K. Mitsotakis: Greece has become a significant pillar of energy security - Research drilling after 40 years
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that Greece has transformed into a vital player in energy security, announcing that after 40 years, research drilling will take place in Greek territory.
Research Policy: "One Must Deliver All the Time"
Amrei Bahr, a prominent voice in the #IchBinHanna movement, expresses her intention to leave academia despite nearing a professorship, highlighting the pressures and precarious conditions faced by researchers in the scientific field.
Reasons why the government of the Liberal Democratic Party aims to expand arms exports: Discussion of 'safeguard measures' is sidelined
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.
Anthropic criticizes Chinese AI developers: 'Don't use our model'
Anthropic, the developer of the AI 'Claude', publicly accused Chinese AI research labs of illegally using its technology to develop their own models.
EU will invest 40 million USD in an agricultural research center in Mexico
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.
RESEARCH ⟩ Just this many Estonians lack a savings buffer
A survey reveals that a significant portion of Estonians do not have a financial safety net for unexpected expenses, highlighting a pressing issue of financial insecurity.
Refreshing Nuclear Facilities in Secret
Old nuclear research facilities in western China have been secretly renovated, revealing China's efforts to expand its nuclear arsenal.
How Iran is Preparing Its Tech Ecosystem Amid War Conditions, See
Iran is currently facing significant challenges in improving its indigenous technology and ensuring the safety of its scientists amid ongoing war conditions.
Research Security: Are Universities Defendable?
The article discusses the current state of security in universities against sabotage and espionage, emphasizing the need for a shift in focus regarding potential threats.
Here the authorities will learn to manage crises and wars
Swedish authorities aim to become self-sufficient for crisis management for two weeks, with support from the University of Gothenburg and the research institute RISE.
Reps urge teaching hospitals to prioritize research
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged university teaching hospitals to focus more on medical research to enhance national health security and preparedness for public health emergencies.
Collaboration between Science and Technology and National Security to be Specified for the First Time in Government Plan, Including Dual-Use
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.
NRCRI partners firm to process cassava peels into feeds
The National Root Crops Research Institute in Nigeria has partnered with Barn Holdings to convert cassava peels into animal feed, aiming to enhance food security and support the livestock industry.
Defense Purposes Feasibility Study Prepared by LMT: Scientific Research for Defense Needs and National Security
The feasibility study indicates that existing national measures primarily focus on individual stages of innovation or technology development and fail to facilitate targeted funding for research that builds a sustainable knowledge and technology base relevant to defense innovations.
Norwegian Security Services: Beware of Spies at the Meeting
Norwegian police warn of spies at the annual Arctic Frontiers conference in Tromsø, which gathers 1,300 participants from 37 countries to discuss Arctic research and geopolitics.
A new dynamic of security cooperation, says Dobrindt
Germany and Israel are enhancing their collaboration on counter-terrorism and cybersecurity through a new security pact involving technology, research, and the exchange of security personnel, as stated by Interior Minister Dobrindt.
IT Researchers on Hacking Headphones: "The Weakness in a Normally Very Secure Device"
IT researchers Dennis Heinze and Frieder Steinmetz discuss their findings on vulnerabilities in Bluetooth headphones after demonstrating hacking techniques at the Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg.
Research: If a man has five "boring" habits, he is an excellent husband
Research suggests that a stable relationship often relies on small, seemingly insignificant habits rather than grand gestures, promoting peace and security between partners.
"Where, if not with us?" – CSU demands mini-power plants and nuclear research in Germany
The CSU party in Germany is advocating for a return to nuclear energy and the construction of mini nuclear power plants to ensure energy security despite the country's recent phase-out of nuclear power.
"On the Politics and Arms Industry, Exaggerations Occur Here and There"
Professor Andreas Timm-Giel discusses the tension between scientific freedom and military security in the context of arms research at universities in Germany.
Our genetic data is going to China. Regulatory chaos threatens patients and security
Experts warn that the lack of regulation increases the risk of diagnostic errors, improper medical decisions, and leaks of immutable genetic data, affecting entire families, as Poland has not ratified the Oviedo Convention that governs ethical standards in genetic research.
Some universities prefer not to have anything to do with the military
Some universities, particularly those not affiliated with the military, are actively avoiding collaborations with the armaments industry and security technology sectors, unlike military-specific institutions such as the Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg.