124 billion yen support for Tokyo University of Science recognized as a top-tier university; Minister expresses regret over China’s list
The Japanese Ministry of Education announced a 12.4 billion yen funding for the Tokyo University of Science, now recognized as a top-tier research university, while expressing regret about its designation as a dual-use entity by China.
Nuclear Fusion: Will Old Nuclear Power Plants Soon Generate Electricity Again – Only Differently?
Two startups in Germany are planning fusion power plants with substantial government funding, but the technology remains in the realm of science fiction.
This year, 500 thousand euros will be available for popular sports
The Latvian Ministry of Education and Science announced that additional funding for popular sports will enable more public sports events this year, aimed at increasing regular physical activity among residents.
Perla Wahnón, President of Scientists: "By not protecting it, Spanish knowledge ends up exploited by foreign powers"
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.
The Public University of Madrid, 'how to use'
The article critiques the state of public universities in Madrid, highlighting their struggles with funding, high tuition, and a lack of investment in science, which lead to a decline in students opting for public education.
Increase in agricultural subsidies, cuts in security, and less money for science. How did Schillerová amend Stanjura's budget?
Finance Minister Alena Schillerová adjusts the budget proposed by her predecessor, Zbyněk Stanjura, aiming for higher agricultural subsidies while cutting funding for security and science.
The US Congress slashes Trump's brutal cuts in science
The US Congress has rejected President Trump's proposed severe cuts to science, research, and development budgets, maintaining nearly intact funding for key agencies like NASA and NSF.
They found a discovery that should not have been on Mars. Now the space mission unexpectedly ends in a hurry
NASA abruptly cancels the Mars Sample Return mission, intended to bring Martian rock samples to Earth, due to funding and political decisions rather than technical limitations.
Trump’s Steep Science Budget Cuts to Be Turned Back by Congress
Congress is set to reverse significant budget cuts proposed by President Trump to scientific research funding.
Science Policy: "We Cannot Be Unpolitical"
The Gerda-Henkel Foundation in Düsseldorf, which has supported historical humanities since 1976, is increasingly helping endangered scholars alongside its traditional funding of nearly 2000 projects in 2024.
Will another reform end in failure?
The Independent Union of Science and Higher Education has expressed concern that a proposed higher education funding reform led by the rector of the University of Split may result in failure as he requests institutions to allocate 15% of their program contract funds to the rectorate.