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"We Need our Brains at Home in Ukraine"

"We Need our Brains at Home in Ukraine"

As the US and Russia hold controversial peace talks, Ukrainian research leaders want scientists back.

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…

Africa's 'bold Generation' See Bright Future at Home

Africa's 'bold Generation' See Bright Future at Home

They see themselves as the "bold generation" and the "conscious youth" of the African continent. AFP met six African students from Generation Z who, from Dakar to Nairobi, and Johannesburg to Abidjan, displayed a realistic optimism and a desire to transform their countries.

Supporting Science in the Global South

Supporting Science in the Global South

…and learnings from the first Africa Climate Mobility Academy Global science on the impact of climate change and its relationship with human mobility and fragility is growing in scope and quality. However, its focus, leadership and outputs are limited to specific regions and institutions, reflecting a global imbalance in development studies. Institutions and scientists in […]

National Science Foundation Fires 168 Probationary Employees on Trump Administration's Orders

National Science Foundation Fires 168 Probationary Employees on Trump Administration's Orders

The federal agency that funds science research says the staff reduction came in response to a White House directive.

Science Diplomacy Framework Launched for ‘Era of Disruption’

Science Diplomacy Framework Launched for ‘Era of Disruption’

The American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Royal Society have launched a new framework for science diplomacy.

Commission R&I Chief Declines to Confirm Standalone FP10

Commission R&I Chief Declines to Confirm Standalone FP10

Marc Lemaître expects “radical reduction in the number of instruments under the EU budget”.

Why International Collaboration on AI is Important to the UK

Why International Collaboration on AI is Important to the UK

The UK's AI regulation diverges sharply from its allies, yet global collaboration remains key. Bilateral & multilateral efforts in AI governance bolster UK's foreign policy, trade, and innovation. Can it maintain leadership in shaping global AI norms?

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.

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.

Trump's Science Advisor Pick Pivots Agenda's Focus Toward AI

Trump's Science Advisor Pick Pivots Agenda's Focus Toward AI

Trump's pick for national science adviser Michael Kratsios signals the nation's prioritization of AI technology development.

Trump’s Freeze on NIH Causes Alarm

Trump’s Freeze on NIH Causes Alarm

World’s largest public biomedical funder “cancels grant meetings”, while WHO pauses recruitment after US withdraws

The Adequacy of Science Communication to the General Public from an Epistemological Perspective

The Adequacy of Science Communication to the General Public from an Epistemological Perspective

This prospected research advances an internalist view on the concepts of scientific literacy and effectiveness of science communication to the general public, within an epistemological framework.

Australians Want Scientists More Involved in Policy-making

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.

The Untold Story: India's Data Science Revolution. How It's Shaping Global Futures

The Untold Story: India's Data Science Revolution. How It's Shaping Global Futures

India's Leap into the Global Data Science Arena India is making groundbreaking advances in the field of data science by joining the United Nations' prominent committee on big data for official statistics. This strategic move enables the nation to tackle global challenges and push forward its sustainable development goals through big data innovations. Embracing Innovation for a Better Future With a focus on cutting-edge technology, India is creating a data innovation lab, signalling its commitment to modernise decision-making processes. By adopting advanced techniques, such as satellite imagery and machine learning, the country aims to align its data initiatives with international