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Watch CNBC's full interview with Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini
Mark Bertolini, Oscar Health CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss plans to expand its individual and small business coverage to 400-600 new counties by 2029.
Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini: We're recreating the ACA model for employers
Mark Bertolini, Oscar Health CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss plans to expand its individual and small business coverage to 400-600 new counties by 2029.
Rays Roundtable: Yankees Showdown, Playoff Rotation and October Concerns
The Tampa Bay Rays enter their final seven AL East games with a five-game lead over the Yankees. Our Rays Roundtable discusses the pivotal series in New York, Kevin Cash's postseason rotation, bullpen concerns and what Tampa Bay needs to do before the MLB playoffs.
‘Big Brother’ star Yash Patel reveals ‘chaotic’ renom discussions with Melody and Taylor
‘Big Brother’ star Yash Patel reveals ‘chaotic’ renom discussions with Melody and Taylor, and whom he would have voted out between Dee and Drew.
Show-Me-State Politics: Governor Kehoe sits down with KY3 to discuss congressional map, Flock cameras
This week in Show-Me-State Politics, KY3 Capitol Bureau Chief Hannah Falcon discussed congressional maps and Flock cameras with Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe.
Cattleman’s Ball honoree Nyle Maxwell discusses journey of reorienting his business toward philanthropy
Former Round Rock Mayor and car businessman Nyle Maxwell is this year’s honoree at the Cattleman’s Ball in recognition of his philanthropic efforts and legacy in Williamson County. The Williamson Museum fundraiser will take place at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock and will feature live entertainment, food and an auction to support the museum’s educational programs. The event takes place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on October 15.
California is not a good place to grow a business: Joel Pollak
California Post opinion editor Joel Pollak discusses California Attorney General Rob Bonta blocking the Paramount merger and analyzes Governor Gavin Newsom's handling of wildfires.
‘American Idol’ star recalls being outed on live TV: ‘I died inside’
Clay Aiken reflected on Rosie O’Donnell publicly discussing his sexuality in 2006, two years before he came out publicly.
The Last of Us Game Director Apologises for Dragging God of War Laufey into 'Boring' AAA Game Discussion
Bruce Straley weighs in on big budget titles
“Rain Man” Director Barry Levinson’s New Doc Shows How Politics Tore Apart an ‘Idyllic’ Pennsylvania Town (Exclusive)
“You wanna be a Republican, you wanna be a Democrat. Okay. But does that mean we can’t communicate?,” Levinson tells PEOPLE while discussing ‘Bucks County, USA’
Bill Belichick discusses challenges of facing Clemson's offense
Despite Clemson having one of the country's worst offenses through two games, UNC head coach Bill Belichick says the Tigers will bring a challenge.
Daniel Farke discusses fresh injury concerns ahead of Palace
Leeds United host Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, less than a week on from a convincing 4-1 victory over Newcastle United, shooting the Whites up to an admirable third place in the ear...
Boardroom CEO on rising sports ticket prices: The reality of demand for a live experience
Rich Kleiman, Boardroom co-founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the rising ticket prices for live sporting events, the growing demand for live sports, media and streaming rights, and more.
Hero Esports launches world’s first international humanoid robot sports league in Riyadh
Danny Tang, Co-Founder and CEO of Hero Esports, discusses the launch of their prototype event Cyberhero x Riyadh and why Saudi Arabia was chosen to host the inaugural edition.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 18, 2026, puzzle No. 725
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
FF7 Revelation director Hamaguchi discusses the game’s 200GB size, DLC plans, and a new Tifa detail
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation’s director isn’t concerned it’s too big…
Bellamy right to speak to Burnley
Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief football officer David Adams discussed the governing body's succession planning amid concerns boss Craig Bellamy could have joined Burnley in the summer.
Things That Actually Matter: Ryan Lasko
On a day the A’s lost 10-1 you probably don’t much care to discuss the team anyway. We’ll save that for a day, hopefully tomorrow, when the A’s give a glimpse of being good in 2027 and not just flirting with 100 losses in 2026. Baseball matters, but when an injury like Ryan Lasko’s occurs […]
Community leaders, elected officials come together to discus...
Health experts and community leaders came together to focus on mental health in session, titled “Ready to Rise: Addressing the Black Mental Health Crisis,” duri...
WECT NEWS NOW: Bald Head Island Conservancy lands $424K federal grant to train next generation of scientists
Representatives from the Bald Head Island Conservancy joined Randy Aldridge on WECT News Now to discuss the $424,582 grant recently awarded to the organization.
