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Science Overhaul Lays Out a Fundamental Challenge for New Zealand
Science Overhaul Lays Out a Fundamental Challenge for New Zealand
New Zealand’s science system is undergoing its biggest transformation in over 30 years
Open Science Has Spawned a New Wave of Metric-Driven Evaluation
Open Science Has Spawned a New Wave of Metric-Driven Evaluation
Measures intended to encourage openness are clashing with efforts to reform assessment
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
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.
African Science Map Redrawn as Egypt Dominates R&D Spending
Egypt’s research investment surged twelve-fold from 2000 to 2023, global IP body says
Science Could Be a Bright Spot in U.S.-China Relations
A renewed agreement may help stabilize a turbulent relationship.
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
Glacier Intervention Research Isn't Just for Glaciologists
Prospects for mitigating sea level rise by slowing flows of glacial ice into the ocean are worthy of research, but this work must involve all rights holders and stakeholders.
More than 60 German Universities and Research Institutions Leave X
More than 60 German Universities and Research Institutions Leave X
Changes to the social media platform make further use “untenable”
Scientists Debate Fleeing America Because of Trump - or Risk Their Research Being Censored
Scientists Debate Fleeing America Because of Trump - or Risk Their Research Being Censored
âThey use fear to silence usâ: Two scientists express different strategies for surviving an anti-science agenda
Public Trust in Science is Ebbing - and Will Have Real-world Consequences
Public Trust in Science is Ebbing - and Will Have Real-world Consequences
Anti-science attitudes have historically encumbered societal progress in the U.S., often with serious ramifications. The scientific community is now bracing for upheaval as the Trump administration prepares to take office.
United States and China Renew Science Pact despite Rising Tensions
New agreement clarifies rules on data sharing and how to resolve disputes.
Lessons From Baltimore for Participatory Research
Alvin Hathaway Sr. explains what Baltimore's African Ancestry Neuroscience Research Initiative needed to gain insight and credibility.
Communicating Science: The "significance" of Statistics
Statistical significance and scientific importance are distinct, equally valuable aspects of communicating the significance of statistics in research
A Case for Inclusive AI from Africa
Africa is home to about 2000 languages, with 75 of them having more than one million speakers each. Yet, this linguistic abundance is not reflected in the large language models (LLMs)-which are at the core of many AI systems-that are widely used. This creates a significant barrier in trying to build localised solutions.
Forget about those disciplinary boundaries’: Narayanan and Kapoor on collaboration in AI research and policy
Highlights of 2024 World Science Forum in Budapest
The 11th World Science Forum (WSF) took place in Budapest, Hungary, from 20 to 23 November 2024, bringing together global leaders, scientists, and policymakers.
African Leaders to Endorse Science Strategy in February
Ten-year plan seeks to improve take-up and financial sustainability of continental STI programmes.
The Trap of Securitizing Science
In response to China's rise, Western governments are acting to limit scientific collaboration but this may hurt science and the economy.
‘Horrified’: Researchers Respond to Marsden Fund Changes
Humanities and social science defunding sparks outrage in New Zealand.
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