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US Science Policy at a Crossroads

US Science Policy at a Crossroads

America needs a robust federal science and engineering enterprise now more than ever. But the scientific community's rigid defense of the Vannevar Bush model and its full-throated embrace of ideological DEI has left it politically exposed.

How Language Bias Persists in Scientific Publishing Despite AI Tools

How Language Bias Persists in Scientific Publishing Despite AI Tools

Stanford researchers highlight the ongoing challenges of language discrimination in academic publishing, revealing that AI tools may not be the solution for non-native speakers.

ERC Backs Cutting-edge Research with €721 Million in Funding

ERC Backs Cutting-edge Research with €721 Million in Funding

The European Research Council (ERC) today announced the winners of its latest Advanced Grant competition. The funding, worth in total €721 million, will go to 281 leading researchers across Europe. The Advanced Grant competition is one of the most prestigious and competitive funding schemes in the EU. It gives senior researchers the opportunity to pursue ambitious, curiosity-driven projects that could lead to major scientific breakthroughs. The new grants are part of the EU's Horizon Europe programme.

Sector Unaware of Political Risk to ERC, Grantee Leader Warns

Sector Unaware of Political Risk to ERC, Grantee Leader Warns

Association of European Research Council Grantees calls for funder to gain legal independence.

Indian Researchers Call for Balanced and Responsible Research Assessments

Indian Researchers Call for Balanced and Responsible Research Assessments

PRNewswire New Delhi [India], June 11: A global survey conducted by Springer Nature reveals that researchers in India are calling for more balanced and responsible approaches to research assessment, with an emphasis on transparency, integrity, and moving beyond over-reliance on quantitative metrics. Show Full Article The 2024 Research Assessment Survey, which gathered responses from over […]

'The Trump Uncertainty Principle' is Destroying the Position and Momentum of US Science

'The Trump Uncertainty Principle' is Destroying the Position and Momentum of US Science

The Trump administration is ripping US science apart, warns Robert P Crease.

What Is Trump’s “Gold Standard Science” Actually About?

What Is Trump’s “Gold Standard Science” Actually About?

The latest executive order aims to place political appointees as arbiters of scientific knowledge.

ISC Expert Group Publishes Nature Sustainability Comment on Scientific Priorities for Plastics Treaty

ISC Expert Group Publishes Nature Sustainability Comment on Scientific Priorities for Plastics Treaty

The Expert group on plastic pollution convened by the International Science Council outlines science-based recommendations to inform the final stages of plastics treaty negotiations and a robust and effective instrument.

How a Trump-fueled Brain Drain Could Be the Rest of the World’s Brain Gain

How a Trump-fueled Brain Drain Could Be the Rest of the World’s Brain Gain

The US has long been a research powerhouse. After Trump's cuts, other countries are stepping in.

Research May Be Increasingly Incremental - But Studies Making Lasting Paradigm Shifts Are On The Rise

Research May Be Increasingly Incremental - But Studies Making Lasting Paradigm Shifts Are On The Rise

New metric identifying “persistently disruptive” papers offers a “bright spot” amid signs of declining innovation.

Trump’s science adviser defends funding cuts as a chance to ‘revitalize’ U.S. science

Trump’s science adviser defends funding cuts as a chance to ‘revitalize’ U.S. science

Michael Kratsios says DEI has led to a loss of public trust in universities