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May 16, 2013 4:35 PM |

U.S. Senate Confirms Ernest Moniz as Secretary of Energy

MIT physicist had served as undersecretary during Clinton administration
May 16, 2013 2:00 PM |

In 'Insurrection,' Scientists, Editors Call for Abandoning Journal Impact Factors

Research community urged to stop judging scientists by where their papers are published
May 15, 2013 5:55 PM |

NSF Says No to Congressman's Request for Reviewer Comments

House science panel wanted details on why NSF funded five social science research projects
May 15, 2013 3:15 PM |

'MERS' Makes Its Debut in a Scientific Journal

Coronavirus study group publishes proposal to end confusion about new virus's name
May 14, 2013 3:35 PM |

Institut Pasteur Fights Claims of Financial Mismanagement

Government watchdog slams French biomedical institute for misleading donors
May 13, 2013 2:45 PM |

Corporations, NSF Team Up to Improve STEM Retention Rates

Graduate 10K+ awards $10 million, but future of partnership uncertain
May 13, 2013 11:05 AM |

Russian Scientists Decry New International Funding Rules

A government decree will make supporting research a bureaucratic nightmare for international funders
May 10, 2013 3:35 PM |

Global Partnership Intends to Fight Cassava Viruses

Research institutions and donors agreed to collaborate on major food security problem
May 10, 2013 2:25 PM |

NSF Delays Reply to Hill Query on Social Science Grants

Agency plans to answer House science committee chair by 16 May
May 9, 2013 4:00 PM |

Pressure Builds on Congress to Kill NSF Bill

Former NSF directors urge science committee chair to back down
May 9, 2013 2:35 PM |

A Science Laureate for the United States?

Lawmakers want to create honorary, inspirational post. Who would you pick?
May 9, 2013 2:25 PM |

U.S. Government Accuses Open Access Publisher of Trademark Infringement

Cease-and-desist letter a sign of concern about predatory publishing
May 9, 2013 2:00 PM |

What Representative Lamar Smith Is Really Trying to Do at NSF

Congressional aide explains the rationale behind proposed legislation
May 8, 2013 3:25 PM |

NIH Details Impact of 2013 Sequester Cuts

Biomedical agency's budget will drop 5%, research grants will decline by 703
May 8, 2013 1:35 PM |

NRC Head Says Realignment Means 'Full Meal' for Canadian Industry

Venerable research agency shifts to applied research to better serve business
May 7, 2013 5:55 PM |

Canada to Convert NRC Into 'Toolbox' for Industry

Minister says venerable government lab will serve the needs of Canadian business
May 7, 2013 5:25 PM |

U.S. Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Helium Bill

Proposal differs in key details from bill that the House passed last month
May 7, 2013 12:55 PM |

Scientists Get a Head Start on BRAIN Initiative

Researchers discuss obstacles to much-debated brain mapping effort
May 6, 2013 5:45 PM |

Eugenie Scott to Retire From U.S. Center That Fights Antievolution Forces

Her successor at NCSE will become increasingly active in climate change debate
May 6, 2013 5:10 PM |

NIMH Won't Follow Psychiatry 'Bible' Anymore

Blog post confirms National Institute of Mental Health-funded research won't use newly revised DSM
May 6, 2013 1:05 PM |

International Group Settles on Name for New Coronavirus

Pathogen to be christened Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus, or MERS-CoV
May 3, 2013 5:05 PM |

Scientific Journals Adapt to New U.S. Trade Sanctions on Iran

Elsevier says U.S. editors can't handle papers by authors who work for Iranian government
May 3, 2013 4:10 PM |

Troubled U.S. Laser Project Gets New Leadership

National Ignition Facility facing shifting roles, possible budget cuts
May 2, 2013 12:33 PM |

Update: Holdren Attacks House Bill, Defends NSF's Grant Selection Process

Obama's science adviser says it's a "mistake" for legislators to get involved in peer review
April 29, 2013 6:35 PM |

Italy Appoints New Research Minister

Female engineer handed job in broad coalition government
April 29, 2013 5:15 PM |

Obama Promises to Protect Peer Review in Salute to NAS

Speech marking Academy’s 150th anniversary includes warning against "political maneuvers"
April 28, 2013 3:48 PM |

U.S. Lawmaker Proposes New Criteria for Choosing NSF Grants

Draft bill by House science chair would require director to certify every award in advance
April 26, 2013 4:55 PM |

U.S. House Passes Bill That Would Head Off Massive Helium Shortage

Senate committee mulls similar legislation
April 25, 2013 4:45 PM |

Science Campaigners Celebrate New Libel Law for England and Wales

New measure tightens requirements for taking journalists, scientists to court
April 25, 2013 2:15 PM |

Extension of U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Deal Disappoints Scientists

No decision on South Korea's bid to enrich uranium and reprocess spent fuel
April 25, 2013 11:25 AM |

Reconciliation Deal Opens Research Doors for Kosovo

European Commission rewards agreement with Serbia by granting broader access to funding programs
April 24, 2013 6:00 PM |

Ontario Throws Lifeline to Long-Running Canadian Research Project

Experimental Lakes Area facility to get temporary infusion of funds
April 24, 2013 5:15 PM |

Harvard Medical School to Shutter Primate Research Center

After nearly 50 years, the New England Primate Research Center will "wind down" because of financial pressures, officials say
April 24, 2013 4:00 PM |

Letting in More Skilled Foreign Workers Could Discourage U.S. Talent, Report Argues

Authors hope to sway thinking in intensifying debate over U.S. immigration reform
April 24, 2013 3:15 PM |

Tropical Medicine Researcher to Lead Wellcome Trust

Jeremy Farrar, head of Oxford research unit in Vietnam, takes over at $1 billion agency
April 22, 2013 5:30 PM |

Costa Rica's INBio Facing Government Bailout

Biodiversity institute to transfer collections and park to federal control in bid to pay debt
April 19, 2013 4:30 PM |

Romania to Replace National Research Council After Mass Resignation

Council members step down to protest cuts in existing grants
April 19, 2013 1:50 PM |

In Australia, Gene Patents Also Subject of High Court Struggle

High court appeal comes amid flurry of policy action on intellectual property
April 18, 2013 3:10 PM |

For United Kingdom, Advice on Science Advice

Essay series tells Whitehall what to do with scientific advice
April 18, 2013 2:00 PM |

A U.S. Makeover for STEM Education: What It Means for NSF and the Education Department

White House proposes lead roles—and more money—for two federal agencies to manage STEM education in priority areas
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