“I have done all I can,” says Sethuraman Panchanathan, a Trump appointee who has led agency since 2020

Chinese scientists have incorporated artificial intelligence into their work more rapidly than their EU or US counterparts, a European Commission analysis has found, bolstering the case for the bloc to speed up adoption. 

The European Union has struck a deal with Egypt allowing it to associate to Horizon Europe, despite concerns from MEPs and former diplomats about restrictions on research in the country.

Geoengineering could be crucial in the fight against climate change. But first scientists need to learn how to talk to the public about it

Further details have emerged about measures intended to boost the research and innovation performance of lagging member states in the final years of Horizon Europe. These tools will be deployed in parallel with a review of the Widening programme.

Research is facing major integrity challenges, with some of the prevailing incentives in the sector presenting “a global systemic problem that requires a global systemic solution”.

Chemistry students are exploring programs in Canada, China, and Europe.

Many MEPs have called on the Commission to increase efforts to attract US scientists affected by budget cuts and political interference in academia and research. They see the current geopolitical context as a chance for the EU to present itself as an international beacon for academic freedom.

After an onslaught of funding cuts, firings, and cancelled programs as a result of Trump administration actions, scientists in the United States are feeling targeted. That’s according to the results of a poll published by Nature. In the poll, 75.3% of 1,600 respondents, at least 1,200 of whom were scientists, said they were “considering leaving the country following the disruptions to science prompted by the Trump administration.”

Association of research funding and performing organisations wants more diversity, collaboration and societal impact.

Coordinated statement adds to pressure for European Commission to reveal its plans for the next research Framework Programme.

Networks demand government and EU intervention to raise standards at universities and research institutions.