Execs Battle Misconceptions, Figure Out AI’s Place in the Industry
Several entertainment and tech personalities discussed AI during Variety's “Entertainment and Media in the Age of AI” panel on Thursday.
Snowflake CEO Ramaswamy: We have gone from a place to put data to a place for business insights
Snowflake CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy sits down with 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer for a discussion on the company's evolution, how the company enables consumers to make data-driven decisions, how the company has transformed in the age of AI, and more.
If anyone can defy 'political gravity' it's Trump and his team: Kellyanne Conway
Former Trump senior counselor Kellyanne Conway analyzes new polling ahead of the midterms and discusses voter concerns over the cost of living, inflation, and key Senate races, on 'The Story.'
Palmetto Sports Daily: Staff changes made at UNC ahead of Clemson game, Vicari Swain keeps exploiting punt teams
The crew discusses what to look forward to in Gamecock's SEC opener against Mississippi State and how Clemon QB Tait Reynolds can improve his play against UNC.
Bipartisan roundtable tackles Maryland’s economic shortcomings and strengths
Rep. Johnny Olszewski collaborated with Texas Rep. Roger Williams to discuss Maryland business development.
Faculty Considering Revisions to Bachelor of Science Requirements and Engineering Double Majors
Faculty gathered for their first monthly meeting of the year on Sept. 9. Discussion primarily featured proposed changes to the Bachelor of Science Requirements and Engineering Double Majors. The Academic Affairs Council proposed changes to the requirements to complete the Bachelor of Science (BS). Currently, any student at Bates can elect to get a BS ...
Vikings Get Encouraging Kyler Murray Update Ahead of Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation has been a hot topic of discussion as they get ready to face the Chicago Bears on Sunday. Now, NFL Network’s Rapoport has another update for Vikings fans, as Kyler Murray’s health is a topic of discussion.The quarterback has made encouraging progress throughout the week. He returned to practice as […] The post Vikings Get Encouraging Kyler Murray Update Ahead of Sunday appeared first on HEAVY.
The king and AI: UK monarch Charles meets artificial intelligence leaders as safety concerns swirl
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III on Thursday urged senior leaders from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind and Nvidia to make sure that artificial intelligence remains under control and in the service of people and the planet. The gathering in Scotland was convened to discuss how AI can benefit society, and comes at a pivotal moment […]
‘Small Business Skill Share’ next Tuesday
Story telling, customer service, and artificial intelligence will be among the areas discussed.
Nurses put Maine hospitals on ‘RED ALERT’ status
Registered nurses will hold a rally and community event on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Bangor, Maine to highlight the patient care impacts of federal health care cuts on Maine hospitals. Nurses will also use the event to discuss their Vision for a Healthy Society, a set of broad political demands that require taking back health care, democracy, and society from billionaire and corporate control.
Mount Sinai to Host Global Health Panel with Dignitaries from Ghana, Guyana at 2026 Concordia Annual Summit
Mount Sinai’s Arnhold Institute for Global Health will host discussion with Ministers of Health from Ghana and Guyana at Concordia Annual Summit
Panico: The social media strain on our culture
Brookhaven town supervisor Dan Panico discusses how social media fuels division and misinformation, highlighting local political disputes and the need for balanced laws.
'The era of employer health insurance is ending': Oscar Health CEO explains
Oscar Health (OSCR) CEO Mark Bertolini sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the state of the healthcare industry, highlighting why employer-sponsored health insurance might not last forever.
Alaska gubernatorial forum puts healthcare at center stage
Medicaid enrollment, rural issues and mental health were among the topics discussed at an Alaska Hospital and Healthcare Association event.
JVS animal science students outline FFA projects
Animal science and FFA students discussed shelter certifications, fall events and foster care projects with the JVS board.
GSU, Shimadzu host second annual forensic science symposium
Georgia Southern University’s College of Science and Mathematics (COSM) is teaming up with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to host the second annual Forensic Science Symposium on Sept. 30. This year’s event offers an expanded list of speakers, poster presentations and a panel discussion covering a broad range of topics.
Omaha Steaks CEO reacts to cattle shortage driving beef prices
Omaha Steaks President and CEO Nate Rempe joins FOX Business to discuss how a historic U.S. cattle shortage is driving beef prices higher. Plus, Strategic Wealth Partners CEO Mark Tepper reacts to a German court ruling against Meta Platforms.
