As a consequence, member states have received just 12 per cent of €48 billion for R&I

Less than 1% of Twitter users posted 80% of misinformation about the 2020 U.S. presidential election

Four parties hammer out agreement filled with bad news for scientists

New agency aims to boost science and commercial space projects

Submissions to funding review emphasise imbalances between institutions, career stages and types of research supported

Drawing on findings from a new survey of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging policies in European academic publishing, Lynne Bowker, Mikael Laakso, Janne Pölönen, and Claire Redhead outline the intersectional nature of scholarly communication’s diversity challenge and present new resources for actors across the system to implement changes.

A number of European universities are ending their ties with Israel over the war in Gaza, including in existing Horizon Europe projects, prompting Israel's science minister to hold talks with the country's research leaders over how to retain scientific links with Europe.

Swiss and EU negotiators are aiming to reach agreement on Horizon Europe association in the summer, which should allow full access to the programme for calls in 2025.

May 2024 marks 20 years since the EU's largest single enlargement, when 10 countries joined. The data show that great progress has been made in improving research and innovation systems in that time, with more public money being pumped in, more international scientific collaboration, and more private investment.

Wellcome, Gates and Novo Nordisk foundations will support research into the health impacts of climate change, infectious diseases and nutrition.

The research minister is calling for a review of university collaborations with China. Science organisations point to a lack of regulations and warn over potential red lines.

The link between trust and relatability is important to good science communication.

As part of its efforts to promote inclusiveness in research, eLife’s new Community Voices podcast provides a platform for scientists from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences.