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2023 Ig Nobel Prizes Awarded for Quirky Research
The 2023 Ig Nobel Prizes, awarded at a ceremony in Boston, recognized ten unusual scientific studies, including research on lizard pizza preferences, the effectiveness of zebra-striped cow suits in deterring flies, and the impact of alcohol on foreign language pronunciation.
2023 Ig Nobel Prizes Awarded for Quirky Research
The 2023 Ig Nobel Prizes, awarded at a ceremony in Boston, recognized ten unusual scientific studies, including research on lizard pizza preferences, the effectiveness of zebra-striped cow suits in deterring flies, and the impact of alcohol on foreign language pronunciation.
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China's Expanding Role in Global Scientific Innovation
China's significant contributions to nanotechnology, evidenced by its 43 percent share of global patents (464,000 out of 1.078 million), and its increasing participation in international scientific collaborations, are transforming its role in global innovation, according to a leading industry expert...
China's Expanding Role in Global Scientific Innovation
China's significant contributions to nanotechnology, evidenced by its 43 percent share of global patents (464,000 out of 1.078 million), and its increasing participation in international scientific collaborations, are transforming its role in global innovation, according to a leading industry expert...
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44% Bias Score
EU Defends Research Funding on Islam Amidst Right-Wing Criticism
The European Commission defended its funding of €10 million+ in research projects on Islam and related topics, facing criticism from right-wing MEPs who alleged bias and questioned their value. The EU emphasized the projects' scientific merit and the rigorous peer-review process used in their select...
EU Defends Research Funding on Islam Amidst Right-Wing Criticism
The European Commission defended its funding of €10 million+ in research projects on Islam and related topics, facing criticism from right-wing MEPs who alleged bias and questioned their value. The EU emphasized the projects' scientific merit and the rigorous peer-review process used in their select...
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40% Bias Score
Biodiversarium: Combating Marine Ecosystem Crisis Through Research and Outreach
The Biodiversarium in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France, is a joint French-Spanish research center studying the impact of climate change and pollution on marine ecosystems, using innovative techniques and public outreach to address these challenges, including a focus on microplastics and phytoplankton.
Biodiversarium: Combating Marine Ecosystem Crisis Through Research and Outreach
The Biodiversarium in Banyuls-sur-Mer, France, is a joint French-Spanish research center studying the impact of climate change and pollution on marine ecosystems, using innovative techniques and public outreach to address these challenges, including a focus on microplastics and phytoplankton.
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First Woman to Lead Top Biomedical Research Institute in Spain
Dr. Susana Puig, a dermatologist at Barcelona's Hospital Clínic, was appointed as the first female director of the August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), leading to her stepping down from her clinical role to focus on research and translational science, impacting patient care.
First Woman to Lead Top Biomedical Research Institute in Spain
Dr. Susana Puig, a dermatologist at Barcelona's Hospital Clínic, was appointed as the first female director of the August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS), leading to her stepping down from her clinical role to focus on research and translational science, impacting patient care.
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48% Bias Score
Shanghai Boosts Fundamental Research with New Subsidies and Tax Incentives
Shanghai implemented nine new measures on August 1st to support companies' fundamental research with subsidies, tax breaks, and access to facilities, aiming to boost technological innovation and high-quality economic growth, exceeding the national average in basic research investment.
Shanghai Boosts Fundamental Research with New Subsidies and Tax Incentives
Shanghai implemented nine new measures on August 1st to support companies' fundamental research with subsidies, tax breaks, and access to facilities, aiming to boost technological innovation and high-quality economic growth, exceeding the national average in basic research investment.
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40% Bias Score
China's Growing Role in Global Scientific Innovation
China's significant contributions to nanotechnology patents (43 percent globally) and its emphasis on practical applications, as noted by AIP Publishing's Matteo Cavalleri, highlight its expanding influence on global scientific innovation.
China's Growing Role in Global Scientific Innovation
China's significant contributions to nanotechnology patents (43 percent globally) and its emphasis on practical applications, as noted by AIP Publishing's Matteo Cavalleri, highlight its expanding influence on global scientific innovation.
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48% Bias Score
Supreme Court Allows $783 Million Cut to NIH DEI Research Funding
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow the Trump administration to cut $783 million in NIH research funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, overturning a lower court decision that blocked the cuts, despite concerns the cuts will inflict incalculable losses in public health and human ...
Supreme Court Allows $783 Million Cut to NIH DEI Research Funding
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to allow the Trump administration to cut $783 million in NIH research funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, overturning a lower court decision that blocked the cuts, despite concerns the cuts will inflict incalculable losses in public health and human ...
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Threats Against Researcher Halt Butterfly Pesticide Study
A Dutch abbey garden thrives with butterflies despite a nationwide 50% decline (1992-2003) linked to habitat loss, drought, and pesticide use; a recent study confirming pesticides in Natura 2000 areas was withdrawn after threats against the researcher.
Threats Against Researcher Halt Butterfly Pesticide Study
A Dutch abbey garden thrives with butterflies despite a nationwide 50% decline (1992-2003) linked to habitat loss, drought, and pesticide use; a recent study confirming pesticides in Natura 2000 areas was withdrawn after threats against the researcher.
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US Funding Cut Threatens mRNA Vaccine Development
The US government's recent cut in public funding for mRNA vaccine research, development, and production will hinder the development of innovative disease-fighting tools, leaving the global community less prepared for future pandemics and undermining public trust in science and medicine.
US Funding Cut Threatens mRNA Vaccine Development
The US government's recent cut in public funding for mRNA vaccine research, development, and production will hinder the development of innovative disease-fighting tools, leaving the global community less prepared for future pandemics and undermining public trust in science and medicine.
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48% Bias Score
Carpentries Rejects NSF Grant Over DEI Restrictions
The Carpentries, a global nonprofit teaching data skills to over 100,000 researchers, rejected a \$1.5 million NSF grant in May 2025 due to new restrictions prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federally funded science programs, highlighting the conflict between federal ...
Carpentries Rejects NSF Grant Over DEI Restrictions
The Carpentries, a global nonprofit teaching data skills to over 100,000 researchers, rejected a \$1.5 million NSF grant in May 2025 due to new restrictions prohibiting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federally funded science programs, highlighting the conflict between federal ...
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40% Bias Score
Sudden Death of Leading Placebo Effect Researcher Andrea Evers
Andrea Evers, a prominent Leiden University professor who received the Stevin Prize for her research on the placebo effect, died unexpectedly in August 2019 at age 58 from cancer, shocking colleagues who noted her recent health and continued productivity.
Sudden Death of Leading Placebo Effect Researcher Andrea Evers
Andrea Evers, a prominent Leiden University professor who received the Stevin Prize for her research on the placebo effect, died unexpectedly in August 2019 at age 58 from cancer, shocking colleagues who noted her recent health and continued productivity.
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24% Bias Score
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