Commission Pushes Back Against MEPs’ Horizon Europe Proposals
But top advisor Manuel Heitor thinks his idea of expert councils to steer collaborative research will win political support in the end
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Research lobbies reject reassurances over Horizon Europe budget reshuffle
Research lobbies reject reassurances over Horizon Europe budget reshuffle
Balancing the books at the end of the programme will not stop immediate damage to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, observers say
Major Conference Catches Illicit AI Use - and Rejects Hundreds of Papers
The papers' watermarks allowed organizers to detect use of large language models in peer review.
Preprints.ai: How Much of Peer Review Can We Automate?
If we were designing peer review from scratch for a world where powerful LLMs exist, what would we actually need humans for, and what could we comfortably automate?
Commission postpones European Innovation Act
Observers suggest the delay could be due to disagreements between the Commission directorates handling research and innovation policy.
AI Scientists Are Changing Research - Institutions, Funders and Publishers Must Respond
AI Scientists Are Changing Research - Institutions, Funders and Publishers Must Respond
The ability to automate the discovery process in some areas of scientific inquiry raises unanswered questions about how research should be conducted.
How to Build an AI Scientist: First Peer-reviewed Paper Spills the Secrets
How to Build an AI Scientist: First Peer-reviewed Paper Spills the Secrets
AI Scientist, an autonomous research tool, first released in 2024, has now undergone peer review, highlighting its strengths and limitations.
Peer Review at the Service of Society
The peer review system, as we know it now, is a relatively recent achievement. It will still evolve to better fit the needs of science and society in the future.
Women and Early-Career Researchers hit hardest by NIH Grant Cancellations
Women and Early-Career Researchers hit hardest by NIH Grant Cancellations
While the cuts hit all demographics, younger biomedical researchers may have suffered the most from the Trump administration’s actions, a new study says
Australia Has Set New Expectations for AI Data Centres - They Should Serve the Public
NIH Pivots Away from Agency-directed Science
US biomedical funding behemoth says the approach will boost innovation, but some researchers worry that under-studied areas of science will suffer.
India is Moving Towards Joining Horizon Europe
Brussels and New Delhi ramp up cooperation on digital public infrastructure, but differences remain, such as on AI regulation.
Applications Flood In For First EIC Advanced Innovation Challenge Call
High demand means that only 2.8% of applicants will receive ARPA-style European Innovation Council funding
Reshaping Science Communication in a Critical Period of Disinformation and Distrust
Reshaping Science Communication in a Critical Period of Disinformation and Distrust
Governments should strengthen institutional science communication, not just rely on individual researchers, to provide clear, coordinated, evidence-based information and counter misinformation, especially during crises.
EU Considers Model Contracts for Academic Researchers
Voluntary model contracts could boost researcher mobility and set standards for career development, says Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva
Opinion: "Good Science" Needs Purpose, Accountability and an Explicit Ethical Stance
Opinion: "Good Science" Needs Purpose, Accountability and an Explicit Ethical Stance
Professor Marisa Miraldo on the impact of rethinking how we judge scientific excellence. Sharing a manifesto for socially responsible science, she shows how institutions, academics and leaders can use it to take a stand.
Under Trump, MRNA Skepticism Threatens a Promising Technology
The administration had cut crucial funding for mRNA-based therapies. The rest of the world might step in and benefit.
HR policies at CEE research institutes good on paper but lack implementation, report finds
HR policies at CEE research institutes good on paper but lack implementation, report finds
Leadership is one area where well-intentioned strategies are in place, but are often not put into daily use.
Ig Nobels to Move Awards to Switzerland Due to Concern over US Travel Visas
The annual ceremony of the Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, is normally held in the United States. This September it will take place in Zurich after organisers deemed the US "unsafe."
Commission Looks to Boost Palestinian Involvement in Horizon Europe
Commission Looks to Boost Palestinian Involvement in Horizon Europe
Virtual research collaboration hub will help researchers from Gaza develop their skills and find project partners in Europe
Thousands Rally to Support the Need for Science in a Democracy
Dozens of Stand Up for Science gatherings nationwide focused on the importance of science for federal policymaking.
Widening, ECF Links and Priority Setting Top List of Horizon Europe Sticking Points
Widening, ECF Links and Priority Setting Top List of Horizon Europe Sticking Points
EU governments have key questions to resolve if agreement on the next EU research programme is to be reached in May.
China Lobbies Europe to Restore Science Ties after US Greenland Threats
China Lobbies Europe to Restore Science Ties after US Greenland Threats
Some want reproachment with Beijing, but others in Europe are wary of rekindling research and technology collaboration.
AI Agents Are 'aeroplanes for the Mind': Five Ways to Ensure That Scientists Are Responsible Pilots
AI Agents Are 'aeroplanes for the Mind': Five Ways to Ensure That Scientists Are Responsible Pilots
As artificial-intelligence systems take on more of the scientific workflow, the central goal should not be complete automation, but designing platforms that preserve creativity, responsibility and surprise.
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