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Praise for Commission's Research Programme Proposal, but Concerns Linger over Its Vagueness

Praise for Commission's Research Programme Proposal, but Concerns Linger over Its Vagueness

There was praise for research Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva and much relief after the European Commission presented its proposal for a €175 billion successor to Horizon Europe on July 16. But concerns remain about the programme's links to the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF) and plans to simplify funding.

Commission Puts Forward €175B Budget for FP10

Commission Puts Forward €175B Budget for FP10

The European Commission has presented plans to almost double Horizon Europe's budget to €175 billion under the next long-term budget for 2028-34. The tenth Framework Programme for research and innovation will remain "standalone" within a wider €409 billion European Competitiveness Fund (ECF).

Towards Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Education: a Systematic Review on Identifying and Mitigating Ethical Risks

Towards Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Education: a Systematic Review on Identifying and Mitigating Ethical Risks

The Importance of Funding and Investment to Strengthen Data Science in Africa

The Importance of Funding and Investment to Strengthen Data Science in Africa

Kayalioglu et al. explore the underutilization of data science (DS) to improve health outcomes in Africa and advocate for increased, strategic investment in DS infrastructure, talent development, and research funding. They highlight current challenges while proposing collaborative efforts to build sustainable, locally driven DS growth across Africa.

What is peer review? The role anonymous experts play in scrutinizing research before it gets published

What is peer review? The role anonymous experts play in scrutinizing research before it gets published

Large study of scientists who move their labs reveals how location drives productivity

Large study of scientists who move their labs reveals how location drives productivity

Concentrating funding at high-powered universities can maximize output, paper argues, but may sacrifice broader benefits

China's Shift Towards 'organized Research': How Can Coordination and Innovation Co-exist?

China's Shift Towards 'organized Research': How Can Coordination and Innovation Co-exist?

Beijing's reorganization of science is a broad, systemic effort to reshape how research is conducted, applied and evaluated nationwide.

US Senators Poised to Reject Trump's Proposed Massive Science Cuts

US Senators Poised to Reject Trump's Proposed Massive Science Cuts

Committee gives first hint that policymakers might preserve, rather than slash, funding for US National Science Foundation and other agencies.

The Next EU Budget Cannot Be Business As Usual

The Next EU Budget Cannot Be Business As Usual

The bloc must rethink and reprioritize in order to seize opportunities and tackle the new challenges we face today.

Quality of Scientific Papers Questioned As Academics "Overwhelmed" by the Millions Published

Quality of Scientific Papers Questioned As Academics "Overwhelmed" by the Millions Published

Widespread mockery of AI-generated rat in one paper brings problem to public attention.

European Leaders Cobble Together International Coalition for Ukrainian Science

European Leaders Cobble Together International Coalition for Ukrainian Science

The European Commission has joined Italy, Germany, Poland and other EU countries to launch an international coalition aimed at raising money and know-how to put science, research and innovation at the core of Ukraine's reconstruction and long-term development.

Associated Countries Weigh Up Leaked Plans for Next Framework Programme

Associated Countries Weigh Up Leaked Plans for Next Framework Programme

Non-EU countries associated to Horizon Europe have reacted warily to leaked draft proposals for the bloc's next research Framework Programme, with confusion over whether they will also have to join a mooted European Competitiveness Fund to make the most of the programme. 

Interview: How a Hearing-Loss Grant Got Cut in the Fight Over DEI

Interview: How a Hearing-Loss Grant Got Cut in the Fight Over DEI

"It felt like the floor dropped out," researcher Uri Manor said after the sudden suspension of his lab's award.

EU Commission Draft Proposal for FP10 Leaked

EU Commission Draft Proposal for FP10 Leaked

Collaborative research in Horizon Europe is set to be rebranded after 2028 and will be managed through a "steering mechanism" and a "competitiveness coordination tool" which will be detailed in the regulation of the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), a leaked FP10 proposal has revealed. 

Accelerating Climate Action in Unfavourable Local Contexts: the Role of Policy Entrepreneurship

Accelerating Climate Action in Unfavourable Local Contexts: the Role of Policy Entrepreneurship

Local authorities are expected to lead on net-zero delivery, irrespective of their capacity to do so. This paper addresses the extent to which they can act on climate change and how policy entrepreneurs can exert agency.

Finnish experts’ perceptions of IPBES operating principles – Synergies and tensions between the multiple evidence base and credibility, policy relevance and legitimacy

Finnish experts’ perceptions of IPBES operating principles – Synergies and tensions between the multiple evidence base and credibility, policy relevance and legitimacy

Intergovernmental science policy organizations assess and mediate knowledge for decision makers, especially their member governments. The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is known as a trailblazer in acknowledging plural knowledge systems because of the multiple evidence base approach it has adopted, which has challenged the older operating principles of credibility, policy relevance, and legitimacy. This paper juxtaposes those principles and the multiple evidence base to study their context-sensitive synergies and tensions, based on experts’ perceptions of IPBES operations.

Ruse or Reform? Scientists Debate Trump's 'Gold Standard Science' Order

Ruse or Reform? Scientists Debate Trump's 'Gold Standard Science' Order

Scientists are mulling whether the effort has merit or is simply an attempt to undermine independent science.

Human wellbeing on a finite planet towards 2100: new study shows humanity at a crossroads

Human wellbeing on a finite planet towards 2100: new study shows humanity at a crossroads

This study identifies five turnarounds which could fundamentally alter humanity's trajectory: ending poverty, reducing inequality, empowering women, and transforming global food and energy systems.

Understanding UK policymakers’ evidence needs through policy questions

Understanding UK policymakers’ evidence needs through policy questions

This study asked UK policymakers if there are common topics for which evidence is requested over time that cut across government departments or agencies, and if there is a preferred style in the way evidence is requested?

‘I don’t want my training to go to waste’: the Argentinian scientists working side jobs amid Milei’s sweeping cuts

‘I don’t want my training to go to waste’: the Argentinian scientists working side jobs amid Milei’s sweeping cuts

Javier Milei’s government’s punishing budget cuts have forced researchers to take up work as electricians, school teachers or Uber drivers

Early-Career Researchers Reflect on the Emotional and Societal Fallout of Trump's Funding Cuts

Early-Career Researchers Reflect on the Emotional and Societal Fallout of Trump's Funding Cuts

Canceled grants and slashed budgets are disproportionately affecting junior health researchers, dealing a major blow to the future of science and society in the U.S.

In California, Colleges Pay a Steep Price for Faulty AI Detectors

In California, Colleges Pay a Steep Price for Faulty AI Detectors

Millions have been spent to catch plagiarism and AI with tools from education company Turnitin. Is the tech worth it?