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Your brain starts making social decisions before you do
Researchers found that social behavior begins in the brain before it becomes visible as movement. In zebrafish, a coordinated pattern of activity spread across the brain several seconds before the animals approached another fish. A higher brain region called the pallium played a key role, and fish with stronger neural signals were generally more social.
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte trade is now on everyone's mind
New England could have a logical follow-up move to the A.J. Brown deal.
Bureaucratic issue halted Filipe Luís's move to Bayer Leverkusen
Filipe Luís was close to taking over as Bayer Leverkusen’s head coach, but a bureaucratic obstacle halted the deal. The information was revealed exclusively by German Sky Sport journalist Florian P...
I was fired so I moved to Costa Rica and built my own business; happy
When Jennifer Lankford lost her job in 2019, she started a PR consultancy and moved to Costa Rica. She now makes six figures working 25 hours a week.
The anti-vaccine movement’s best shot at victory may be the Supreme Court
Despite recent setbacks for the anti-vaccine movement, years-long legal investments may pay off with a Supreme Court victory.
How do Aston Villa improve after making history?
After Europa League success capped their best season for decades, how will Aston Villa move to the next level?
Manchester United weighing up move for £50m-rated Lewis Hall
Manchester United are considering a move for Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall as they look to strengthen their options at left-back. While Luke Shaw completed the 2025–26 season without injury, his p...
Canucks Make Coaching Move That Could Impact Blackhawks Draft
The Rockets’ Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors Are Heating Up
Houston’s youth movement faces a crossroads as the front office weighs sacrificing elite prospects for a veteran juggernaut to forge a terrifying new championship core.
Lancaster students receive superior, perfect science fair ratings
Seven students and a graduate of Lancaster St. Mary School attended Regional Science Day at Columbus State University earlier this year. Logan Hillyard received a superior rating and will move on to the state competition with a score of 37 out of 40. He also received several awards including the PPG of Circleville Award that […]
Pentagon bars journalists from its press office, saying it is ‘classified space’
The move takes place amid escalating tensions between the U.S. media and the second Trump administration
Public Services Committee moves forward with rezoning for east Cheyenne business parks
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Over 1,600 acres of commercial land on the eastern side of Cheyenne is one step closer to rezoning for smaller commercial development
Giants roster moves: Long-snapper Zach Triner a surprise cut
Giants make a series of moves following wide receiver splurge.
Trump admin will pause $1.8 billion fund, complying with court order
The move announced Monday follows a ruling by a federal judge in Virginia that halted plans for the fund pending additional arguments later this month
The Wyoming Department of Health Reminds People to Prevent Mosquito Bites This Summer. - Wyoming Department of Health
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is reminding residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites as we move into warmer months to prevent West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. “Even if you don’t get bitten by mosquitoes often, one bite can still put you at risk of WNV infection,” said Courtney Tillman, Epidemiologist at the […]
Super Bowl 61 odds: Los Angeles Rams move to clear Super Bowl favorites after Myles Garrett trade
The IX Sports Podcast with Pitt’s Robin Harmony
New Pitt women's basketball head coach Robin Harmony talks about how she plans to move the team onwards and upwards.
How to stay healthy and avoid colds, viruses amidst summer crowds
Some viruses and bacteria thrive in warm weather and they'll be circulating in the crowds at summer's big happenings.
50 million pounds of invasive fish removed from Illinois River
Carp can grow over four feet-long and gobble up resources.
Samsung’s One UI 9 update forces Android’s lockdown mode when you open the power menu
Samsung has removed the “lockdown” option from One UI 9’s power menu. The security feature now activates automatically, whether you...
Thunder urged to trade All-Star after underwhelming playoff peformance
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star big man Chet Holmgren had a rough go of it in the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Holmgren failed to score more than 16 points in a single game in the series, and he scored in single-digits on two separate occasions, including in Game 7 of the series in which he tallied just 4 points and 4 rebounds in 33 minutes of action. During an appearance on the Kevin O'Connor Show, Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo said that the Thunder should try to trade Holmgren in order to move up in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft to select Duke star Cam Boozer.
FICO Names Eric Lapin VP, Head Of Strategy And Market Intelligence For Scores Business
FICO has appointed Eric Lapin as vice president and head of strategy and market intelligence for its Scores business, adding a longtime mortgage and fintech executive to a leadership role at the company behind the credit scores used throughout the mortgage industry.Lapin announced the move in a LinkedIn post, describing it as "a new and inspiring chapter" in his career.
