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Scientific collaborations increasingly more likely to be led by Chinese scientists, finds study
Researchers predict that leadership parity will soon be reached between China and the US
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NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab lays off a further 10% of staff
The California-based lab has now lost almost a third of staff since the start of 2024
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US scientific societies blast Trump administration’s plan to politicize grants
The societies call on the US Congress to safeguard the integrity of the peer-review process
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Artificial intelligence could help detect ‘predatory’ journals
Artificial intelligence could help sniff out questionable open-access publications that are more interested in profit than scientific integrity
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Tenured scientists in the US slow down and produce less impactful work, finds study
Study examined the publications of more than 12,000 academics across 15 disciplines
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Thinking of switching research fields? Beware the citation ‘pivot penalty’ revealed by new study
The pivot penalty increases the further away a researcher shifts from their previous topic of research
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SEMICON Europa 2025 presents cutting-edge technology for semiconductor R&D and production
Europe’s largest event for electronics manufacturing comes to Munich on 18−21 November, 2025
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Quantum computing on the verge: correcting errors, developing algorithms and building up the user base
Philip Ball dives into the challenges in developing quantum computing, and building up investments and users for the tech
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Quantum computing on the verge: a look at the quantum marketplace of today
Philip Ball dives into the latest developments in the quantum-computing industry
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Is materials science the new alchemy for the 21st century?
Honor Powrie pays tribute to the work of materials scientists
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Bridging the gap between scientists, policy makers and industry to build the quantum ecosystem
Elizabeth Pasatembou and Dimitrie Cielecki discuss their experience of doing science policy engagement during their PhDs
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Peer review in the age of artificial intelligence
Global survey of reviewers reveals a growing polarization about the use of AI
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Celebrating 10 years of gravitational waves
The Einstein Telescope could usher in a new age of gravitational-wave astronomy
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Physicists set to decide location for next-generation Einstein Telescope
Ten years after the first gravitational waves were detected, the location and design for a third-generation gravitational-wave detector are being decided
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Why quantum technology is driving quantum fundamentals
Hamish Johnston talks to Elise Crull, Artur Ekert and Stephanie Simmons about the links between quantum technology and quantum fundamentals
Read article: Why quantum technology is driving quantum fundamentals
Building a quantum powerhouse in the US Midwest
Our podcast guests are Preeti Chalsani and David Awschalom
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Richard Muller: ‘Physics stays the same. What changes is how the president listens’
Robert P Crease talks to Richard Muller, author of Physics for Future Presidents
Read article: Richard Muller: ‘Physics stays the same. What changes is how the president listens’
Building a career from a passion for science communication
Our podcast guest is Kirsty McGhee of the quantum software company Qruise
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Tensions rise between US administration and science agencies
The Trump administration’s policies are putting pressure on the country’s scientific agencies and staff members are beginning to take action
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United we stand: why physicists must quit their siloes
Honor Powrie explains why the STEMM community needs to work together
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New open-access journal AI for Science aims to revolutionize scientific discovery
AI4S will meet the need for high-quality journals dedicated to artificial intelligence
Read article: New open-access journal AI for Science aims to revolutionize scientific discovery
Reversible computing could help solve AI’s looming energy crisis
Hannah Earley of Vaire Computing is our podcast guest
Read article: Reversible computing could help solve AI’s looming energy crisis
US astronomy facing ‘extinction level’ event following Trump’s 2026 budget request
US president Trump sets out his budget request for 2026, which if passed, will see science hit like never before, as Peter Gwynne reports
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