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Trump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say

Trump Administration Cuts Put Medical Progress at Risk, Researchers Say

Grants from the National Institutes of Health come with additional money for overhead. A planned $4 billion cut would leave colleges with large budget gaps.

FP10 Will Happen, Says Leading MEP

FP10 Will Happen, Says Leading MEP

A leading member of the European Parliament has reassured the research and innovation community that there will be an FP10, despite concerns that the next EU research Framework Programme could be swallowed up in a political drive to boost economic competitiveness."There will be a Framework Programme 10," said Christian Ehler, a prominent member of the Parliament's research and industry committee, at the annual Science|Business conference on Thursday. 

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.

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?

European Science Should Be a Bridge to China, Not a Wall

European Science Should Be a Bridge to China, Not a Wall

Just a few weeks into Donald Trump's return to power, the world is witnessing a narrow-minded and autocratic policy regime - one especially harmful to US science. But for Europe, the author believe it offers a window of opportunity for science and innovation.

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.

Science at Risk: The Funding Pause is More Damaging Than You Might Think

Science at Risk: The Funding Pause is More Damaging Than You Might Think

Research that helps drive our economy is on hold and may face new ideological limits.

Future Workforce and Educational Pathways Report: What Does the Future Look Like for the Chemical Sciences?

Future Workforce and Educational Pathways Report: What Does the Future Look Like for the Chemical Sciences?

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.

Leaked EU Competitiveness Plan Prompts Concerns over ERC Independence

Leaked EU Competitiveness Plan Prompts Concerns over ERC Independence

A leaked EU competitiveness strategy is prompting fears that Brussels intends to undermine the independence of the European Research Council by pushing for more alignment with the European Innovation Council and the EU's broader political goals.

How Hosting Ukrainian Scientists Offers a Template for Supporting Other Scholars at Risk

How Hosting Ukrainian Scientists Offers a Template for Supporting Other Scholars at Risk

Ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, displaced academics describe their experiences settling into UK universities.

A Global Majority Trusts Scientists, Wants Them to Have Greater Role in Policymaking, Study Finds

A Global Majority Trusts Scientists, Wants Them to Have Greater Role in Policymaking, Study Finds

In what is considered the most comprehensive post-pandemic survey of trust in scientists, researchers have found a majority of people around the world carry widespread trust in scientists.

Science Hostility: What We Know and What We Can Do About It

Science Hostility: What We Know and What We Can Do About It

Public communication on controversial issues has meant that science is more relevant than ever before. At the same time, it has made researchers vulnerable to attacks that undermine their credibility.

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

'Stamp out Paper Mills' - Science Sleuths on How to Fight Fake Research

'Stamp out Paper Mills' - Science Sleuths on How to Fight Fake Research

A group of scientists who are experts at spotting fraudulent research outline five essential steps to combat industrialized scientific misconduct.

Trump’s Ban on Funds to ‘Promote Gender Ideology’ Could Threaten Hundreds of NIH Research Projects

Trump’s Ban on Funds to ‘Promote Gender Ideology’ Could Threaten Hundreds of NIH Research Projects

Sweeping executive order likely to be read broadly, experts predict