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Reinventing science's social contract in the 21st century

Reinventing science's social contract in the 21st century

Public funding made available for research after the WWII were expected to lead to industrial development, economic growth, and a general improvement of living standards. Yet, this model has been questioned for a few year.

How to make a decrease look like an increase

How to make a decrease look like an increase

Accounting and working with budget numbers isn't always that boring as it appears to be, especially if it's spiced up with marketing. A good example is the debate on the budget of Horizon 2020.

Alternative modes of research funding: exceptions or growing trend?

Alternative modes of research funding: exceptions or growing trend?

Peer-review of projects dominates when it comes to decision on how to allocate funding for science. But is it really the best way?

French universities boycott journals

French universities boycott journals

For all the talk that the publishers of major journals such as Science, Nature and the Lancet are charging too much for their wares, it seems a limit has been reached.