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Infamous paper that popularized unproven COVID-19 treatment finally retracted
Infamous paper that popularized unproven COVID-19 treatment finally retracted
Study on hydroxychloroquine by Didier Raoult and colleagues gets pulled on ethical and scientific grounds
Pioneering Journal ELife Faces Major Test After Loss of Impact Factor
The open-access title's bold publishing model has bought long-bubbling conflicts to the fore.
Use Evidence-based Methods for Decision-making on Complex Policy Issues
Use Evidence-based Methods for Decision-making on Complex Policy Issues
Regular consultations with academics and the use of evidence-based methods can lead to important findings and reveal blind spots in science policy, according to The Young Academy in its report Informed choices.
Highlights of 2024 World Science Forum in Budapest
The 11th World Science Forum (WSF) took place in Budapest, Hungary, from 20 to 23 November 2024, bringing together global leaders, scientists, and policymakers.
UNESCO Seeks to Give Impetus to Scholarly Work on Slavery
UNESCO has called for the creation of university chairs for the study of the history of enslavement and the transatlantic slave trade.
African Leaders to Endorse Science Strategy in February
Ten-year plan seeks to improve take-up and financial sustainability of continental STI programmes.
US and China Sign New Science Pact - but with Severe Restrictions
Amid tensions, the two nations agree on a path forward for research collaboration.
'Getting Paid to Review is Justice': Journal Pays Peer Reviewers in Cryptocurrency
ResearchHub Journal launches latest attempt to compensate referees for their labour.
The Trap of Securitizing Science
In response to China's rise, Western governments are acting to limit scientific collaboration but this may hurt science and the economy.
Universities Push for Research Careers Pilot in Horizon Europe
The CESAER university association is calling on the European Commission to pilot a 'Choose Europe for a research career' programme to tackle brain drain and precarity in research careers.
The Science Behind Winning a Nobel Prize? Being a Man from a Wealthy Family
A lot of talent is wasted in a world where more than half of laureates come from households in the richest 5%.
What Does a Career in Science Policy Entail?
Science policy plays a crucial role in shaping research and funding, but its science policy analysts who evaluate and refine these policies to ensure that they effectively support scientific progress and innovation.
A Science Mega-programme is Taking Shape in the EU: What It Means for Researchers
‘Horrified’: Researchers Respond to Marsden Fund Changes
Humanities and social science defunding sparks outrage in New Zealand.
UK and Switzerland Strengthen Science Ties with £16m Investment
Funding announced for joint projects and clinical trials in update to “landmark” bilateral agreement.
Amid Cuts to Basic Research, New Zealand Scraps All Support for Social Sciences
Amid Cuts to Basic Research, New Zealand Scraps All Support for Social Sciences
Scientists shocked as “blue-sky” Marsden Fund has half its budget shifted to research focused on helping economy.
New Guide on Trusted Repositories: Promoting Open Science and Meeting Grant Requirements
New Guide on Trusted Repositories: Promoting Open Science and Meeting Grant Requirements
A new study provides a list of trusted repositories across different fields of research, with an assessment of their readiness to facilitate compliance with the Horizon Europe requirements.
Call to Integrate Social Sciences and Humanities in the EU Research Program FP10
Call to Integrate Social Sciences and Humanities in the EU Research Program FP10
More than a dozen research lobby groups are urging Brussels and EU member states to better integrate social sciences and humanities in the next Framework Programme, FP10, to bring these disciplines to bear on policy ambitions.
New EU Research Commissioner Sets Her Sights on Boosting Europe's Competitiveness
In her first public outing, new research commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva has called for "the courage to change approaches" and streamline research and innovation processes in a bid to boost Europe's competitiveness."Closing the innovation gap is at the centre of the new competitiveness compass, and it will guide the work of the new Commission," she told the European Partnership Stakeholder Forum.
The Upside of Climate Pessimism
Optimism doesn't always lead to action on climate change, whereas pessimistic outlooks can sometimes help.
EU and Japan to Start Talks on Horizon Europe Association
EU and Japan to Start Talks on Horizon Europe Association
Brussels and Tokyo have kicked off negotiations for Japan to join the EU's research and innovation programme Horizon Europe, according to a statement by the European Commission.
UKRI Gives Local Communities £9m to Set Research Agendas
Funding of nine networks aims to bring local people into research process.
Global Science Meeting Calls for Better Policy Links
World Science Forum warns of increased science denial among political and social movements.
As New Commission Takes the Reins, What Can We Expect for R&D?
After weeks of haggling among political groups, the European Parliament has finally approved a new team of commissioners, to be led by returning European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen. They will take office on 1 December.
AI Could Pose Pandemic-scale Biosecurity Risks. Here's How to Make It Safer
AI-enabled research might cause immense harm if it is used to design pathogens with worrying new properties. To prevent this, we need better collaboration between governments, AI developers and experts in biosafety and biosecurity.
Europe Overtakes Asia on Deep Tech Investment
This year's State of European Tech report - a mammoth overview of the sector, now in its tenth year - is out, and is filled with insights for European innovators, some troubling, some encouraging, just as the new Commission in Brussels makes growth and technology independence priority number one.
Experts Apply Science to Help Resolve Transboundary Dispute
For thousands of years, the Nile River has been a vital resource for millions of north-east Africans on it for irrigation, drinking water, fishing and hydroelectric power. With the Nile being shared by 11 countries, disputes persist.
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