China and the EU have embarked on Science and Technology Year

Newton’s Apple has been launched to bring a greater appreciation of the contribution that science, technology and engineering make to wealth and health.

RE$EARCH Infosource has issued this year's analysis of "Top Corporate R&D Spenders" in Canada.

Just three German universities are to get top funding as "elite" research institutions – concentrating resources on a few winners in a national contest to boost R&D and attract international investment.

Finland's Tekes publishes its foresight report.