When DNA sounds a lasting alarm: cGAS-STING links aging to brain inflammation
Neurodegenerative diseases, cerebrovascular disorders and other age-related neurological conditions are major causes of long-term disability. A review published in SCIENCE CHINA Life Sciences by researchers from Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, examines how damaged nuclear DNA and mitochondrial DNA can become immune danger signals. The authors highlight cGAS-STING as a key molecular hub linking cellular damage, inflammaging and neuroimmune dysfunction, and discuss opportunities for more precise therapeutic intervention.
Can researchers trust that AI models won’t leak their ideas?
Research funders are asking how they can stop confidential scientific ideas in grant proposals from leaking out through large language models (LLMs), for example if reviewers use AI to help them judge applications. Last week, a row erupted in mathematics after OpenAI announced it had solved a notoriously difficult problem, only for another mathematician to demand answers over whether the company had used ideas he had fed into its models. The spat, and the broader issue of idea leakage through AI models, was discussed by funders at an R&D policy conference held in Paris on September 14. At worst, it threatens to undermine the correct attribution of breakthroughs, one of the foundations of modern science. The mathematics dispute around OpenAI is “certainly something we're looking at” Jason Gallo, head of the newly established Office of Metascience at the US National Science Foundation (NSF), told the Blue Sky Forum, hosted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The controversy started on September 8, when OpenAI announced it had cracked a mathematical problem that had gone unsolved for 90 years. Using a swarm of AI agents, millions of dollars’ worth of computing power and a new internal model, the company said it had finally proved that a long-used formula for modelling fluid dynamics breaks down under certain conditions. However, Tristan Buckmaster, a New York University mathematician who had been independently working with collaborators on the same problem using OpenAI’s Codex tool, hit back with a statement questioning whether the company had snooped on his Codex sessions to gain an advantage. OpenAI has always denied it looked up the “specific user data” of Buckmaster and colleagues. However, the company initially admitted that “while unlikely, we cannot rule out that de-identified data derived from their usage of our products helped improve our models,” although its proofs “differ significantly” from Buckmaster’s. The firm later said that, following an investigation, it concluded that Buckmaster’s Codex prompts “could not have influenced the [OpenAI] system in any way, including through training.”Funder concernYet OpenAI’s initial admission that its model might have ingested Buckmaster’s ideas, then spat them out to its own mathematicians, has scientistsworriedthat their work could leak out if shared with AI. Some AI tools give users an opt-out option to stop their sessions from training the model. If such guarantees can be trusted, this gives scientists some confidence they can use an LLM to develop an idea without the risk of it leaking out.But there’s a bigger potential vulnerability. To win money to investigate ideas, scientists have to share them with funding bodies. These grant proposals are normally kept strictly confidential, to prevent other scientists from scooping them, or to protect commercially valuable intellectual property. To preserve this confidentiality, when the NSF uses AI models, “we have to be sure that it's not making server calls out to an external party, leaking that data,” said Gallo to delegates in Paris. Leaks through reviewersHowever, funders normally use external academic reviewers to assess proposals. And there are growing worries that these reviewers are feeding grant ideas into AI models to help them make a judgement. Research funders have noticed that peer review reports and funding recommendations have “suddenly become much longer, more detailed and complex,” said Diogo Machado, head of the data science unit at Technopolis, a science and technology-focused consultancy. “The sense is that reviewers are increasingly using generative AI in their review work, even where guidelines sometimes forbid it,” he told Science|Business. “This is very difficult for funders to control or prove.” Happening at scaleThis sharing of confidential proposals with AI models is “happening at scale already,” said James Wilson, executive director of the Research on Research Institute, based at University College London, during the debate in Paris. In response, Gallo said the NSF had “strict guidance” around the uploading of proposals to AI models. But he added the NSF was mulling new types of assessment to make sure applicants were truly the originators of their ideas, such as following a short-form proposal with an oral presentation, which would allow the foundation to “really interrogate the investigator on their intellectual contribution.” Related articlesHow can Europe cope with a flood of AI-assisted research grant proposals?The risks and benefits of AI in screening research grant proposals Viewpoint: AI could make scientific overload worse“For us as funders, a lot of the ways to ensure that the application remains the applicant's own intellectual contribution, those ways are quite regressive,” Peter Clifford, head of strategy at Research Ireland, told delegates. “They're maybe ten or 15 or 20 years old, and they don't scale particularly well.” Disputes over the origin of ideas are as old as modern science. Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz spent more than a decade arguing over who invented calculus, for example. And long before LLMs emerged, academics would agonise over how much of their early work to reveal at conferences, in case their colleagues scooped them, Jack Leahy, a senior metascience advisor to the UK government, told delegates. But AI was “accelerating” the “problems of the system,” he said.
