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EU Expands Powers to Block Chinese and US Companies from Horizon Europe
EU Expands Powers to Block Chinese and US Companies from Horizon Europe
Research ministers have agreed to more aggressively police foreign participation in the EU's research programme, adding a new provision to Horizon Europe that is aimed primarily at preventing China and the US from getting access to sensitive European research.

US Investigations of Chinese Scientists Expand Focus to Military Ties
US Investigations of Chinese Scientists Expand Focus to Military Ties
Authorities' increased scrutiny of Chinese researchers' background causes concern about unfair accusations.

China's Research-misconduct Rules Target 'paper Mills' That Churn out Fake Studies
China's Research-misconduct Rules Target 'paper Mills' That Churn out Fake Studies
China’s science ministry is set to introduce its most comprehensive rules so far for dealing with research misconduct. The measures, which come into effect next month, outline what constitute violations and appropriate punishments. But critics say that enforcement will continue to be a problem.

Science Superpowers After COVID-19 Lockdowns Lift: a Letter of Hope from China to the United States
How China's New Policy May Change Researchers' Publishing Behavior
How China's New Policy May Change Researchers' Publishing Behavior
A researcher from the Wuhan University of China offers a view of how Chinese researchers are reacting and are likely to alter their behavior in response to new policies governing research evaluation.

China's Aggressive Measures Have Slowed the Coronavirus. They May Not Work in Other Countries
China's Aggressive Measures Have Slowed the Coronavirus. They May Not Work in Other Countries
A report from joint WHO-China mission takes a detailed look at the results of response in the country hit hardest.

China Bans Cash Rewards for Publishing Papers
New policy tackles perverse incentives that drive 'publish or perish' culture and might be encouraging questionable research practices.

Why the Coronavirus Seems to Hit Men Harder Than Women
Women mount stronger immune responses to infection, scientists say. And in China, men smoke in much greater numbers.

Statement in support of the scientists, public health professionals, and medical professionals of China combatting COVID-19
Statement in support of the scientists, public health professionals, and medical professionals of China combatting COVID-19
Public health scientists who have closely followed the emergence of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are deeply concerned about its impact on global health and wellbeing.
We're Reading the Coronavirus Numbers Wrong
Up-to-the-minute reports and statistics can unintentionally distort the facts.

'The Disruption is Enormous.' Coronavirus Epidemic Snarls Science Worldwide
'The Disruption is Enormous.' Coronavirus Epidemic Snarls Science Worldwide
Experiments lost as labs remain closed; scientific meetings canceled or postponed.

Do Not Violate the International Health Regulations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Do Not Violate the International Health Regulations During the COVID-19 Outbreak
In imposing travel restrictions against China during the current outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many countries are violating the International Health Regulations.
Mission Impossible? WHO Director Fights to Prevent a Pandemic Without Offending China
Mission Impossible? WHO Director Fights to Prevent a Pandemic Without Offending China
New outbreak comes as Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus struggles to raise more money, thwart Ebola, and fight health misinformation.

At Least 500 Wuhan Medical Staff Infected with Coronavirus
Medical sources in the city confirm rate of infection, but say they have been told not to release the full picture to the public.

Chinese Doctor, Silenced After Warning of Outbreak, Dies From Coronavirus
Calling All Coronavirus Researchers: Keep Sharing, Stay Open
As the new coronavirus continues its deadly spread, researchers must ensure that their work on this outbreak is shared rapidly and openly.

'This Beast is Moving Very Fast.' Will the New Coronavirus Be Contained-or Go Pandemic?
'This Beast is Moving Very Fast.' Will the New Coronavirus Be Contained-or Go Pandemic?
Modelers are trying to forecast how the virus will move, but they need better data.

The Deceptively Simple Number Sparking Coronavirus Fears
Here's what the oft-cited R0 number tells us about the new outbreak-and what it doesn't.

How Do Bats Live With So Many Viruses?
They are considered the probable source of the coronavirus outbreak spreading from China. It turns out that they may have an immune system that lets them coexist with many disease-causing viruses.

U.S. Accuses Harvard Scientist of Concealing Chinese Funding
Prosecutors say Charles M. Lieber, the chair of Harvard's chemistry department, lied about contacts with a Chinese state-run initiative that seeks to draw foreign-educated talent.

Scientists Are Unraveling the Chinese Coronavirus With Unprecedented Speed and Openness
Scientists Are Unraveling the Chinese Coronavirus With Unprecedented Speed and Openness
Just 10 days after it was first reported, scientists released the genetic sequence of the coronavirus. The freely available data unleashed a massive collaborative research effort.
Global Science, China's Rise, and European Anxiety
Global Science, China's Rise, and European Anxiety
While some talk about global science, China's skyrocketing investment in its scientific sector is causing real anxiety for Europe.
