Researchers who collaborate with others in multiple research areas found to publish more highly cited papers [Phys.org, September 2022]

Title:

Researchers who collaborate with others in multiple research areas found to publish more highly cited papers

 

Author:

Bob Yirka

 

Published:

Phys.org. 16 September 2022

https://phys.org/news/2022-09-collaborate-multiple-areas-publish-highly.html

 

From the article:

A small team of researchers at Beijing Normal University working with a colleague from Bar-Ilan University has found that researchers who collaborate with other researchers in multiple research areas tend to publish more highly cited papers than do those who generally only work with others in their field. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes analyzing the authorship of papers published in the journal American Physical Society and what they learned about collaboration and the degree of impact of authorship of papers under different scenarios.

 

JAPAN - Japan to set up massive fund for scientific research [University World News, 3 February 2021]

Title:

Japan to set up massive fund for scientific research 

 

Author:

Suvendrini Kakuchi

 

Published:

University World News, 3 February 2021

https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20210203130630432

 

From the article:

Japan is setting up a massive new fund to increase public financing for scientific research, even as the country is struggling to contain the third wave of COVID-19 infections, according to an announcement last month. The pandemic has exposed the country’s lack of long-term and stable funding of research, experts said.

DW Documentary video (42:25) - Antarctica: A message from another planet

Video title:

Antarctica: A message from another planet

 

Soundtrack:

The documentary's soundtrack was composed by Javier Weyler, former drummer of the Welsh rock band, the Stereophonics.

Published:

DW Documentary, 2 January 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzJqbR2rPwY&feature=youtu.be

From te video description:

This documentary features interviews with researchers, activists, diplomats, and military personnel from Spain, Russia, Portugal, Chile, Argentina, and the United States. There's been much debate over how to share control of resources in Antarctica, which is the world's oldest ecosystem. Critics say that behind the scenes, a game of high-stakes poker is underway. Could this competition end in armed conflict? Or will Antarctica serve as a model for peaceful international cooperation? This film addresses these complicated issues with in-depth analysis, accompanied by magnificent images of the Antarctic landscape.

JAPAN - Japan steps up protection of research from espionage [University World News, 2 December 2020]

Title:

Japan steps up protection of research from espionage

 

Author:

Suvendrini Kakuchi

 

Published:

University World News, 2 December 2020

https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20201202220022645

 

From the article:

Against a backdrop of growing hostility between China and the United States, Japan is beefing up measures to protect university scientific research from foreign espionage. Experts say this also reflects Tokyo’s geopolitical interests in line with the US-Japan security partnership signed in 1960.

EU Publication (11/11/2019): Scientific advice to European policy in a complex world

Title:
Scientific advice to European policy in a complex world

Corporate authors:
CEU, SAM_ADV, Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (European Commission)

Published:
As an independent expert report on 11 November 2019

Themes:
Scientific and technical research

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