Canada looks to deepen research and education links with the EU
Canada is looking for deeper research and education links with the EU, according to its prime minister, Mark Carney. His comments followed hard on the heels of an offer from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to give his nation associate membership of the EU, a status that currently has no legal status or definition. Both sides have yet to detail how this newfound political enthusiasm will translate into concrete action.Addressing the European Parliament on September 17, Carney cited both the Horizon Europe research and innovation programme and the Erasmus+ student mobility scheme as areas for future collaboration.Association with the next iteration of Horizon Europe “would allow us to pool resources, cooperate on frontier technology, leverage our world-class research institutes and universities,” he told MEPs. Canada joined the present programme in 2024, but only takes part in Pillar 2, which supports collaborative research projects. Carney also said that young people should be allowed to work, study and live where they want, on either side of the Atlantic. “Canadian membership of Erasmus+ would give your students and ours more opportunity to learn at some of the world’s top universities, to broaden their horizon and to build those lasting ties that will sustain our alliance,” he said.Limited exchanges with Canada are already possible, for example in the Erasmus Mundus strand of the scheme, which supports joint master’s programmes. This would be considerably increased if the country became a full associate member, a club currently limited to nations neighbouring the EU.Most favoured nation?As for the offer of associate membership of the EU, the aim would be to build “an alliance for the future to create a common prosperity and economic security base,” von der Leyen said during her state of the European Union address, also in the European Parliament in Strasbourg, on September 16.“We will work on intelligent manufacturing,” she went on. “We will create a tech alliance. We will integrate defence industrial bases. We will make the Arctic a flagship joint project. We will work on energy-critical minerals and batteries, on [artificial intelligence], quantum, cyber and economic security.”Mona Nemer, Canada’s chief science advisor, told Science|Business that the political speeches by Carney and Von der Leyen will open the door to even more scientific cooperation between Canada and the EU. She even attributed the broader political partnership to the scientific diplomacy of Horizon Europe association. “The science and research collaborations have predated this political rapprochement,” she said.While she is not part of the government decision-making process, Nemer thinks Carney’s speech in the European Parliament is more than “political posturing” and the Canadian government is likely to come up with more practical ideas for how to boost collaboration in the near future. “The prime minister mentioned Horizon [Europe] and Erasmus+, maybe there is something more concrete around this,” she said.She went on to suggest that Canada and Europe could also work more closely together on setting international standards for emerging technologies, AI safety, data sovereignty and joint research infrastructures, such as particle accelerators and marine research fleets.Nemer confirmed that science cooperation will be on the agenda at an upcoming EU-Canada summit in October. She met recently with EU ambassadors to Canada to "see where the possibilities are, to signal that there is interest."Room for expansionLike other countries outside Europe that are associated to Horizon Europe, such as South Korea, Australia or Japan, Canada is not allowed to host European Research Council (ERC) grantees. However, Canadian universities hint they would like re-open that discussion. “Canada’s participation in Horizon Europe, the world's largest research funding programme, has been a big success,” said Robert Asselin, the chief executive of U15 Canada, an umbrella body for some of the country’s biggest research universities, in a statement. “Ensuring swift re-association to the next research programme, will be vital to maintain this momentum. We would welcome efforts to explore further opportunities to collaborate with European partners, such as through the European Research Council,” he said. Related articlesHow a new multilateral defence bank could boost innovationEurope’s independence hinges on innovation, von der Leyen saysBut so far, there are no details from the Commission on how von der Leyen’s proposal would boost Canadian access to the ERC or other sensitive research calls in Horizon Europe. And it is unclear how other non-European associated countries, such as New Zealand or Australia, would react if Canada was given better access than them. The same questions may arise closer to home. “How would a new category of associate member of the EU differ from Norway’s participation in EU programmes through the European Economic Area?” asked Jan Palmowski, secretary general of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities. “And how does this proposal for Canada change discussion for the UK, Norway and Switzerland for the next Multiannual Financial Framework?”Another area for discussion is how far Canadian organisations can participate in sensitive projects. “I would expect some of the most crucial issues at hand to be whether Canada can participate more closely and predictably in calls that are deemed sensitive on research security or EU preference grounds, on critical technologies, for instance,” Palmowski said. Canada’s participation in other parts of Horizon Europe, as well as the European Competitiveness Fund, might also be discussed, he added.Whatever the details, closer cooperation between the EU and Canada represents a “substantial” opportunity, according to Mattias Björnmalm, secretary general of the Cesaer university group. “Scientific excellence depends on talented people being able to work together, exchange knowledge and access complementary expertise and infrastructure,” he said. “A closer EU-Canada partnership would strengthen these conditions and provide greater certainty for long-term collaboration.”