Infinity Ward sneakily offers first look at Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer gameplay, and apparently it's all about movement now
Modern Warfare 4 has shown off multiplayer for the first time, and there's a major emphasis on movement that even Infinity Ward's harshest critics didn't expect
Increased UK Harassment Liability from October 2026: Is Your Business Ready?
October 2026 will mark a fundamental shift in UK workplace harassment law, significantly raising the stakes for employers and reinforcing a broader move away from reactive complaint handling towards proactive prevention, governance, and risk management.What is Changing?Key legal developments in October 2026 under the Employment Rights Act 2025 (ERA 2025) are:
National Lab Makes Science and AI-Enabled Cybersecurity Move Faster
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s commercially available artificial intelligence tool breaks down cybersecurity data silos.
OpenPayd Targets Nasdaq Listing at Unicorn Valuation
OpenPayd (“OpenPayd” or the “Company”), a global financial infrastructure platform for programmable money movement, and Titan Acquisition Corp. (“Titan”) (Na...
Netflix's 'The Diplomat' creator on character she couldn't kill off
In an essay for The Envelope, Debora Cahn explains why a 'baller move' she planned for 'The Diplomat' turned out to be the wrong one — and how she changed course.
Liverpool star keen on move to Serie A giants
Alisson to Juventus? Liverpool Goalkeeper Future Back Under SpotlightReports emerging from Gazzetta Italia suggest that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker could once again be a target for Juventus fo...
PSG set to move for three Liverpool linked targets
PSG Eye Liverpool Target Éli Junior Kroupi as Transfer Strategy EvolvesKroupi Emerges as Rare Market OpportunityThere are transfers that announce themselves with fireworks, and others that begin as w...
Complete NASCAR Cup points standings after 2026 Nashville
Hamlin is now within 100pts of Reddick as we have some more movement around the Chase cut-line
Sergei Pavlovich calls for title shot after UFC Macau win
Third-ranked heavyweight contender Sergei Pavlovich went into his UFC Macau main card bout against up-and-comer Tallison Teixeira without a lot to gain. Teixeira was ranked No. 15 in the division. A win for Pavlovich wouldn't have moved the needle unless the win was quick and brutal. He delivered, ...
Right-Wing Firebrand Surges Into Colombia Runoff, Shaking Political Establishment
Abelardo de la Espriella, a rich lawyer who promises an iron-fisted crackdown on drug thugs, finishes ahead of ruling movement’s leftist hopeful.
Move more for your health, not just for the scale
Statement Highlights: Regular physical activity improves blood pressure, insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels and cardiorespiratory fitness in adults with overweight or obesity, independent of weight loss, according to a new scientific statement...
He moved to Japan alone and started building cabins in the woods
Mori Nishimura became fascinated with the Japanese countryside when he drove out to go surfing.
Bengals’ Best Move of the Offseason is a No-Brainer
The Bengals are heading into the 2026 season with some new faces.
Would the Thunder Trade Jalen Williams? 3 Teams to Watch
Jalen Williams is an important player to the OKC Thunder, but could his new contract force the former champs to move him?
Talks for Alajbegovic on standby, Gasperini wants more experienced players
Kerim Alajbegovic’s future is still unclear, but the Bayer Leverkusen winger is pushing for a move to Serie A. As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, the 2007-born striker has given Italy a preferential p...
Liverpool take massive step closer to blockbuster Yan Diomande agreement
Liverpool are moving closer to a blockbuster agreement for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande.Liverpool have some major moves to make. In fact, they’ve just added a need for another one - in the dugout.Ar...
What's next for Arsenal? With Premier League secured and UCL window open, Gunners eye 'another level'
The elite individual magic in attack needed to conquer Europe may not be there in abundance, but the foundation is there to contend on all fronts again next season, especially if they make the right moves this summer
Broncos’ Best Offseason Move Continues to Be Adding Jaylen Waddle
The Denver Broncos made a great offseason decision by bringing on this wide receiver.
I reinvented myself by losing 300 pounds and moving to Spain
Erin Vlack moved to Spain in mid-life after losing 300 pounds. She wanted to quit the rat race to enjoy time with her son. She has never been happier.
Liverpool must move for perfect Arne Slot replacement
Why Liverpool Should At Least Explore the Luis Enrique PossibilityLuis Enrique has done what very few managers in modern football have ever achieved.He has delivered consecutive Champions League trium...
