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Diseases with Higher Burden in Asia and Africa Lack Research Funding
These neglected tropical diseases typically affect populations in the poorest parts of the world
Negotiations Advance Towards Global Intergovernmental Science-policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention
Negotiations Advance Towards Global Intergovernmental Science-policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste, and Pollution Prevention
Governments gathered in Geneva have advanced in the process to establish a science-policy panel on chemicals, waste and pollution prevention
Slovenia to Join European Space Agency
Esa leader hails “milestone” for agency and country alike
Science-Policy Bodies Spearhead Solutions to Planetary Crises
At the United Nations Environment Assembly in 2022, 190 Member States agreed to establisha new body that would provide policymakers with robust
Misinformation Might Sway Elections - but Not in the Way That You Think
Rampant deepfakes and false news are often blamed for swaying votes. Research suggests it's hard to change people's political opinions, but easier to nudge their behaviour.
US Lawmakers Aim to Limit Citizens of China and Russia from Accessing DOE Labs
US Lawmakers Aim to Limit Citizens of China and Russia from Accessing DOE Labs
Legislation advancing in the Senate and House would restrict Chinese and Russian citizens from using national labs of the Department of Energy.
How Science-policy Bodies Are Driving Solutions to Planetary Crises
How Science-policy Bodies Are Driving Solutions to Planetary Crises
What are science-policy panels and why are they important in the battle against the triple planetary crisis?
How Climate Change is Hitting Europe: Three Graphics Reveal Health Impacts
A growing body of research reveals the deaths and diseases linked to rising temperatures across the continent.
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.
FP10 Needs More Innovation Competitions and Fewer Grants
The successor to Horizon Europe should feature more competitions between teams of innovators, with only those that hit early milestones winning full funding, an influential German politician has argued.
Cybersecurity Centre Gets Ready to Direct EU Research
Following its formation in 2021, the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) is on the verge of operating autonomously and is poised to take on the management of Horizon Europe grants in this area.
Far-right Gains in European Elections: What They Mean for Climate Goals
Far-right Gains in European Elections: What They Mean for Climate Goals
A shift to the political right in Europe could make it harder to bring in more ambitious green policies, but key net-zero commitments should remain.
CERN's $17-billion Supercollider in Question As Top Funder Criticizes Cost
Germany has raised doubts about the affordability of the Large Hadron Collider's planned successor.
Science Centre Cancels Event Discussing Sex and Gender After Public Feedback
Some Facebook users said on Science Centre's post that they were "disappointed" and "appalled" by the event.
Tiny Number of ‘Supersharers’ Spread the Vast Majority of Fake News
Tiny Number of ‘Supersharers’ Spread the Vast Majority of Fake News
Less than 1% of Twitter users posted 80% of misinformation about the 2020 U.S. presidential election
Japan's Push to Make All Research Open Access is Taking Shape
Japan will start allocating the 10 billion yen it promised to spend on institutional repositories to make the nation's science free to read.
EU Convenes Key Israel Council As Gaza Boycotts Spread
More European universities have announced they will suspend ties with Israel over its military campaign in Gaza, as EU foreign ministers decided to convene a meeting of the Association Council that governs relations between the bloc and Israel.
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
Australian Research Council Urged to Back Basic Research
Submissions to funding review emphasise imbalances between institutions, career stages and types of research supported
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