David Matthews

Currently, countries can self-report emissions, based on proxy measures of other activity. Echoing initiatives in the EU, presidential science advisor Eric Lander now wants to use satellites and sensors to get better data.

While genetic weapons targeting populations and countries are still some way off, security fears over genomics data are growing. But any restrictions could hold back a vital area of medical research

Researchers say AI models are underused because the data they need is kept hidden for commercial reasons

Headbands for scanning brain activity are already on sale to the public. But regulations for how such products should be used are lacking. Experts worry the industry could go down the same road as social media – eventually triggering a public ‘techlash’

At this week’s Summit for Democracy, Washington will set out a new agenda to promote innovation that puts privacy, accountability and transparency at its core

A national tech transfer agency, support for European research integration, and more academic job security are promised. The question is whether the surprise pick for minister will be able to deliver a long shopping list of reforms

With association still not signed off, funding for successful applicants will be guaranteed by the UK. But this is a ‘short-term measure’ and 2020 contingency plans that were drawn up in case of a no-deal Brexit are now being refreshed for if there is no association agreement

Science plotted the rise of global warming and brought it to worldwide attention. It is now central to dealing with it. With the Glasgow conference drawing to a close, Science|Business sifts through the announcements to find the top R&D stories

Mission Innovation aims to avoid duplication of R&D and get green tech to market sooner. Its targets will provide support for the US/China pledge to accelerate low-carbon transition and climate technology innovation