ViewUS news roundup: 12-18 April
US news roundup: 12-18 April
This week: sustainable access to space, collaboration on fusion and supporting academic diversity
ViewCaregivers in science need more support, say US academies
Caregivers in science need more support, say US academies
Responsibilities clash with academic norms of being “always available and visibly working”
View$1bn a year proposed for NIH research on long Covid
$1bn a year proposed for NIH research on long Covid
Proposal says National Institutes of Health should create dedicated programme on long-term effects of pandemic
ViewUS news roundup: 29 March to 11 April
US news roundup: 29 March to 11 April
This week: astronomy infrastructure, eclipse science and massive student debt relief
ViewJournal editors probed on ‘relationship with government’
Journal editors probed on ‘relationship with government’
Heads of major scientific journals asked to appear before House pandemic subcommittee
ViewNIH releases guides on upcoming grant application changes
NIH releases guides on upcoming grant application changes
Moves include reorganisation of review criteria for assessing bids for National Institutes of Health funding
ViewEU and US team up on use of ‘forever chemicals’ for chips
EU and US team up on use of ‘forever chemicals’ for chips
Two powers reaffirm commitment to advance cooperation on emerging technologies
ViewResearch ‘cut but not devalued’ in 2024, US analysis finds
Research ‘cut but not devalued’ in 2024, US analysis finds
Science association says federal R&D funding will fall by $5 billion this year
ViewEU and US reaffirm science and technology ties
EU and US reaffirm science and technology ties
Representatives from two powers discussed climate and health issues at dedicated meeting
ViewUK and US sign AI cooperation agreement
UK and US sign AI cooperation agreement
UK and US institutes to work together while the two countries commit to sharing information
ViewGates open-access policy change ‘anticipates’ Coalition S direction
Gates open-access policy change ‘anticipates’ Coalition S direction
Coalition S acknowledges Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ditching support for article-processing charges
ViewUS news roundup: 22-28 March
US news roundup: 22-28 March
This week: satellite innovation, protecting the radio spectrum and investing in microchips
ViewNSF advised on protecting research from foreign interference
NSF advised on protecting research from foreign interference
National Science Foundation told it should assess research risks on project-by-project basis
ViewNIH funding for 2024 decried as a ‘step back’
NIH funding for 2024 decried as a ‘step back’
National Institutes of Health budget has been cut by 0.8 per cent, says advocacy group
ViewUS news roundup: 15-21 March
US news roundup: 15-21 March
This week: bills on campus free speech and Nasa collaboration, plus bioeconomy research centre funding
ViewCommittee chair launches probe into ‘Chinese influence’
Committee chair launches probe into ‘Chinese influence’
Federal agencies including National Science Foundation and Nasa asked for information on threat responses
ViewUS ‘heavily reliant’ on migrant research workforce
US ‘heavily reliant’ on migrant research workforce
Major biennial report highlights contribution of foreign-born researchers to US leadership
ViewUS news roundup: 8-14 March
US news roundup: 8-14 March
This week: medical patent concerns, environment agency recruitment and NIH success rates
ViewIndustry pushes back against Biden’s landmark speech
Industry pushes back against Biden’s landmark speech
Chemical and drug companies say US regulations are stifling materials and pharmaceuticals research
ViewBiden seeks to bolster research with 2025 budget plan
Biden seeks to bolster research with 2025 budget plan
Proposal launches process for agreeing next budget, as 2024 NSF deal is finally signed off
ViewUS news roundup: 1-7 March
US news roundup: 1-7 March
This week: rare disease innovation, research into privacy and a new Nasa facility
View‘Explosion of antisemitism’ reported on US campuses
‘Explosion of antisemitism’ reported on US campuses
House education committee chair vows to hold universities to account in light of student testimony
ViewCongressional leaders agree 2024 research spending
Congressional leaders agree 2024 research spending
Funding for agencies including National Science Foundation among six bills in bipartisan deal
ViewUS news roundup: 23-29 February
US news roundup: 23-29 February
This week: humanities outreach, health research data and a sideways landing on the moon
ViewFDA urged to increase diversity of clinical trial populations
FDA urged to increase diversity of clinical trial populations
Senate committee on health also seeks clarity over data used for research
ViewHouse of Representatives creates bipartisan AI taskforce
House of Representatives creates bipartisan AI taskforce
Taskforce will produce report on risks and actions needed to advance AI
ViewUS news roundup: 16-22 February
US news roundup: 16-22 February
This week: student-enrollment extensions, powering marine sensors and studying living samples
ViewFederal bodies reveal updated equity plans
Federal bodies reveal updated equity plans
US Department of Education and agencies including Nasa set out accomplishments and aims
ViewExperts call for open science to be more scientific
Experts call for open science to be more scientific
Speakers at American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting criticise reliance on anecdote
ViewUS news roundup: 9-15 February
US news roundup: 9-15 February
This week: reducing methane emissions, alternatives to animal research and protecting the chemicals industry