Technologists investigate food insecurity challenges ahead of hackathon
dsmHack, an organization that brings together tech volunteers to help nonprofits, is launching a first-of-its-kind hackathon focused on issues impacting food insecurity in the Greater Des Moines metro. On Sept. 10, technologists and food security experts spent an evening at DMARC’s facility in Des Moines discussing the underlying problems exacerbating food insecurity and potential technical…
Titans' JC Latham discusses challenge of facing Eagles’ talented defense
Titans tackle JC Latham knows Tennessee’s offensive line faces a significant challenge against Philadelphia’s deep defensive front
Austrian bank Raiffeisen’s Russia business is ‘very active,’ Grizzly CEO says after short-seller report
Siegfried Eggert, CEO of Grizzly Research, discusses the short seller’s report on Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), which alleges that the bank was involved in activity that helped evade sanctions. A spokesperson from RBI told CNBC: “We stand by the strength of our compliance systems, which have been reviewed many times - both prior to and since the start of the full scale invasion." They added that there are "a number of factual wrong and misleading statements.”
Emily McBride on Maternal Mental Health and the Lindsay Clancy Trial
Fiction writer Emily McBride joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her debut novel, Queen Mab, and maternal mental health. McBride talks about the media frenzy around th…
How Independent Fashion Designers Can Close the Gap Between Visibility and Viability
During New York Fashion Week, RaiseFashion’s Felita Harris, Afterpay’s Rachel Helfman and designer Hiywet ‘Mimi’ Girma joined BoF’s Yasmine Dahlberg at The Standard, East Village to discuss how independent designers can turn attention into a lasting business.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 17, 2026, puzzle No. 724
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Confusion over Orange County Public Schools sports field fees: what’s being discussed, and what’s not
Packers Discussion: How would you fix the offensive line?
If you have any ideas on how to solve Green Bay’s issues up front, let us hear them
Allegheny County’s Board of Health weighs reshaped parental leave proposal
Allegheny County officials unveiled a scaled-back version of a paid parental leave bill that has generated fervent public discussion since its introduction in May. The revised proposal trims the parental leave period from 18 to 12 weeks and would apply to employers with 15 or more eligible full or part-time employees.
Benson, James discuss tariffs, taxes and business growth at Detroit Economic Club town hall
Expert available: Interest rate hike impact and rural business
Eric Mikolai, lending program manager for the nation’s third largest SBDC network, NorCal SBDC, is available to discuss today’s interest rate hike and its impact on small businesses in rural economies, including borrowing costs, cash flow, business expansion, and access to capital. Mikolai specializes in small business lending and capital strategy. He can speak to the broader economic implications on hiring, commercial real estate, business acquisitions, and long-term economic growt
Palmetto Sports Daily: Expectations for SC in first SEC game, How Tait Reynolds can improve vs. UNC
The crew discusses what to look forward to in Gamecock's SEC opener against Mississippi State and how Clemon QB Tait Reynolds can improve his play against UNC.
Kelly Osbourne opens up about cutting ties with older sister Aimee
Kelly Osbourne didn't hold back when discussing the fractured relationship she has with her big sister, Aimee Osbourne, telling 'We Need To Talk' podcast that the two will never reconcile.
Leaders discuss challenges for Latino communities at the State of the Union on Latino Health
The State of the Union on Latino Health brought together leaders in Pennsylvania to address challenges such as health inequality, housing, and transportation for Hispanic communities.
Even if you're not talking politics at work, it's coming to the office with you
Most employees aren't discussing the latest political polls during meetings or debating hot-button issues around the coffee maker. But that doesn't mean politics isn't affecting the workplace. A study ...
T. rexes were as warm-blooded as elephants, study finds
Scientists have long discussed whether and which dinosaurs were warm-blooded. Now, researchers say they have used chemistry to take the temperature of two T. rexes. Here's what they found.