4-star OL Brayden Harris commits to Kansas State
Things moved quickly with four-star offensive lineman Brayden Harris and Kansas State. The Jackson (Mo.) High standout shuffled his top three last week and was working with a group of Kansas State, Arkansas and UCF. But it turns out he didn’t need those visits to the other two because he announced his commitment to the […]
Cowboys promote two within their analytics department
Dallas makes some analytics moves
California Republicans are feeling good ahead of primary election day, party chairwoman says
California Republican Party Chairwoman Corrin Rankin said the party is feeling good ahead of election day and confident that a Republican candidate for governor will move on to the general election in November.
We moved to Japan. We have a lower cost of living and travel more.
I moved my family to Japan for a fresh start. Here are 5 ways our lives have improved in the past 3 years.
2 Colts rookies remain unsigned a month after NFL draft
Over a month removed from the NFL draft, two Colts rookies still remain unsigned.
I moved from Germany to California for my career; expensive, worth it
Christiane Schroeter studied in the US and stayed for her work instead of returning to Germany. She says California is like a "Goldilocks place."
Baldanzi to complete permanent move to Genoa this week
Tommaso Baldanzi and Daniele De Rossi, a duo destined to make Genoa’s fortunes. The coach brought the attacking midfielder to the capital, then asked the club to rejoin him just a few months ago as ...
🥐Joy, chaos, tension, emotion... Sunday's 5️⃣ stories
From PSG’s joy to chaos in Paris during the celebrations, along with major moves in the transfer market.Luis Enrique and a legendary PSGThe French side won their second consecutive Champions League ...
Stop Killing Games consumer protection bill passes floor vote in California
The California State Assembly has passed the Protect Our Games Act, a bill centred on protecting consumer rights as detailed by the Stop Killing Games movement.
How 5 minutes of movement can change your life
Scientists say that sitting is the new smoking. The average American adult now sits for 9-10 hours per day. What’s the least amount of movement someone can do to offset the harms of our modern sedentary lifestyle? Manoush Zomorodi, host of NPR’s TED Radio Hour podcast, has spent the last several years trying to answer that question. After collaborating with Columbia University Medical Center on a major study, she brings Ayesha the answer.
Athletics Make Luis Severino Move Before Yankees Game
The Athletics are fighting to get back to .500, but they now have to deal with a Luis Severino setback.
Calais Campbell's one-year deal named Ravens' best offseason move
A national NFL writer believes the Ravens found value by bringing Calais Campbell back on a one-year deal.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will fix something players hated years ago
Movement should feel a whole lot better in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
Agreement between Roma-Dybala to be sealed this week
The first move by Roma’s new sporting director, Tony D’Amico, will be Paulo Dybala’s contract renewal. According to Gazzetta.it, the Argentine and the Giallorossi will continue their partnership...
More than 1,000 homes, businesses still without power in Central NY due to storms
High winds from a storm that moved through the region Friday night had knocked out power to 12,000.
The ‘Return To Xbox’ Movement Is Starting To Lose The Plot
Microsoft is trying to recapture Xbox magic, but doing so by getting lost in minor complaints from fans, with big solutions nowhere in sight.
Investors and labels are buying into the growing South Asian music business in the U.S.
Warner Music Group, the third-largest music label by market share, is tapping into the South Asian music movement with its latest venture, 5 Junction.
Newcastle United consider Ligue 1 duo as Anthony Gordon replacement
Anthony Gordon completed his move from Newcastle United to Barcelona on Friday. The Premier League side are therefore in the market for a replacement for the England international, and according to a ...
Cowboys news: More moves that Dallas could make this offseason
Here's the latest news surrounding the Dallas Cowboys!
Castleton moving sports to MASCAC
CASTLETON, Vt. (WCAX) - After nine years in the Little East, Castleton is moving the majority of its athletic programs to the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference. 20 of the 26 Spartans sports programs will move ahead of the 2027-28 school year. Castleton previously played one football season in the MASCAC before joining the New Jersey Athletic Conference ahead of the 2025 season. The MASCAC currently includes seven state universities from Massachusetts. Castleton replaces the one private member, Anna Maria College, as it shut down permanently at the end of this school year. There are a few hurdles Castleton will have to figure out: while four of the six sports not joining the MASCAC don’t participate in a traditional collegiate conference, the tennis programs will likely need to find affiliate memberships to build schedules. And Castleton will have to schedule rival Norwich as part of its nonconference hockey slate...but athletic director Tim Barrett says it’s the right move for the Spartans, especially when it comes to football. “We’ve had ongoing conversations for the last couple of years regarding the possibilities within the MASCAC,” Barrett said. “Obviously, we had the one year relationship for football in the MASCAC, we enjoyed our time there, we felt at that point we were a natural fit for that conference. So we’re looking forward to it, we’re also looking forward to the next seasons within the Little East Conference, but I do think this was the right move at the right time.”
