmes designed to address the issues scientists face when choosing to take a long-term absence.
How Common is Academic Plagiarism?
Drawing on insights from a recent international survey on research integrity and a recent high-profile case, Nick Allum and Robin Brooker find previous work on scientific plagiarism may have underestimated its prevalence.
European Science 'Must Catch Up With China and US', Says ERC Head
Horizon Europe successor must vastly increase research funding for Europe to compete
Do Disappearing Data Repositories Pose a Threat to Open Science and the Scholarly Record?
Do Disappearing Data Repositories Pose a Threat to Open Science and the Scholarly Record?
Research data repositories play a vital role in ensuring research is reproducible, replicable and reusable. Yet, the infrastructure supporting them can be impermanent.
The UNESCO Open Science Outlook: There is Progress, but It is Unequal
Last December, UNESCO published the first global report on the trends of Open Science (OS). OS is increasing but does so unevenly and its monitoring is mainly focused on outputs, missing potential progress in participation and dialogue.
The Successes and Shortcomings of Horizon 2020
The Horizon 2020 programme had a huge impact on the European economy, its scientific output, and on society, but was short on budget, needed simplification and should have included better support for women researchers and entrepreneurs.
Universities Protest EU Plan for Register of Foreign Funding
Proposal for register of organisations receiving non-EU funding risks being "harmful", says European University Association.
What's the Deal with Horizon Europe Widening?
When it comes to research, Europe is divided. To bridge the gap, the EU is now running a Widening programme to help fifteen member states and a few associated countries catch up.
EU Commission Launches Bid to Expand Funding of Dual-Use Research in Horizon Europe's Successor
EU Commission Launches Bid to Expand Funding of Dual-Use Research in Horizon Europe's Successor
The European Commission is proposing to allow technologies with both civil and defence applications to be funded in Framework Programme 10, in order to boost the EU's strategic autonomy.
Being Neurodivergent in Academia: Outgrowing self-denial
After hitting rock bottom a few months into a prestigious fellowship, a postdoc recounts how they found their way to ADHD medication, therapy, and better mental health.
The Open Science Movement for Sharing Laboratory Materials Gains Momentum
Many researchers support open science, but how can they translate this view into behaviours to boost sharing?
High-profile Effort to Tackle Academia's Fake-paper Problem
Paper mills are polluting the literature - a group will study them in detail to stem the flow of bogus research.
Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative
Strengthening Voice of African Science Through Collaboration on Global Stage is Imperative
Inter-African collaboration among academics and science researchers on the continent remains low despite widespread calls at a political level to foster partnerships
What Counts As Plagiarism? Harvard President's Resignation Sparks Debate
Allegations against Harvard President, Claudine Gay, have left researchers arguing over academic standards and practices.
The Key to Fighting Pseudoscience Isn't Mockery - it's Empathy
Evidence shows that shoving data in peoples' faces doesn't work to change minds.
Not-for-profit Scholarly Publishing Might Not Be Cheaper - And That's OK
The rising cost of academic publishing is causing consternation across the research ecosystem and prompting calls in Europe for a transition to not-for-profit publishing models.
Did the Battle Against 'Misinformation' Go Too Far?
The pandemic brought a massive effort to limit the spread of bad health information. Did it do more harm than good?
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