With sports, new costs and old challenges vex UNC system
UNC system's 15 athletic departments all ran deficits in 2024-25, prompting board discussion on the broken college sports model and need for federal action.
Science Cafe heard that maybe A.I. Armageddon isn't in the cards, after all
Professors Nick Smith and James Dobson discussed AI risks and industry motives at a recent Concord Science Cafe event.
Discussion Panel Tackles Science, Democracy & Climate at NYC Climate Week
Cross-disciplinary panel discussion will explore the interplay between scientific consensus, democratic governance, and the climate crisis.
Discussion Panel Tackles Science, Democracy & Climate at NYC Climate Week
Cross-disciplinary panel discussion will explore the interplay between scientific consensus, democratic governance, and the climate crisis.
Science Museum on Purpose-Driven Licensing
Amy Harbour, head of licensing, Science Museum Group, discusses how the institution's licensing program prioritizes mission over merchandise.
Survey: Gen Z most receptive to political yard signs
UPrinting reports Gen Z is more responsive to political yard signs than older generations, with 22% influenced by them, despite fearing political discussions.
AI regulation debate intensifies as Whoop CEO Will Ahmed discusses health tech
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Vice President JD Vance push for AI self-regulation. Plus, Whoop Founder and CEO Will Ahmed discusses utilizing artificial intelligence to track fitness, sleep and stress.
Lincoln Riley, Jayden Maiava discuss USC opening Big Ten play
The Trojans are set for their conference opener this week, and both Riley and Maiava are excited for it
Video Lowe's CEO talks new business coalition
Lowe's CEO Marvin Ellison discusses a new coalition he helped launch to expand opportunities across corporate America.
EU membership bid gives boost to Moldova’s fledgling R&D landscape
Moldova’s push to join the EU is having the spillover effect of helping to improve the country’s R&D landscape, which in recent years has suffered from fragmentation, decreasing personnel and a lack of research infrastructure.The country became an EU candidate country in 2022, alongside Ukraine, and officially began accession negotiations in 2024. With a pro-EU government, Moldova has been actively carrying out reforms to align with EU standards. This has helped accelerate the development of R&D, said Igor Chiosa, acting head of the Research and Innovation Policy Directorate at Moldova’s Ministry of Education and Research. “Our R&D landscape is moving up, and we are more and more involved in the European Research Area,” he said. “The support we receive from the EU is very important, not only financially, but also because of incentives, consultation and capacity building.”The R&D landscape in the former Soviet republic is still relatively underdeveloped, despite attempts at improvement going back to a 2004 law on science and innovation and later reforms in 2017 and 2018. But the system remains in a “precarious situation” and “in the process of contraction,” according to an assessment carried out by the government for the current National Programme for Research and Innovation, which runs from 2024 to 2027. The analysis highlights in particular the declining number of researchers and PhDs, which has been continuously falling, as well as limited research funding. This is around 10 times lower than the EU average and “insufficient to maintain a level of research activity that supports higher education and meets the needs of the economy.” The mechanisms for allocating research funds are also described as inefficient, as well as the general fragmentation of the landscape, with research and innovation activities being carried out in 67 different places. The lack of strategic vision for research infrastructure is also noted. The strategy sets out to address these issues and is being fuelled by reforms linked to EU accession. Moldova now has a regulation on open science and gender equality. There is also a new support mechanism for technology transfer offices and a business-academia roadmap. In 2025, the country also became the first Eastern Partnership country to approve a Smart Specialisation strategy, which will coordinate its R&D efforts to focus on strengths, within a European context. “We’ve done a lot in terms of normative acts,” Chiosa said. Horizon Europe successMoldova is also seeing more success in the EU’s flagship R&D programme, Horizon Europe. The country has now won nearly €15 million in funding, already double the amount won under the previous programme, Horizon 2020, and more than the €10 million target set by the government. Chiosa said the priority has shifted now to winning more research-centred projects, rather than those related to support and capacity. Moldova is also targeting further involvement in large European projects. Last year, it joined the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking giving Moldovans access to Europe's supercomputing network. The country is also a member of Danubius-RI, a European research infrastructure focused on river and sea research. Despite these efforts, Moldova’s research capacity is still shackled by its limited R&D budget, which equates to 0.23% of its GDP. This is around half of what its neighbour Romania spends, which is the lowest in the EU. According to Chiosa, the research budget is increasing year-on-year, jumping by €6.34 million between 2024 and 2025. But this doesn’t show up when looking at it as a proportion of GDP. “Of course, it’s difficult,” he said. “That is why we are putting more