The Hierarchy of Countries Winning Nobels in the Sciences Is Shifting
Nobel-prize data suggest the productivity of American science has fallen.
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Ministers prepare to debate Horizon Europe
EU research ministers will meet at the end of the month to debate how the EU’s next R&D programme, Horizon Europe, can help address the bloc’s societal and economic challenges.
How Science Will Suffer as Us Pulls out of Iran Nuclear Deal
International research collaborations could end in wake of US President Donald Trump’s decision.
Science in North Korea: How Easing the Nuclear Stand-Off Might Bolster Research
The isolated nation publishes fewer than 100 scholarly articles a year - but as political tensions thaw, researchers hope for greater collaboration.
Military Work Threatens Science and Security
In an uncertain world, more governments are asking universities to help develop weapons. That’s a threat to the culture and conscience of researchers.
Africa's Unsung Scientists Finally Get Their Own Journal to Spread Research
Africa's Unsung Scientists Finally Get Their Own Journal to Spread Research
Publication will highlight pioneering work of scientists searching for cures to diseases like HIV and malaria and solutions to climate change.
Forget the Trade War. China Wants to Win the Computing Arms Race
Forget the Trade War. China Wants to Win the Computing Arms Race
As the U.S. and China threaten to impose tariffs on goods from aluminum to wine, the two nations are waging a separate economic battle that could determine who owns the next wave of computing.
22 National Science Academies Urge Government Action on Climate Change
The scientists, from the UK, Canada, Australia and other Commonwealth countries, warn that stronger measures are needed to keep global warming under 2 degrees.
Edge Factors: Scientific Frontier Positions of Nations
The United States and South Korea have the highest tendencies for novel science. China has become a leader in favoring newer ideas when working with basic science ideas and research tools, but is still slow to adopt new clinical ideas. Many locations remain far behind the leaders in terms of their tendency to work with novel ideas.
China’s 'Long Arm'
Scholars and political leaders describe increasing concerns about Chinese government influence over teaching and research in the U.S. and Australia.
Brazil's Budget Booed by the Country's Scientists
Science funding in Brazil appears frozen at 2017 amounts - its lowest level in 10 years, despite promises of a 40% increase.
Nature’s Editor to Step Down after 22 Years in Charge
Philip Campbell to continue at publisher Springer Nature.
Most Scientific Editors Still Come from US or UK
Lack of international representation on scientific journals' editorial boards has persisted since 1985.
Zimbabwe's New Government Must Commit to Science
As a new president takes office, scientists in the country and beyond should urge the administration to make science a priority, says Dexter Tagwireyi.
International Science Council to Be Formed
About 40 scientific unions and associations plus 140 national and regional science academies and research councils will be subsumed under the umbrella organisation.
Iranian Scholar Sentenced to Death
Ahmadreza Djalali, a researcher in disaster medicine, has 20 days to appeal against his death sentence.
Researchers Struggle to Fend off Deepening Budget Cuts
Federal spending on science has dropped by half in 5 years.
Scientists Plead With Brazilian Government to Restore Funding
If officials don't act soon, research institutions could start shutting down next year.
G7 Plans Joint Research Funding
The G7 countries have agreed to explore ways of cooperating to fund research and innovation activities.
Open Countries Have Strong Science
A clear correlation between a nation's scientific influence and the links it fosters with foreign researchers exists.
The US, China and Russia Are Working on a Fusion Project Which Could Transform Energy
The US, China and Russia Are Working on a Fusion Project Which Could Transform Energy
At a research facility in France 35 countries are working on a project that could transform energy.
Jordan Stakes its Future on Science
The country wants to use a focus on research to solve its problems and build diplomatic ties in the Middle East.
Spain, the European Exception: 'Economic Miracle' & Scientific Suicide
Spanish researchers are still waiting for the full implementation of a law which was approved six years ago.
Poland's Science Boom
Heavy investment and low cost of living is powering a meteoric rise.
Romania's Science Reforms Prompt Boycott
Researchers refuse to sit on evaluation panels after government bans international participation.
Employment Status Given to Nearly All PhD Candidates
The Swedish government has changed the university law to ensure all doctoral candidates are made an employee of the university with a salary.
Academic Freedom, Under Threat in Europe
The latest threat to academic freedom is occurring in the heart of Europe, in Hungary.
Gender in the Global Research Landscape
Analysis of research performance through a gender lens across 20 years, 12 geographies, and 27 subject areas.
Changing Latin America’s Culture of Insular Science
The region's scientists lament that their research is too often disconnected from the larger scientific world. In the age of Zika, that needs to change.
China Faces Science Reform Challenges, Including Favoritism
In this Policy Forum, Cong Cao and Richard P. Suttmeier highlight the immense work and challenges China will encounter as it attempts to reform its scientific and technological development strategy.
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