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They may only contain basic equipment, but fab labs can still make a difference to the early life of a start-up

The new measures go one step further than the first set of sanctions announced in March

The war in Ukraine prompts a series of new R&D collaborations on quantum, hypersonic and other military technologies – but also stirs some academic controversy in Europe

Estimates show around 40% of the country’s 65,000-strong early career research force has been affected by war. Advocates say listening to their needs should be the main focus now.

Proposed Digital Services Act targets big commercial platforms, but could put extra reporting burden on education and scientific repositories, digital archives and libraries

New advisory report pushes back on claims China is set to achieve dominance in the technology, and shows just how much of a loss the UK is to the EU’s AI ecosystem.

In the first of a new Science|Business column on European innovation ecosystems, we look at efforts to get entrepreneurs to rethink how they handle knowledge valorisation

Recently released guidelines argue for ‘a scientific and technological ethics system with Chinese characteristics’. This could put China out of step with the rest of the world in areas like data and animal experimentation

Despite provocative comments from the head of the Russian space agency, no steps have been taken and NASA says cooperation continues as normal

Leading MEP welcomes the idea but wants to establish a much broader fellowship programme under Horizon Europe and have it running by 2024.

Following last week’s leak of European Commission first drafts of 2023-24 programmes, more are disclosed. They include a €500K plan to set up a European Start-up Scoreboard

EU needs an overarching body to coordinate policies and funding for academics affected by war

Both countries are still locked out of full participation. Here’s what their academics can still apply for, and the national guarantee schemes designed to keep them in Horizon networks.

After more than a year of negotiations, new rules are agreed. The future framework will give clarity to companies that are reliant on steady data flows, including for research