Academic freedom "must remain high on the EU agenda"
Legal framework conditions at European level "are not sufficient to deal with infringements of academic freedom”, according to a speaker at a key public debate on the issue.
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EU Missed Artificial Intelligence Targets Due to Horizon Europe Delay, Auditors Find
EU Missed Artificial Intelligence Targets Due to Horizon Europe Delay, Auditors Find
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) has issued a stinging report criticising the European Commission's AI strategy, finding that the EU underspent on AI by €600 million because of a delay in 2021 starting Horizon Europe.
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.
New Dutch Right-Wing Coalition to Cut Research, Innovation, and Environmental Protections
New Dutch Right-Wing Coalition to Cut Research, Innovation, and Environmental Protections
Four parties hammer out agreement filled with bad news for scientists
South Korea Launches its Own NASA
New agency aims to boost science and commercial space projects
Researcher Parents Are Paying a High Price for Conference Travel - Here's How to Fix It
Australian Research Council Urged to Back Basic Research
Submissions to funding review emphasise imbalances between institutions, career stages and types of research supported
What Can Be Done About Scholarly Communication's Diversity Problem?
Drawing on findings from a new survey of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging policies in European academic publishing, Lynne Bowker, Mikael Laakso, Janne Pölönen, and Claire Redhead outline the intersectional nature of scholarly communication’s diversity challenge and present new resources for actors across the system to implement changes.
Academic Boycotts Over Gaza War Jeopardise Israel's Place in Horizon Europe
Academic Boycotts Over Gaza War Jeopardise Israel's Place in Horizon Europe
A number of European universities are ending their ties with Israel over the war in Gaza, including in existing Horizon Europe projects, prompting Israel's science minister to hold talks with the country's research leaders over how to retain scientific links with Europe.
FP10 Should Advance Research Excellence, Stronger Security and Key Technologies, Berlin Says
Call for Incoming Parliament Not to Raise Barriers to Open Scientific Cooperation
Call for Incoming Parliament Not to Raise Barriers to Open Scientific Cooperation
Presidents of national academies of science in all EU member states signed a joint statement on Monday, urging the incoming cohort of MEPs to secure EU's global leadership in science and innovation and to promote open science.
Philosophy Could Help Bridge Gap Between Science and Policy: Researchers
Philosophy Could Help Bridge Gap Between Science and Policy: Researchers
Philosophy could help bridge gap between science and policy: Researchers
Navigating China's New Protections for Life Science Patents
China's 2021 Patent Law brought significant changes to life sciences patent protection, including a patent linkage system akin to the US model...
The Women for Africa Foundation Premieres the Documentary "The Science of African Women"
The Women for Africa Foundation Premieres the Documentary "The Science of African Women"
On 23 May at the Palacio de la Prensa in Madrid
Vote for Science: European Parliament Elections 2024
In the run up to the European Parliament Elections on 6-9 June 2024, Science Europe launches its 'Vote for Science' campaign, advocating for political support for science research through the encouragement of informed policy making in forming the EU legislative agenda of the next five years.
Do Scientists Need to Be 'Relatable' for the Public to Trust Their Role in Policymaking?
Do Scientists Need to Be 'Relatable' for the Public to Trust Their Role in Policymaking?
The link between trust and relatability is important to good science communication.
Could 'Science Courts' Help Build Public Trust?
Debating scientific topics in a courtroom setting could be a way to inform and engage citizens in public policy.
Research Versus the Rest of the World is a False Dilemma
It's an increasingly binary world, where two opposites are presented as the only options available - and this lack of nuance is now infecting research and innovation policy.
Liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs, but are relatively united in taking action
Liberals and conservatives differ on climate change beliefs, but are relatively united in taking action
The division between liberals and conservatives on both climate-change beliefs and related policy support is long-standing. However, the results of a newly released global experiment show that despite these differences, the two camps actually align when it comes to taking certain actions to combat climate change.
Funding Radar: This Week's Ten Most Interesting Calls Targeted at Young Researchers
Funding Radar: This Week's Ten Most Interesting Calls Targeted at Young Researchers
The EU recognises the role of young researchers in shaping the future research and innovation landscape and throughout the years policymakers have pushed for better career paths and put in place specific funding programmes in support of this.
Swiss Horizon Europe Talks Aim for Agreement in Summer
Swiss and EU negotiators are aiming to reach agreement on Horizon Europe association in the summer, which should allow full access to the programme for calls in 2025.
Landing a Global Report on National Territories: the Reception of AR6 in France and Switzerland - Npj Climate Action
Landing a Global Report on National Territories: the Reception of AR6 in France and Switzerland - Npj Climate Action
his article explores the reception of the IPCC reports on a national scale, focusing on the case of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) in France and Switzerland.
US TikTok Ban: How the Looming Restriction is Affecting Scientists on the App
US TikTok Ban: How the Looming Restriction is Affecting Scientists on the App
Nature talks to researchers about what is at stake if users in the country lose access.
Ten Graphs Show How the Research Landscape in EU 2004 Members Has Changed
May 2024 marks 20 years since the EU's largest single enlargement, when 10 countries joined. The data show that great progress has been made in improving research and innovation systems in that time, with more public money being pumped in, more international scientific collaboration, and more private investment.
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