The EU has acted on some research and innovation recommendations, but fallen short on others. Science|Business unpicks progress so far

Popularity of far-right and far-left parties is associated with a drop in research and innovation activities, study suggests

While advances have produced breakthrough tools like AlphaFold, AI is unlikely to be revolutionary, and may drown scientists in low quality papers, conference hears

With promising results in animals, some scientists say research should focus on slowing ageing, rather than curing individual diseases

Luxembourg invests most in R&D per capita, followed by Denmark and the Netherlands

Some recommendations about the EU’s next research Framework Programme have been followed, but others ignored, at least for now

Research and innovation investments should not count towards EU deficit rules until targets are met, says European Economic and Social Committee

Trial run anticipates European Innovation Council reforms expected in next Horizon Europe programme and budget hike to €34.5 billion

Science communication support and outreach opportunities are in high demand as researchers fight for space in a noisy media landscape