Why Sorbonne Pulled out of University Ranking
Sorbonne University plans to leave the Times Higher Education Rankings. According to its president, most of these rankings are "black boxes" whose methods raise ethical questions.
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Federal science on pause amid shutdown: Trump makes offer to nine universities
MIT Rejects Federal Funding Deal with Trump Administration
The deal would see universities cap foreign admissions, restrict protests and adopt a binary definition of gender.
Research Funders Urged to Drive Culture Shift on Negative Results
Research Funders Urged to Drive Culture Shift on Negative Results
Reform needed to improve trust in science, patient care and training of AI, advocates say.
Scientists Urged to Demand Independent Governance in Horizon Europe
The chair of an expert group charged with advising the European Commission on the next Framework Programme for research and innovation has called for a campaign of "scientific activism" to implement independent governance models across the programme.
Japan Moving Towards Horizon Europe Association
Japan is edging closer to signing off on a deal to join the EU's €93.5 billion Horizon Europe research and innovation programme, with research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva flying to the country on 2 October to continue talks.
Now It's Science Fraud In…Mathematics?
Most lay people would not think that mathematics is a particularly safe place to do fraud.
Global Research Collaboration with Israel Sharply Down This Year
Global Research Collaboration with Israel Sharply Down This Year
Significantly fewer academics, particularly in Europe, are authoring preprints with researchers in Israel this year, a sign that academic boycotts could be starting to scientifically isolate the country.
Swiss Funder Pauses Schemes in Initial Response to ‘Massive’ Cuts
Scheme for unconventional ideas among those hit by Swiss National Science Foundation funding loss.
ChatGPT is Blind to Bad Science
A new study finds ChatGPT fails to take into account retraction notices across a wide range of research.
Why Quantum Mechanics Needs Phenomenology
The role of the conscious observer has posed a stubborn problem for quantum measurement. Phenomenology offers a solution
Ethicists Flirt with AI to Review Human Research
Large language models could help reduce backlog of study proposals, but critics are wary of entrusting ethics to machines.
Can ChatGPT help science writers?
In December 2023, the press office for Science (and the Science family of journals) decided to explore whether ChatGPT Plus had potential as a tool to help writers
Federal Budget Cuts: Impact on the SNSF
The SNSF rejects the cuts but is preparing for them. Together with its partners, it has decided to cut costs across several funding schemes.
'Gold Standard Science' Plans Emphasize Existing Agency Efforts
Agency plans to implement Trump's "gold standard science" order explain how long-standing initiatives align with its tenets.
Far More Authors Use AI to Write Science Papers than Admit it
Report highlights promise, questions about detectors of AI-generated text.
Funding Gaps Stall Africa’s Open Science Progress
Experts call for African-led platforms and pooled funding to protect scientific visibility.
Australia Opens Consultation on Horizon Europe Association
“Non-binding exploratory talks” with the EU have already started, bringing hope to research sector leaders.
It's Time to Rethink the Academic Tenure Process
To fight the war on science, higher education needs to reimagine the most important career milestone for faculty.
Australia and EU Launch Exploratory Talks for Horizon Europe Association
Australia and EU Launch Exploratory Talks for Horizon Europe Association
Exploratory talks that would lead to Australia associating to Horizon Europe were announced by the European Commission on September 10.
Nasa Blocks Chinese Nationals from Working on Its Space Programs
Move comes amid escalating anti-China rhetoric under Donald Trump's administration
Research Integrity Needs a Kindness Agenda or We Will Lose Early Career Researchers
Research Integrity Needs a Kindness Agenda or We Will Lose Early Career Researchers
Responding to early-career researchers' honest questions with accusations of misconduct is a travesty of open science.
Emerging Council Plans Could Shake Up FP10
Just two months after the European Commission published its proposal for the next multiannual EU budget, which included the tenth Framework Programme for research and innovation (FP10) and a new European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), details are already changing.
Europe's Independence Hinges on Innovation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen placed competitiveness, research and innovation at the heart of her annual State of the European Union address, arguing that Europe's "independence will depend on its ability to compete in today's turbulent times." "We have seen how dependencies can be used against us," she said. "This is why we will massively invest in digital and clean tech."
At NIH, Political Appointees Get More Say in Grant Decisions
In a shift of longstanding precedent, political priorities may now override peer review in research funding decisions.
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