Russian brain drain
Scientists in the Russian Federation are finding it increasingly hard to survive. Poor pay, outdated equipment and job insecurity have started large-scale emigration from the republics
Priorities are a priority
Ideally you would consult a list of priorities and decide accordingly, taking into account national strengths, weaknesses and needs. But the chances of finding such a list of priorities are slim. Most...
Fifth Framework refuses to take shape
The start of the European Union's 5th Framework programme of R&D could be delayed by disagreements over its structure
Budget falls in Denmark
Danish research grants and funds for postdoc training in the natural sciences will be halved next year
US science budget rises
There is good news for science in general and physics in particular in this year's US budget
EC advisory body slims down
The European Commission scientific advisory committee has slimmed down and changed direction
Funding rises in France
Spending on research will rise next year, but major changes are afoot
Funding cuts dismay physicists
Physicists in the UK reacted with anger last month when they heard that two of their most important sources of funding would be cut
US calls for extra synchrotron funds
A review panel in the US has called for extra funding for synchrotron radiation sources
Labour disappoints
The Labour government in the UK has certainly moved quickly since it was swept into power at the start of May. At first it was window-dressing – “call me Tony” the new prime minister...
