Authoritarian tendencies, geopolitical conflicts, and growing concerns about research security are putting Open Science under increasing and unprecedented pressure. At the 10th Open Science Retreat, international experts and practitioners discussed how open research can remain resilient in times of such crises.

As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, the National Academy of Sciences will convene scientific leaders, innovators, and emerging researchers to explore a central question: What discoveries will define the next 250 years?

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has slashed budgets for hundreds of its basic science programs for the remainder of this fiscal year.

A Competitiveness Fund governance exercise has left the Commission’s research directorate worried, internal memo shows.

Europe and the US initially wanted to integrate them, but numerous obstacles are now making this difficult

Increasingly stringent controls on overseas research into China have made it difficult for many academics, including those in Switzerland, to carry on their work. These scholars say Switzerland should do more to support them.

Research ethicists question how ERC approved €150,000 award despite military aims and Russia links

Robbert Dijkgraaf thinks the EU could expand on the sectoral plans idea first implemented across Dutch universities.

France could become the latest European country to set up a new innovation body after a government-commissioned report recommended it create one “within months, not years.”

Consultation on societal challenges and scientific solutions will inform decision-making at country’s main research funder.

AIs on their own found ways to exploit regulations and evade current safeguards.

Federation urges international efforts to support rebuilding “globally integrated” system “as cornerstone of national recovery”.

The Commission’s draft work programme update includes preparations for the next Horizon Europe and a biodiversity mega-call.

Motherhood, and the unequal childcare responsibilities that follow, explain a large share of the observed gender gap in academic employment. 

The Commission has proposed a tripling of the EIC budget to more than €30 billion, and it wants that money to go further.

Research ministers are still hopeful of reaching a partial agreement on next Horizon Europe in June after meeting to discuss remaining hurdles

Diamond Light Source and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source face cuts of up to 20% as Science and Technology Facilities Council seeks savings

Scientists in China, Europe, India, and South Africa say uncertainty surrounding US research policies is beginning to reshape international scientific partnerships.

A new rule would give political appointees approval power over scientific grants, reduce support for international collaboration, limit funding for publication fees, and make other alterations to the funding review process.

International Mathematical Union endorses warning about tech industry influence.

Grant-awarding committees are dominated by men, but first-ever majority female cohort of academy fellows gives reason for hope.