In June, Israel's Weizmann Institute was hit by two Iranian missiles. In this interview, Institute President Alon Chen talks about the extent of the damage, science amid the Gaza war, and why he remains optimistic about the future despite everything.
By Anne Brüning and Tim Gabel
The Minister Presidents of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg and Bremen are jointly calling for a massive increase in German space funding. The CSU, Greens and SPD are pulling in the same direction: They want two billion euros for the ESA, one billion nationally, per year.
By Nicola Kuhrt
There are estimated to be billions of bacteria. Only a few tens of thousands have been identified. Chinese taikonauts have discovered a new one aboard the Tiangong space station.
By Marcel Grzanna
The German government's understanding of China expertise appears to be focused on the university context and research institutions. Despite commitments to research security and resilience, there remain fundamental questions about the role of China research.
By Amelie Richter
Commission President von der Leyen wants to reform the EU budget. But probably not as far-reaching as the previous beneficiaries feared. The responsible EU Commissioner Serafin is trying to appease the critics.
By Till Hoppe
US President Trump has caused great international concern with his attacks on American science. Now, scientists in Bremen are securing historical climate data from American colleagues. However, the global research database is still in acute danger.
By Tim Gabel
EU member states should also be able to use research and cohesion funds for the development of dual-use products. The EU Commission has presented a corresponding regulation that should allow existing funding programs more flexibility.
By Stephan Israel
Against the backdrop of Donald Trump's attacks on academic freedom in the USA and funding cuts, Emmanuel Macron has invited international researchers to France. A new program aims to enable more researchers to work at French universities.
By Marion Bergermann
How can science contribute to European self-assurance – and to Europe's ability to act politically? In this interview, EUI President Patrizia Nanz talks about the importance of participatory research and what freedom means in science today.
By Helene Bubrowski
Some researchers who leave the US because of the current situation are drawn to China. In some cases, they find the research conditions there better than in Germany. The new German government could learn from some of these aspects.
By Emily Kossak
