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Bird Flu Could Become a Human Pandemic. How Are Countries Preparing?

Bird Flu Could Become a Human Pandemic. How Are Countries Preparing?

Wealthy nations are purchasing vaccines against H5N1 influenza and boosting surveillance, but there are concerns that low-income countries will be left behind.

How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-health Crisis in Science

How PhD Students and Other Academics Are Fighting the Mental-health Crisis in Science

Universities and institutions across the globe are exploring unique initiatives to help their students and staff cope with the stress of research.

EU Commission Blames Low R&D Investment for Economic Stagnation

EU Commission Blames Low R&D Investment for Economic Stagnation

The European Commission is blaming the EU's economic stagnation on low investment in research and innovation, in the European Semester report, the bloc's main policy tool for coordinating economic and fiscal policy across the 27 member state, which was published on Wednesday.

Make EU Research and Innovation a "Collective Priority", Draghi Says

Make EU Research and Innovation a "Collective Priority", Draghi Says

The EU must make research and innovation a "collective priority", Mario Draghi said on Friday as he outlined some of the key points from his highly anticipated report on EU competitiveness, set to be submitted to the Commission next month.

How the Next UK Government Can Support UK Research

How the Next UK Government Can Support UK Research

The UK government can improve the economy and health by investing in UK research and development (R&D). Wellcome's manifesto for science outlines what they should prioritise.

Guidelines for the Use of AI in Science

Guidelines for the Use of AI in Science

Artificial intelligence (AI) generates texts, videos and images that can hardly be distinguished from those of humans. Scientists are also increasingly being assisted by AI. Now, an international working group has developed principles for using AI in research to ensure trust in science.

We Need Actions Not Words, Defence Industry Tells EU Leaders

We Need Actions Not Words, Defence Industry Tells EU Leaders

Following the shock of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, defence spending and R&D has jumped up the EU's list of priorities, with calls from some quarters for a 'war economy'.

Poland Supports Funding of Dual Use Technologies in EU's Next Research Programme

Poland Supports Funding of Dual Use Technologies in EU's Next Research Programme

The Polish government is backing the inclusion of dual-use technologies in the EU's next seven-year research and innovation funding programme, due to start in 2028, saying the tense geopolitical situation makes it vital.

AI Has a Place in Research, but Not in Evaluation of Horizon Europe Proposals, Commission Says

AI Has a Place in Research, but Not in Evaluation of Horizon Europe Proposals, Commission Says

The European Commission wants to encourage researchers to use generative AI, but also warns of risks to the scientific process saying,  "These tools could harm research integrity and raise questions about the ability of current models to combat deceptive scientific practices and misinformation."

Final U.S. spending bills offer gloomy outlook for science

Final U.S. spending bills offer gloomy outlook for science

This week, the U.S. Congress is expected to approve six 2024 spending bills that call for sizable cuts or essentially flat budgets at a number of major federal research agencies

Europe Must Urgently Invest in Defence Technologies, Says Ursula Von Der Leyen

Europe Must Urgently Invest in Defence Technologies, Says Ursula Von Der Leyen

"There is no room for any more illusions," European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said as she called for the bloc to get serious about its defence on Wednesday. Ongoing geopolitical tensions require "a new European defence mindset from institutions to industries to investors," she told MEPs in Strasbourg ahead of a debate on strengthening European defence.

First Private Moon Lander Touches Down on Lunar Surface to Make History

First Private Moon Lander Touches Down on Lunar Surface to Make History

After a nailbiting descent, the Odysseus spacecraft lands near the lunar south pole and prepares to kick off a week of data-gathering.

Why Stakeholders Are Sceptical About Lump Sum Funding

Why Stakeholders Are Sceptical About Lump Sum Funding

The introduction of lump sum funding to the EU funding landscape is gathering pace, but research organisations still lack confidence in the new less-strings-attached funding approach, despite its motive of reducing bureaucracy.

Munich Security Conference: Technologies Increasingly Part of Global Power Politics

Munich Security Conference: Technologies Increasingly Part of Global Power Politics

For the first time, technology has been singled out as a flashpoint for global security. German science minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger will tell the conference she wants ‘increased action’ on research security.