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South Korea Joins Horizon Europe in Multi-Billion Euro Push to Globalise Science

South Korea Joins Horizon Europe in Multi-Billion Euro Push to Globalise Science

South Korea has officially completed negotiations to join the EU's research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, making it the first Asian country outside the European region to associate.

Fewer U.S. Scientists are Pursuing Postdoc Positions, New Data Show

Fewer U.S. Scientists are Pursuing Postdoc Positions, New Data Show

New data released by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) reveal a sharp drop in the number of U.S. citizens working as postdocs, especially in the biological and biomedical sciences. 

EU May Let Egypt Join Horizon - but Many Urge Caution over Human Rights

EU May Let Egypt Join Horizon - but Many Urge Caution over Human Rights

A European Commission decision to consider admitting Egypt to its Horizon Europe research programme is stirring concern over the country's poor record on academic freedom - and prompting calls for the Commission to write safeguards into any deal that results.  

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."

Promotion of Scientific Freedom and the Safety of Scientists: A New Programme and Call to Action

Promotion of Scientific Freedom and the Safety of Scientists: A New Programme and Call to Action

Science can best flourish in an open and safe ecosystem that encourages the free flow of ideas.

Enabling Open Access to Books

Enabling Open Access to Books

CERN and the not-for-profit organization OAPEN Foundation are happy to announce a further expansion of their collaboration to jointly promote open access to books.

Wiley announces pilot of new AI-powered Papermill Detection service

Wiley announces pilot of new AI-powered Papermill Detection service

From the London Book Fair, Wiley today unveiled plans for its new AI-powered Papermill Detection service.

UK and EU Renew Research Ties with New London Hub and Chips Partnership

UK and EU Renew Research Ties with New London Hub and Chips Partnership

A new milestone in the revival of EU-UK science relations has been reached with the launch of EIT Hub UK by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), following the UK's association to Horizon Europe at the beginning of 2024.

US Holds off China Challenge in Global R&D Spending Race

US Holds off China Challenge in Global R&D Spending Race

Closely watched science and technology indicators from Washington DC show the US is still the world's biggest spender on research and development, confounding expectations that China would takeover the lead.

'Despair': Argentinian Researchers Protest As President Begins Dismantling Science

'Despair': Argentinian Researchers Protest As President Begins Dismantling Science

Javier Milei's actions after taking office have research institutions facing shutdown.

Biden Seeks to Boost Science Funding - but His Budget Faces an Ominous Future

Biden Seeks to Boost Science Funding - but His Budget Faces an Ominous Future

The US president proposes a 2025 budget even as negotiations continue over the 2024 budget.

Fallout from Israel-Hamas war causing ‘significant harm’ to researchers in Israel, survey finds

Fallout from Israel-Hamas war causing ‘significant harm’ to researchers in Israel, survey finds

Academic researchers in Israel say they are being “affected dramatically” by negative international reactions to Israel’s military actions against Hamas in Gaza, a recent survey finds. And many fear the professional fallout from the war will become much worse in the future.

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

More than 2 Million Research Papers have Disappeared from the Internet

More than 2 Million Research Papers have Disappeared from the Internet

An analysis of DOIs suggests that digital preservation is not keeping up with burgeoning scholarly knowledge.

Being Neurodivergent in Academia: The Meaning of a Word

Being Neurodivergent in Academia: The Meaning of a Word

A fraught exchange on social media leads a PhD student to reconsider how she conducts research on neuroinclusivity while being neurodivergent herself.

The European Research Council Has Changed How It Evaluates Applicants. Here's Why...

The European Research Council Has Changed How It Evaluates Applicants. Here's Why...

The European Research Council (ERC) introduced a more inclusive application form for applicants this year to give researchers on all career pathways a fair chance to demonstrate their excellence.

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.

The Unseen Cost: How U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Researchers Threatens Scientific Collaboration

The Unseen Cost: How U.S. Scrutiny of Chinese Researchers Threatens Scientific Collaboration

Explore the complex landscape of scientific collaboration for Chinese researchers in the U.S. amidst heightened tensions and policy changes. Understand the impact on international collaboration and the future of scientific exchange.

Why It Would Be a Dangerous Folly to End US-China Science Pact

Why It Would Be a Dangerous Folly to End US-China Science Pact

With renewal of the two countries' decades-long science pact still on hold, there is too much talk about the risks of collaboration - and too little about the benefits.

How to Find Meaning in Your Science Career: Six Expert Tips

How to Find Meaning in Your Science Career: Six Expert Tips

Philosophers, social scientists and a Nobel-prizewinning economist on how researchers can get satisfaction from their work - and make a difference to the world.

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.