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Science's No-fee Public-access Policy Will Take Effect in 2023
The Science family of journals will soon allow authors to publicly share manuscripts more widely without incurring fees.
Commission Lines Up for Large-Scale Review of Research Programmes
The European Commission is about to embark on assessments of the EU's research programmes, guided by a joint consultation with stakeholders opening in November. Three tasks on the agenda are a new strategic plan for the current €95.5 billion Horizon Europe research framework; evaluation of the first half of Horizon Europe; and the final assessment of the previous research programme, Horizon 2020.
European Research Council Reflects on Its Formula for Backing Nobel Prize Winners
Fundamental science is a gamble. Scientists set out on projects in pursuit of knowledge, hoping to answer questions that no one has answered before. But in 2007 the EU decided it would give billions to the pursuit. Fifteen years on, the European Research Council (ERC) can justly claim to be doing well. Last week, three scientists who have received ERC funding won Nobel prizes.
Horizon Papers: the Full Package
It's all here. The draft work programmes for the next two years of the EU's Horizon Europe research programme, which the European Commission has been keeping under wraps - for the most part - have been leaked.
How I Learned to Redefine Academic Success As a Senior Postdoc
After many professional twists and turns, a researcher reconsiders what it means to 'make it' in academia.
Indigenous Knowledge and Research Infrastructure
On Indigenous Peoples' Day we revisit an interview with Dr. Katharina Ruckstuhl, on how we can ensure that our research infrastructure supports and respects Indigenous knowledge and knowledge management.
Ancient Mars Could Have Been Teeming with Microbial Life, Researchers Find
If the hydrogen-gobbling, methane-producing microorganisms existed, they would have caused their own demise
How the First Stars Split the Universe Apart
Astronomers are delving into the dark period between the light from the Big Bang fading and the birth of the first stars.
Open Science Conference 2022
Science Europe is organising a conference on Open Science. Institutional leaders, researchers at all stages of their careers, and experts from the field are invited to this event to discuss whether Open Science is ready to become the norm in research, and how to ensure an equitable transition.
If You're Not Failing, You're Not Learning
The learning scientist Manu Kapur, architect of the theory of productive failure, on reframing our notion of failure, and letting kids stumble (but with purpose).
UK Research at 'significant Risk' from Brexit Brain Drain
Some of the brightest scientific minds are leaving the UK, as they lose access to European funding in the wake of Brexit, SkyNews has found.
The Big Picture: How Data Science and Earth Observation Intersect to Study Climate Risks
Network of Clubs is Building a New Pipeline of Science Policy Professionals
Network of Clubs is Building a New Pipeline of Science Policy Professionals
A grassroots network led by early-career scientists offers new pathways to policy careers.
European University Alliances Say Fragmented Education Laws Could Undermine Their Future
European University Alliances Say Fragmented Education Laws Could Undermine Their Future
As the transnational European university alliances enter their fourth year, the European Commission is pumping in an extra €384 million to keep the initiative going. But the current alliances say the goal should be long-term sustainable support. The fourth call for proposals launched this week, will back existing alliances to expand and to launch new ones, as the scheme edges towards the goal of having 60 alliances with more than 500 member universities by mid-2024.
Why Are There Fewer Young Women in Entrepreneurship Than Young Men?
A new French research collective set out to answer the question.
Ig Nobel Prize: Science That Makes You Laugh and Then Makes You Think
Ahead of the annual Nobel Prize Ceremony, past laureates presented Ig Nobel Prizes to unlikely discoveries that are both peculiar and profound.
Three 'Click Chemistry' Scientists Share Nobel Prize
Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and double winner Barry Sharpless devised way to click molecules together.
Commander Cristoforetti: International Space Station is a 'beacon of Hope'
Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is the fifth European to take command of the ISS. She says the space station gives her hope for peace on Earth.
CERN Issues A Detailed Open Science Strategy
The CERN Council established a new open science policy for the organisation with immediate effect during its 209th Session in September.
Open Access Management - a New Domain?
Christian Grubak from ChronosHub and Josh Brown from MoreBrains share their thoughts on the transition to open access and the needs for its formalised management and collaborative community actions
Government Appoints Science Minister After Three-Month Vacancy
Nusrat Ghani faces pressing issues such as the future of funding for Britain's researchers.
More Horizon Europe Draft Work Programmes Leak Online
Science|Business has published an exhaustive but unapproved draft Horizon Europe work programme detailing the calls for climate and mobility projects for the next two years and an early draft outlining bioeconomy, food and environment calls.
I Didn't Know My Mind Was So Strange Until I Started Listening to It
I took part in an experiment to decipher my inner thoughts.
Wax Worm Saliva Rapidly Breaks Down Plastic Bags, Scientists Discover
Its enzymes degrade polyethylene within hours at room temperature and could 'revolutionise' recycling