emphasis on collaboration between business and academia, as well as participation in Horizon Europe, to try to diversify our sources of funding.”A World Bank loan of €30 million, plus a grant of €7.8 million, was agreed in 2025 to support the modernisation of Moldova’s universities. As part of this, a call was launched this year to provide universities grants of up to €900,000 to develop their research infrastructure. Moldova is also collaborating closely with Romania, with which it shares a common language, funding 100 joint projects in 2023 and 2024. This support has been instrumental. “They are helping with sharing their expertise, inviting us into consortia, and lots more,” Chiosa said. Looking forward, Moldova is eagerly anticipating joining the EU. “We are looking closely at what the EU is doing and will shape our future national programme in research innovation accordingly.”EU accession “blocked at a technical level”Moldova is aiming to join the EU by 2028, but despite its swift and eager efforts to meet the accession criteria, there remain obstacles outside of the country’s control. For a country to join the EU, it must have certain legislation in place and meet specific standards in various areas. This is categorised into six thematic clusters containing 33 chapters. Moldova and the EU have so far opened two of the clusters, numbers one and six. The first covers fundamental laws, such as the judiciary, security and financial legislation. The sixth covers external relations. The remaining four clusters are still unopened. This includes the third cluster, on competitiveness and growth, which contains the chapter on science and research.Related articlesQ&A: Albania’s ambition to become a ‘moderate innovator’Data corner: Horizon success rates are droppingThe European Commission has confirmed that these clusters are ready to be opened, with an official saying that the Commission is encouraging EU governments, who have the final say, to move forward on the matter. However, both clusters two and three remain blocked by the EU Council’s working party on enlargement and countries negotiating accession to the EU, a different official, representing the Council, confirmed.This working party is set to meet several times in the coming weeks, with a Council meeting scheduled for mid-October in which enlargement, and Moldova’s bid, will be discussed. But there is no certainty that these talks will lead to progress. According to the Council source, it is “completely impossible to foresee if and when the file will be unblocked,” citing the sensitivity of the matter. Moldova’s situation is particularly complicated. One factor is that it borders Ukraine and is increasingly embroiled in Russia’s war, with drone incursions occurring more often on its territory. Another is Transnistria, a Russian-backed breakaway state that lies within the territory of Moldova. It is unclear how the EU would be able to accept Moldova into the bloc while this situation remains unchanged. While there is no direct reason to delay opening cluster three with Moldova, as it covers matters unrelated to security, it could be that the EU is reluctant to speed through accession negotiations without first resolving broader, geopolitical issues.Chiosa is confident that, if and when the chapter on science and research is opened, Moldova will be able to finalise it quickly. It doesn’t require any legislative changes and is only a matter of proving certain standards, which Chiosa believes Moldova is well prepared to do. “We hope that chapter 25 on science and research will be one of the first chapters opened and closed,” he said.
'Science of the AI mind': AI researcher Cameron Berg on the need to study AI behavior
Cameron Berg, Reciprocal Research director, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss calls to slow AI development, why he's calling for a 'science of the AI mind' to help study and monitor AI behaviors, future of AI regulation, and more.
Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman on how she learned to advocate for her own health
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman discusses what she's learned about speaking up for herself and taking care of her body.
Vox’s Unexplainable explores Scientific American’s biggest unanswered science questions
Rachel Feltman joins Vox’s Unexplainable to discuss the enduring mysteries that continue to challenge science
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation marks 50 years at pivotal time
The CBC Foundation's annual conference will kick off in Washington to discuss the priorities of Black life in America.
Araqchi, Wang Yi Meet in Beijing
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held a meeting in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and major regional and international issues.
‘Not surprising’ to see Ilhan Omar supporting Macklemore, political commentator says
Fox News contributor Joe Concha and political commentator Debra Lea discuss the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s ad for sports trading app Novig and Macklemore being dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 16, 2026, puzzle No. 723
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One-on-one: Dr. Amy Acton discusses challenges in flipping Ohio blue
In one of the most watched gubernatorial races in the country, Dr. Amy Acton believes she can be the Democrat to turn Ohio blue.
Huntington families, community leaders gather to discuss suicide prevention, mental health
Families and community leaders gathered in Huntington Tuesday night to discuss suicide prevention and mental health.
