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China's research body has prohibited the use of government funds for publishing in certain high-fee Western science journals, signaling a shift in policy regarding international academic prestige.

New research reveals that 5.9 million UK drivers regularly drive without seat belts, prompting the government to consider tougher penalties for non-compliance.

The Association for Incentive to Research (AFIP) has suspended laboratory analyses in Campo Limpo Paulista due to a debt exceeding R$ 560,000 owed by the city government.

A recent discovery reveals that Japan's colonial government extensively deforested the primitive forests of Korea's Baekdu Daegan under the guise of research, undermining the claims of colonial modernization.

The Nigerian Federal Government is urging universities and institutions to commercialize research through initiatives like the NextGen Innovation Challenge.

The Nigerian Federal Government is enhancing research financing to boost commercialization and enterprise development, according to Minister Dr. Kingsley Udeh.

The Nigerian government is encouraging universities and institutions to commercialize research to boost innovation and economic growth.

The German government is promoting biogas for climate-friendly heating in buildings, but Peter Kornatz of the German Biomass Research Center argues against this approach.

The Liberal Democratic Party's security research committee in Japan is proposing a review of the operational guidelines regarding arms exports, aiming to eliminate restrictions that limit exports to specific categories of aid and military support.

The FDA chief, Marty Makary, expresses support for mRNA vaccines while stating that American taxpayers shouldn't bear the costs of new research.

Tatiana Sampaio, a researcher from UFRJ, will be awarded the Jerônimo Monteiro medal by the Espírito Santo government for her work on polylaminin, a molecular treatment for spinal cord injuries.

Reports about unusual flying objects did not meet expectations based on prior speculation.

Perla Wahnón, an eminent physicist and president of a scientific organization in Spain, urges the government to increase research funding to prevent foreign exploitation of Spanish knowledge.

A Norwegian researcher associated with the government conducted a personal experiment in 2024 to demonstrate that a microwave pulse weapon is not harmful to humans, but the results were disastrous.

President Yoon at KAIST's graduation ceremony encouraged students to face challenges boldly and promised government support for research funding.

President Yoon Suk-yeol reassures researchers at KAIST that the government will ensure adequate funding to prevent research stoppage and emphasizes the importance of trust in pursuing challenges in innovation.

The US government is investing 40 million USD in Mexico's International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) to enhance food security and resilience research.

The Estonian opposition is seeking a vote of no confidence against Education and Research Minister Kristina Kallas during today’s Riigikogu session.

Japan's government-led research team has successfully retrieved mud believed to contain rare earth elements from the seabed near Minamitorishima, but questions remain about commercialization and processing capabilities.

Marcel Fratzscher, the President of the German Institute for Economic Research, expects the German government to raise the VAT to 21 percent to fill budget gaps.

Australia's government has been criticized for not addressing over $26 billion in federal spending that may harm biodiversity, while researchers are calling for greater accountability ahead of a report due in February.

Three political parties in Estonia are pushing to distrust Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas following a motion presented in parliament.

A proposed bill in Brazil's Congress aims to establish a national rare earth reserve in the Poços de Caldas region, placing the responsibility for research and exploration under the federal government.

The Court of Auditors of the Federal District has suspended a nearly R$ 1 million payment for a VIP area during the Stock Car races, citing potential overpricing and lack of price research.

The Estonian government has confirmed it will not intervene in minimum wage negotiations according to the Minister of Education and Research, Kristina Kallas.

Canada faces a serious productivity problem, with growth stagnating over the past decade, prompting calls for a research-focused initiative to identify solutions.

The Defense Research Institute (FFI) admits that its leader recommended support for Watchbird masks without disclosing his involvement with the company, leading the government to halt a procurement agreement worth 100 million NOK.

A new study reveals that vaping may pose serious long-term health risks similar to those of smoking, coinciding with the UK government's ban on single-use vapes.

Despite rising veterinary fees and inflation, the average cost of pet insurance in the UK has decreased as companies compete for customers, according to new research.

Cardiologist Aurelio Rojas expresses anger over public funds being allocated to pay entertainer Broncano instead of supporting researcher Mariano Barbacid.

Grupo Amil has partnered with the Ministry of Health to lend its Edson Bueno Center for research and innovation to the government, aiming to enhance SUS professional training and Brazil's role in international clinical research.

Neda Al-Awlaki emphasized at the Web Summit that Qatar's National Research, Development and Innovation Council is leading a strategy to create a comprehensive innovation system integrating scientific research, startups, large national companies, and the government sector to address national challenges and build human and institutional capacities.

The Japanese government plans to include collaboration between science and national security and promote dual-use research in its five-year science and technology policy starting from 2026, marking a significant policy shift.

The aftermath of the deadly shipwreck involving refugees and migrants near Chios has left the world stunned, while the government expresses sadness for the horrific event but satisfaction regarding the response from the Greek Coast Guard.

The Norwegian Parliament's Education and Research Committee has unanimously decided that visits to the school health service will not count towards student absences, prompting the government to revise current regulations.

A project by the Japanese government has successfully extracted mud containing rare earth elements from the seabed at a depth of approximately 5700 meters in the exclusive economic zone near Minami-Torishima using the research vessel 'Chikyu.'

A former Greek-American CIA officer disclosed the debilitating effects of the 'Havana Syndrome', an unusual phenomenon that has prompted government investigations.

The government will raise the budget of the National Research Institute for Occupational Safety (INRS) by 3.4% to over 90 million euros by 2028.

The Ayuso Government of the Community of Madrid has suspended funding for 250 scientists to work on their theses with a salary, a decision criticized by university platforms for jeopardizing research careers.

The German government has launched a plan to attract researchers worldwide amid the withdrawal of the Trump Administration's policies.

In 2025, President Salvador Illa and his government received a total of 1,261 gifts, with Illa receiving the most at 151 gifts and the least received by the Minister of Research and Universities at 14 gifts.