First part of the long-awaited Biotech Act aims to cut clinical trial timelines, slash costs and boost incentives

New package would simplify EU data rules, reduce administrative burdens and expand access to datasets, including for AI training

The EU’s €20 billion gigafactories project, designed to train and run large language models, could lack demand, experts say

Large language models make it easier to write academic papers and grant proposals, further overwhelming the research system, an OECD expert warns

As Trump launches the Genesis Mission, experts ask: is it time for a global effort?