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Hundreds of International Research Collaborations Blocked in the Netherlands Over Security Concerns
Dutch universities have blocked hundreds of international research collaborations and researcher applications since 2022 due to national security concerns, particularly regarding China, prompting a new screening law to vet international researchers and students.
Hundreds of International Research Collaborations Blocked in the Netherlands Over Security Concerns
Dutch universities have blocked hundreds of international research collaborations and researcher applications since 2022 due to national security concerns, particularly regarding China, prompting a new screening law to vet international researchers and students.
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40% Bias Score
Only 10% of Back Pain Treatments Effective, Study Finds
A study of 301 trials revealed that only 10% of common non-surgical back pain treatments are efficacious, providing only small pain reductions compared to placebos; researchers call for more high-quality studies to reduce uncertainty.
Only 10% of Back Pain Treatments Effective, Study Finds
A study of 301 trials revealed that only 10% of common non-surgical back pain treatments are efficacious, providing only small pain reductions compared to placebos; researchers call for more high-quality studies to reduce uncertainty.
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56% Bias Score
Gendered Language in Faculty Promotion Letters Impacts Tenure Decisions
A study of 10,056 external review letters from six universities showed that women letter writers used less self-referential language, more positive tones, and less doubt language than men, significantly impacting candidates' promotion and tenure chances, especially at the provost level.
Gendered Language in Faculty Promotion Letters Impacts Tenure Decisions
A study of 10,056 external review letters from six universities showed that women letter writers used less self-referential language, more positive tones, and less doubt language than men, significantly impacting candidates' promotion and tenure chances, especially at the provost level.
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32% Bias Score
Utrecht ALS Walk Raises Over €1.3 Million
The ALS Sunrise Walk in Utrecht, Netherlands, raised over €1.3 million for ALS research, exceeding the previous year's total by over €400,000, with funds directed towards the ALS Center at UMC Utrecht to investigate causes and treatments of the disease.
Utrecht ALS Walk Raises Over €1.3 Million
The ALS Sunrise Walk in Utrecht, Netherlands, raised over €1.3 million for ALS research, exceeding the previous year's total by over €400,000, with funds directed towards the ALS Center at UMC Utrecht to investigate causes and treatments of the disease.
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44% Bias Score
Parkinson's Disease Cases to Double by 2050, Driven by Aging Population
A study published in the British Medical Journal projects that 25.2 million people will live with Parkinson's disease globally by 2050, more than double the number in 2021, primarily due to the aging population and increased life expectancy; the highest increases are expected in East Asian countries...
Parkinson's Disease Cases to Double by 2050, Driven by Aging Population
A study published in the British Medical Journal projects that 25.2 million people will live with Parkinson's disease globally by 2050, more than double the number in 2021, primarily due to the aging population and increased life expectancy; the highest increases are expected in East Asian countries...
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24% Bias Score
France's 2025-2030 Plan: Accelerating Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
France's new 2025-2030 plan for rare diseases aims to improve patient care by strengthening the relationship between general practitioners and hospitals, accelerating diagnoses through increased lab testing capacity, and expanding newborn screening to include more conditions; coordinated by Pr Guill...
France's 2025-2030 Plan: Accelerating Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
France's new 2025-2030 plan for rare diseases aims to improve patient care by strengthening the relationship between general practitioners and hospitals, accelerating diagnoses through increased lab testing capacity, and expanding newborn screening to include more conditions; coordinated by Pr Guill...
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44% Bias Score
New Memory-Boosting Techniques Revealed by Recent Research
Studies show walking backward, drawing, timed exercise, and short rest periods improve memory recall significantly, with drawing proving as effective for older adults as for younger ones.
New Memory-Boosting Techniques Revealed by Recent Research
Studies show walking backward, drawing, timed exercise, and short rest periods improve memory recall significantly, with drawing proving as effective for older adults as for younger ones.
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Universities Achieve Top Global Rankings in 2025 QS Subject Rankings
The 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject show Chinese universities, led by Peking and Tsinghua Universities, securing top global positions in various disciplines, ranking third overall with 1230 subjects listed, driven by increased academic and employer reputation, and rese...
Chinese Universities Achieve Top Global Rankings in 2025 QS Subject Rankings
The 2025 Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Subject show Chinese universities, led by Peking and Tsinghua Universities, securing top global positions in various disciplines, ranking third overall with 1230 subjects listed, driven by increased academic and employer reputation, and rese...
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48% Bias Score
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Spreads Across Antarctica
A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has spread throughout Antarctica, infecting various bird and mammal species, though penguin mortality remains surprisingly low. The virus, originally from China, was first detected in the Antarctic on February 24, 2024, and has already caused significant mor...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Spreads Across Antarctica
A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has spread throughout Antarctica, infecting various bird and mammal species, though penguin mortality remains surprisingly low. The virus, originally from China, was first detected in the Antarctic on February 24, 2024, and has already caused significant mor...
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Center to Tackle Gender Bias in Healthcare, Aiming for €7.6 Billion in Savings
A new research center in the Netherlands aims to improve women's healthcare by addressing gender bias in medical research and practice, potentially saving the healthcare system €7.6 billion annually by reducing misdiagnosis and improving treatment.
Dutch Center to Tackle Gender Bias in Healthcare, Aiming for €7.6 Billion in Savings
A new research center in the Netherlands aims to improve women's healthcare by addressing gender bias in medical research and practice, potentially saving the healthcare system €7.6 billion annually by reducing misdiagnosis and improving treatment.
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32% Bias Score
Paint Identified as Major, Understudied Source of Microplastics
A University of Toronto study reveals paint as a vastly understudied source of microplastics, with an estimated annual release of 1,857 kt globally, highlighting a significant research gap and the urgent need for further investigation into its environmental and health impacts.
Paint Identified as Major, Understudied Source of Microplastics
A University of Toronto study reveals paint as a vastly understudied source of microplastics, with an estimated annual release of 1,857 kt globally, highlighting a significant research gap and the urgent need for further investigation into its environmental and health impacts.
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28% Bias Score
France's Falling Global Scientific Rank: Increased Publications, Decreased Influence
France's scientific output has increased, yet its global ranking has fallen from 6th to 13th since 2018 due to increased competition from emerging nations and internal challenges like bureaucracy and underinvestment, despite some progress in certain fields.
France's Falling Global Scientific Rank: Increased Publications, Decreased Influence
France's scientific output has increased, yet its global ranking has fallen from 6th to 13th since 2018 due to increased competition from emerging nations and internal challenges like bureaucracy and underinvestment, despite some progress in certain fields.
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40% Bias Score
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