The Economic Benefits of Open Science
Executive summary of an independent study on the economic benefits of open science, showing how sharing research outputs enables reuse, improves efficiency, and supports innovation.
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Podcast: Wissenschaft Unter Druck - Trumps Angriffe Auf US-Universitäten
Podcast: Wissenschaft Unter Druck - Trumps Angriffe Auf US-Universitäten
Seit Donald Trump wieder Präsident ist, hat sich die Lage an US-Universitäten drastisch verändert: Studierende fürchten Abschiebungen, Wissenschaftler verlieren ihre Stellen und wichtige Forschungsprojekte werden gestrichen.
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.
Thousands Rally to Support the Need for Science in a Democracy
Dozens of Stand Up for Science gatherings nationwide focused on the importance of science for federal policymaking.
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.
How Can City Administrations Innovate to Advance Green Transitions While Strengthening Democracy?
The Growing Number of US Scientists Moving to Spain: 'My Colleagues Are Having a Very Hard Time'
The EU's Strategic Rebalancing of Research Partnerships with China
EU limits Chinese participation in key Horizon Europe research areas, signaling a strategic shift in global science policy.
Major Chinese Funder to Stop Paying Fees for 30 Pricey Open-access Journals
Major Chinese Funder to Stop Paying Fees for 30 Pricey Open-access Journals
The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) plans to stop paying to publish their papers in international free-to-read journals it regards as too expensive amid effort to grow the country’s own journals.
Switzerland to Host the Global AI Summit 2027 in Geneva
Switzerland will host the next Global Summit on AI in Geneva in 2027. This was announced by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, in New Delhi at the AI Impact Summit in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Does Targeted Research Funding Reshape Research Landscapes?
New research finds no clear evidence that targeted funding leads to larger or more abrupt shifts in research topics than non-targeted funding. Instead, changes in research focus tend to be gradual, and similar in scale across both funding modes.
Africa’s Science Councils Are Joining Forces — Here’s Why
Twenty African grantmakers have formed a new alliance, bolstered by US$42 million.
Reimagining STEM doctoral training
The solution is not to replace existing PhD programs, but to add a STEM innovation PhD track.
Revealed: 10 New Insights in Climate Science
Each year, the world's leading climate scientists evaluate the most critical evidence on how our planet is changing. The latest report delivers a stark warning.
Who Sets the Standard?
Standards expert Laurie Locascio explains how standards quietly drive innovation and why more people should be involved.
Future Agenda for Science 2040: Instrumentalised Research or Germany As a Science Republic?
Future Agenda for Science 2040: Instrumentalised Research or Germany As a Science Republic?
On 30 January 2026, the German Science and Humanities Council (Wissenschaftsrat, WR) published its future agenda for Germany as a centre of science and research, entitled "Science in Germany - Perspectives until 2040". sets out a future agenda for Germany as a centre of science.
New Global Science Highlights Business Risks from Nature Loss
The assessment comes as the EU is stepping up its push for greater investment and private finance for nature.
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Science-based Multilateralism
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Science-based Multilateralism
Countries are meeting in Geneva for the first Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution plenary.
US Withdrawal from Major Environmental International Organisations Weakens Its Credibility
US Withdrawal from Major Environmental International Organisations Weakens Its Credibility
On 4 January 2026, the US announced it will leave dozens of international organisations, many of which exist to protect the climate and environment. Theresa Jedd warns that this America-first policy of international environmental isolationism is disappointing for the world, and could harm the people it claims to protect
Thousands of Scientists Inflate Their CVs with Self-published Studies That Cost Millions of Dollars of Public Money
Thousands of Scientists Inflate Their CVs with Self-published Studies That Cost Millions of Dollars of Public Money
An analysis of 100,000 special issues of academic journals reveals that one in eight is filled with articles written by the editor, particularly at the publisher MDPI.
Horizon Europe 2026-27: €14 Billion for Better Research Careers in a Greener, Stronger EU
Horizon Europe 2026-27: €14 Billion for Better Research Careers in a Greener, Stronger EU
Discover the funding opportunities managed by the European Research Executive Agency (REA) for researchers to develop their careers, widen participation and support projects in key areas such as environment, agriculture and civil security. Learn more about the topics, timelines and upcoming info day.
Which of Donald Trump’s changes are likely to last—and which will fade?
AI “swarms” could fake public consensus and quietly distort democracy
A new Science Policy Forum article warns that the next generation of influence operations – coordinated campaigns designed to manipulate perceptions of consensus, credibility, and normality – may not look like obvious “copy-paste bots,” but like coordinated communities: fleets of artificial intelligence (AI) -driven personas that can adapt in real time, infiltrate groups, and manufacture the appearance of public agreement at scale.
How science parks can transform Australian universities into innovation hubs
How science parks can transform Australian universities into innovation hubs
University-based science parks could become highly attractive sites for deeper engagement with industry, venture capitalists, and start-ups, and help procure government funding too, as proven in the UK, Singapore, and China.
The Fight For Slow And Boring Research
As federal research funding shrinks, scientists are looking to other sources of support. Can they learn to sell their work without selling out?
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