Are the Emmys headed to streaming? TV Academy discussing move to Amazon Prime Video
All but one of the trophies presented at the 78th Emmy Awards on Monday went to a program running on a streaming platform. Now the ceremony may be heading to
Orioles vs. Mets discussion
Pete Alonso takes another crack at home run #300 in game two at CitiField.
Are the Emmys headed to streaming? TV Academy discussing move to Amazon Prime Video
The awards celebrating television may no longer be on tradtional television in the next rights deal for the ceremony.
Author Emily St. John Mandel discusses new book ‘Exit Party’
Ahead of an event with Seattle Arts & Lectures, the Times sat down with the author to discuss American fragility, post-apocalyptic romance and her ongoing career.
Briere says Michkov has ‘different swagger' heading into Flyers training camp
Danny Briere discussed Matvei Michkov and other topics in his pre-training camp press conference.
Inside the Soil Health Practices of the David Brandt Farm
Ohio Ag Net’s Allison Kinney is joined by Jay Brandt of the David Brandt Farm to discuss the operation’s long-standing commitment to no-till farming, cover crops and soil health. Brandt shares how decades of conservation practices have transformed the farm’s soils, improved water infiltration and cr
Business Traveller: Six Months in, the EU’s Entry/Exit System Isn’t Working
Partner Christine Sullivan discusses the implementation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) across member states and at border crossing points.
Survey: Where do the Broncos go from here?
Only up, I suppose. Right? That was an ugly game for the Denver Broncos last night. It is just one game, but boy do we have a lot of concerns heading into Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Let’s vote and discuss the disgusting performance from last night and how they might be able to […]
Congress set to discuss this once taboo topic in women's health
Congress will talk about vaginal estrogen and hot flashes at its first-ever hearing on menopause Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Zolli Candy CEO Alina Morse: Business is booming
Zolli Candy founder and CEO Alina Morse joins 'Mornings with FOX Business' to discuss Hershey's expansion into healthier options and the growing market for zero-sugar and dye-free children's sweets.
CHIP Implementation Efforts at PHIG-Funded Local Health Departments
Learn how local public health jurisdictions are bolstering their work using community health improvement plans.
Roundup: Tariff cuts / Frymaster / Diesel breaks $6
One-year truce: The U.S. and China are discussing targeted tariff cuts on American energy and agricultural products, as well as Chinese manufacturing inputs, potentially helping extend the countries’ one-year trade truce. The talks could produce a limited agreement covering roughly $30 billion in trade, with agriculture playing a key role as China continues purchases of […]
WATCH LIVE: First lady Melania Trump visits North Carolina school to discuss tech in the classroom
Tuesday Thoughts 9/15: Juiceless
In which we discuss saltiness, fish, and not having that dawg.
Ed Yardeni predicts Fed interest rate hikes amid persistent inflation
Yardeni Research President Ed Yardeni joins Liz Peak to discuss Federal Reserve policy. Yardeni predicts a tightening cycle with multiple interest rate hikes over the next year to bring persistent inflation down to the target.
CHATTER: This week with Regents
The Higher Education Research Security Council meets tomorrow in the Governor’s Press Room at 9 a.m. to discuss...
Live updates: Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to join diverse speakers at ‘Pro-Human’ AI conference
Live updates and the latest news as lawmakers, actors and religious leaders join ‘Pro-Human’ summit to discuss curbs on artificial intelligence, while Trump has characterized concerns about AI development a “hoax.”
Lincoln Riley discusses USC’s 49-30 victory over Louisiana
What did the Trojans’ head coach have to say after his team improved to 3-0 on the season?
New study warns nighttime light exposure may hurt heart health
Hackensack Meridian Medical Group's Dr. Craig Basman warns that too much light during nighttime sleep may damage the heart. He discusses the risks linked to nighttime light exposure and shares tips for better sleep.
NYC health officials to discuss deadly Legionnaires' cluster in South Bronx
Allergan Aesthetics to Advance Scientific Dialogue on Skin Longevity, Aging Biology and Exosome Science at the 2026 Science of Skin Summit
R&D leaders to lead discussions on the hallmarks of aging, emerging exosome research and evidence-based innovation shaping regenerative aesthetics. A featured SkinMedica® R&D panel on exosomes will introduce the FACTS Principles and examine the scientific questions shaping responsible innovati...
Stephen A. Smith on When He Felt Like He Made It in Sports Media
Stephen A. Smith discusses the moment he felt like he made it.