Brussels Weighs Banning China from Major EU Research Scheme
Brussels Weighs Banning China from Major EU Research Scheme
Draft Horizon Europe plan cites lack of IP protections and Beijing's civil-military fusion strategy.
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African Union Launches Science-led Frontline Against Disaster Risks
African Union Launches Science-led Frontline Against Disaster Risks
The African Union Commission (AUC) has launched a decisive effort to bridge the gap between scientific research and policy action, inaugurating the first-ever Symposium of the Africa Science and Technology Advisory Group on Disaster Risk Reduction in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Britain’s Bold Plan to End Animal Testing Gains Unlikely Unity
The UK government unveiled a sweeping roadmap to phase out animal testing, promising to accelerate the shift toward humane, high-tech alternatives that could redefine modern science itself.
UK Aims for ‘Targeted Science Cooperation’ with China
Science minister heads to Beijing with university leaders, pledging government will “never compromise national security”.
Is Donald Trump Conducting a 'Blitzkrieg' on Science?
Does the Trump administration’s sudden closure of many long-standing science advisory panels amount to what one academic calls a “blitzkrieg”?
How Have Funding Cuts Affected Early-career Scientists' Futures?
How Have Funding Cuts Affected Early-career Scientists' Futures?
Some say they feel terrified and anxious over all the uncertainty; many are thinking about leaving the United States, academia or science altogether; others plan to stay the course.
To Rebuild Trust in Science, Scientists Must Change Who Tells Their Story and How
To Rebuild Trust in Science, Scientists Must Change Who Tells Their Story and How
Holden Thorp, PhD, the top editor at Science, discusses the essential role of front-line doctors and the power of conversations rather than confrontation.
How politicians soured on Europe’s biggest primate research center
How politicians soured on Europe’s biggest primate research center
Some scientists hope animal work at the Biomedical Primate Research Centre can continue despite vote by Dutch Parliament to end the studies
Letters to Scientific Journals Surge as ‘Prolific Debutante’ Authors Likely use AI
Letters to Scientific Journals Surge as ‘Prolific Debutante’ Authors Likely use AI
New study reinforces worries about “mass production of junk” by unscrupulous scholars aiming to pad their CVs
Changing geopolitical environment reshapes science, technology and innovation policy, says OECD
Changing geopolitical environment reshapes science, technology and innovation policy, says OECD
Rising geopolitical tensions and security concerns about emerging critical technologies are reshaping international co-operation in science, technology and innovation (STI), according to a new OECD report.
Global South Scientists Call for Rethink of "Brain Drain" Narrative
Researchers argue overseas training strengthens, rather than weakens, home-country research capacity.
Where AI Meets Scientific Publishing | The AI Journal
If the proverbial saying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) touches every aspect in life is true, the world of scientific publishing certainly is no exception.
Artificial Intelligence Is the New Language of Science
'The common basis of the EU and Hungarian Strategies is that the future of science is not only a technological but also a value-based issue. AI is the new language of science, but it will only serve progress if it remains ethical, transparent, and human-centred.'
Sharing Insights on Interoperability and Linked Data in Heritage and Research Contexts: Building Bridges Across Disciplines
Sharing Insights on Interoperability and Linked Data in Heritage and Research Contexts: Building Bridges Across Disciplines
Interoperability may sound technical, but at its heart, it’s about connection - helping data, systems, and people work together more effectively. In both heritage and research, it’s what transforms scattered collections into shared knowledge. Maryam Mazaheri illustrates common misconceptions around interoperability and describes what lessons can be derived.
China’s Historic Rise to the Top of the Scientific Ladder
For decades, Western scientists and policymakers dismissed China’s research boom as a matter of quantity over quality. Those days are over. In 2024, China achieved what seemed impossible just a few years ago, overtaking the United States in the number of publications appearing in the world’s most prestigious scientific journals.
Adoption of Open Research Practices Exceeding Expectations
An investigation by Taylor & Francis and DataSeer has found the uptake of open research practices is exceeding expectations in every area.
Europe's Cutting-edge Research As a Driver of Innovation
According to a recent study by the European Patent Office, the Max Planck Society ranks second - just behind the Fraunhofer Society and ahead of the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The study highlights the key role that public research institutions play in driving innovation across Europe.
Under President Trump's Direction, Scientific Protections Are Disappearing at Record Speed
Rethinking research impact
The way we think about the impact of university research, according to one Arizona State University leader, needs urgent and fundamental change.
Universities Reject Trump Funding Deal
The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education,” developed by the Trump administration and sent to nine universities on 1 October, proposes that the institutions agree to a series of criteria in exchange for preferential treatment in funding decisions. As of 20 October, various schools have responded to Trump’s offer.
UKRI Enhances Scrutiny of Research with Potential for Harm
From 2026, applicants for funding from two research councils must provide additional information on managing risk.
As Open As Necessary? Research Security, Academic Freedom and the Geopolitics of Science
As Open As Necessary? Research Security, Academic Freedom and the Geopolitics of Science
Academic freedom and the autonomy of science require protection not only against direct state interference, but also against the more subtle colonisation of research by political and economic systems.
How Chinese Paper Mills Use AI to Create 'higher Quality' Academic Fraud
How Chinese Paper Mills Use AI to Create 'higher Quality' Academic Fraud
Paper mills that sell authorship or fabricate entire papers are a staple of China's competitive academic landscape.
Open Access Days 2025: Goal Achieved - or How Can It (Ever) Be Accomplished?
Open Access Days 2025: Goal Achieved - or How Can It (Ever) Be Accomplished?
What does Open Access promise and what does it cost? How can the crucial importance of open infrastructures be embedded as a collective core task? What could a new concept for financing Diamond Open Access look like? At the Open Access Days 2025, these and other questions were answered in lectures and workshops.
Federal science on pause amid shutdown: Trump makes offer to nine universities
Research Funders Urged to Drive Culture Shift on Negative Results
Research Funders Urged to Drive Culture Shift on Negative Results
Reform needed to improve trust in science, patient care and training of AI, advocates say.
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