Research ministers tell the Commission to make sure any new initiatives that involve taking money from Horizon Europe are first subject to political discussions within the EU’s formal decision-making process
As hydrogen strategy hits a new milestone, International Energy Agency chief says Europe may be leading for now but recalls how China took over the market for solar panels and warns an early start won’t secure first place in the marathon to come
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
Pact approved by the EU Council is intended as the political guide to creating a single market for research. But targets it sets are non-binding and implementation is left in the hands of national governments
Assessing the aftermath of COP26, science minister George Freeman says UK wants to cooperate with EU researchers and jointly address looming climate crisis
As the latest data underline the extent of the gender gap, leading figures debate what to do about the loss of talent this represents. A declaration backed by member states blames ‘outdated gender norms’ and ‘unfair hierarchies and power structures’
It may be the lightest element, but hydrogen is now attracting weighty interest as a key to reaching climate change targets. Here’s a roundup of all things hydrogen-related, as the conference in Glasgow draws to a close
The EU-Catalyst partnership aims to scale up and create markets for green technologies. The Commission hopes the partnership will serve as a template for similar initiatives around the world
As solar power continues to expand its reach, further advances and investments will be needed for its future to shine brighter, say researchers hunting the answers
Namibia has the natural resources, while Germany wants to become a world-leading hydrogen economy. A new partnership will see Germany inject €40M with the aim of putting both countries at the forefront of clean energy innovation
Member states have until the end of April to fine tune and adapt plans to fit with EU climate goals. But will bids to spend money on roads and gas pipelines support a green recovery?
As the US rejoins the Paris agreement, Ernest J. Moniz, former US energy secretary, urges bigger budgets, broader ambitions for climate technologies. ‘We need to know which of these dogs can hunt by 2030’
Brexit put the brakes on investment for years, but champions of the tech say there is now a chance to make up ground. A new £130M research centre is on the way and plans for the first gigafactory are in hand
Confusion over GDPR is blocking scientific progress, throwing up barriers with US researchers in particular. More than 5,000 projects were affected in 2019 and the problem is ‘escalating’
At first event to be jointly organised by European Innovation Council and European Institute of Innovation and Technology, entrepreneurs call for EU to fill gaps in support and funding their companies need to scale up and be profitable
Relief bill has money to help researchers over the COVID-19 crisis and fill gaps in US response, such as viral genome sequencing and zoonotic disease work. But some say it is a fraction of what is needed for science to recover fully
The European Open Science Cloud is a giant effort to provide a single point of access to all scientific data. But getting all the infrastructures to integrate and engendering a culture of sharing is a daunting task, say those involved in its creation
Former head of Delft University of Technology, Karel Luyben, will set direction for EU’s cloud project, now formally underway on mission to provide access to all publicly funded research
As EU launches its cloud effort, a Science|Business group says defining relations with the rest of the world is among 10 top issues that need to be resolved
Research ministers tell the Commission to make sure any new initiatives that involve taking money from Horizon Europe are first subject to political discussions within the EU’s formal decision-making process
Pact approved by the EU Council is intended as the political guide to creating a single market for research. But targets it sets are non-binding and implementation is left in the hands of national governments
Research associations warn against using lump sum funding more broadly across the R&D programme. But Commission says the evidence is this one-size-fits-all route cuts red tape and reduces accounting errors
Reversing Trump-era isolationism, Washington announces new science collaborations with funding agencies in Bern and Ottawa – and upcoming meetings with Brazil, France, India, Japan and Korea
The budget waltz ends on a slightly positive note, as the European Parliament lands an extra €100M for research. Horizon will now have €12.2B to spend next year
Ariel University, located in a settlement on the West Bank, should have no involvement in EU-funded projects researchers say, as the university denies one of its professors received EU funding
Early sketch of plan sees the bloc eager to revitalise US alliance, expand multilateral schemes and cajole China into opening up. The mantra is no longer ‘open to the world’ but ‘EU must no longer be naïve’
Relief bill has money to help researchers over the COVID-19 crisis and fill gaps in US response, such as viral genome sequencing and zoonotic disease work. But some say it is a fraction of what is needed for science to recover fully
Boats that pilot themselves could help the dirty shipping industry cut carbon emissions and overcome labour shortages. But first, there are lots of rocks to avoid and storms to face
Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN join global hunt for a better way to forecast extreme weather events. The challenge: how to scale up expensive trial systems into routine tools for all
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|Businesssifts through the announcements to find the top R&D stories
To hit net zero by mid-century, poor countries need to roll out renewables and clean tech now. But high costs, trade barriers and social resistance stand in the way
Methane has 80 times the warming potential of CO2. As world leaders pledge to cut emissions by 30%, researchers are looking for ways to speed up its degradation, to further reduce levels of the gas responsible for a quarter of global warming
Countries are falling well short on emissions targets, but the first day of the UN conference saw fresh commitments, with the new US strategy underlining the central role research and innovation will play in delivering climate neutrality
An extreme weather event linked to climate change cut the amount of wind in Europe by around 15% this summer. Added to this, Germany’s wind power sector faces protests, infrastructure problems, and outdated regulations. The next government needs to fix things
The research is there, but scientists are having trouble getting their voices heard. In the lead up to COP26, funding agencies are calling on scientists to be better at communicating their findings
Leading MEP argues that disputes with UK, Swiss and other potential Horizon Europe associates show how political science policy really is – and that Parliament must be involved in future negotiations
The Commission has fired the starting gun on the project to make 100 cities climate neutral by 2030. But the Global Knowledge Centre for Cities and Climate underpinning it won’t open until 2023 and meantime there is no independent source of science-based advice
Technology and regulation alone will not deliver a climate neutral energy system. A people-centred approach is needed for a successful transition - in which low carbon lifestyles are no longer seen as an alternative, but become the default option
Belgian MEP Marc Botenga, rapporteur on the new EU pharmaceutical strategy, says money for public-private partnerships should come with strings attached
Science is shifting to focus on collaboration and the societal impact of research. The reward system for scientists needs to keep pace with that change
As part of the ongoing development of EU research and innovation policy, it is now time to start the debate and support concrete actions to protect academic freedom in Europe
Upcoming changes to the EU Renewable Energy directive will set new production targets. But with a few additional adjustments, the directive could also drive the development of completely new forms of renewable energy
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