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UK Election: Scientists Welcome Labour's Landslide Win
Struggling universities should be near the top of the new government's agenda, say researchers.
Joint Calls with India Expected As Brussels Seeks Deeper Tech Ties
The EU is planning several joint calls with India in next year's work programme for Horizon Europe, as Brussels tries to strengthen its links with New Delhi, in order to weaken Russian influence.
Borderlands Gamers Fuel the Next Generation of Citizen Science
Researchers explore how video games can improve scientific understanding of the tree of life.
European Research Collaboration Has Seen a Huge Rise - and Deepening Concentration
European Research Collaboration Has Seen a Huge Rise - and Deepening Concentration
Research collaboration is growing apace and shows no signs of stopping. According to the latest research and innovation data from the European Commission, the number of co-patents, joint publications and multinational EU projects, are all on the rise.
The Ecosystem: Learn to Live with the East-west Innovation Gap, Commission is Told
The Ecosystem: Learn to Live with the East-west Innovation Gap, Commission is Told
The EU's ambition of levelling up innovation in every region of Europe is misguided, according to a senior European Commission advisory group.
Europe Reviews Science Diplomacy Policy After Ukraine Invasion Shock
Europe Reviews Science Diplomacy Policy After Ukraine Invasion Shock
As Russian troops massed on the Ukrainian border in February 2022, waiting for a signal to invade from the Kremlin, scientific relations between Russia and Europe were looking healthy.
Radical Women-Only Hiring Policy Improves Diversity at Dutch University
Radical Women-Only Hiring Policy Improves Diversity at Dutch University
Number of women faculty at the Eindhoven University of Technology jumped from 22% to 29% in first 5 years
Member States Call for a Greater Role in Shaping FP10
Member states have laid out their broad plans for the next framework research programme, FP10, calling for EU governments to be more involved in strategic priority setting, and for the creation of 'Collaborative Research Actions' to support basic research.
EU Needs a Strong R&I Ecosystem More Than Ever, Commission Report Finds
Annual report on EU science, research and innovation performance defines challenges in a time of increasingly tense geopolitics
Mix of Policies Needed to Support Diamond Open Access
EU-funded Diamas project wants to raise awareness of benefits of scholarly publishing model
What Are the Three Main Political Parties Promising on Science at the UK Election?
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.
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