3 head-scratching offseason decisions for Cowboys, 3 great ones
The Cowboys had a productive offseason, marked by well-received moves and a few that left fans scratching their heads.
The latest redistricting move: From the Politics Desk
Plus, how potential 2028 candidates are talking about the looming campaign.
Peter Thiel's move to Argentina reflects billionaire trend
Peter Thiel is reportedly moving to Argentina, part of a trend among billionaires looking to live abroad as they hedge their bets on the US.
Nvidia Dropped a Cryptic Clue About Its Next Big Move Ahead of GTC Event
The post seemed to give credence to rumors that the company will make a chip for Windows PCs and announce it at the chipmaker’s GTC Taipei convention next week.
Art, movement and mental health for New York's first responders
A Russell Sage College graduate and volunteer firefighter is using art and movement to help first responders manage trauma.
These Producers Built a Business Working With First-Time Directors. It Paid Off Big With ‘Obsession’
Tea Shop's James Harris and Mark Lane are the prime movers behind Curry Barker's hit movie, and they pride themselves on taking a chance on newcomers.
House Republican Don Bacon says he wants 'pariah state' Russia booted from UN Security Council
Rep. Don Bacon reiterates his call for the United Nations to remove Russia from the Security Council, calling Russia a pariah state on social media.
White House moves to give political appointees more power over federal grants
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration on Friday moved to give political appointees more power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies, a move scientists say puts critical research funding into the hands of partisans without relevant expertise.
White House Moves to Give Political Appointees More Power Over Federal Grants
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration on Friday moved to give political appointees more power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies, a move scientists say puts critical research funding into the hands of partisans without relevant expertise. In what ...
DuckDuckGo Installs Spike as Google Moves to Replace Search With AI
Many netizens are looking for an alternative to Google's recently announced AI Search redesign, with installs of DuckDuckGo soaring.
I quit job in NYC to move abroad; why living in Italy is right choice
I left my career as a culture writer in NYC behind to study Italian in Florence, Italy. The transition abroad was hard, but it's forced me to grow.
Why Mike Onwenu's revised contract with Patriots is notable news
The Patriots freed up some cap space Friday by signing Mike Onwenu to a revised contract, and that could hint at bigger moves to come.
IFF Shares Climb on $4.3 Billion Deal to Sell Food-Ingredients Business
Shares in International Flavors & Fragrances ticked up premarket after it struck a $4.3 billion deal to sell its food-ingredients division, its latest move to reshape its business to boost profits. IFF, as the New York-based company is known, is selling the maker of emulsifiers and sweeteners to CV
This newly discovered raptor may have hunted like a giant heron
A newly discovered raptor-like dinosaur from Patagonia is changing how scientists think about ancient predators. Named Kank australis, the 70-million-year-old dinosaur appears to have hunted fish much like modern herons, using a long, flexible neck and specialized vertebrae adapted for swift, precise movements.
Trump Lame Duck Status May Have Already Arrived
Trump’s moves against GOP incumbents and his lack of focus on pocketbook issues may hasten his political decline.
Exclusive | Flavor Maker IFF Nears $4 Billion Deal to Sell Food Ingredients Business to CVC
A sale of IFF’s largest division would be the company’s latest move to boost profitability.
Morning Sports: May 29, 2026
Sheridan Troopers Legion Baseball: The Sheridan Troopers Legion Baseball team is back in action at home today. Due to rain in the forecast, Sunday’s home double-header vs. Powell was moved up. Game times are at 5 and 7pm. You can watch a LIVE video stream of the games on Sheridan Media TV, which is on […]
The IX Sports Podcast | Freedom of movement’s impact on WNBA defense
Today on The IX Sports Podcast the co-hosts analyze how good the Dallas Wings' three-guard offense is and the state of the New York Liberty.
'Top-notch care': WakeMed leaders say Atrium Health merger is best move for hospital's future
The proposed partnership between WakeMed and Atrium Health faced tough questions during its final listening session. Some worry the merger could drive up health care costs for patients and taxpayers statewide, but the people involved in the deal say it's the best move for the future of the hospital.
European Academics Shun U.S. Business Conference
Going forward, the Academy of Management will move its annual meeting as attendees stay at home this year owing to visa worries and opposition to the president’s research policies.
View from the Other Side: Tyler Young from Camden Chat
The Baltimore Orioles went into the 2026 offseason with a purpose, making significant moves like signing slugger Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley, and Leody Taveras and dipping into their deep farm system to trade for Taylor Ward, Andrew Kittredge and Shane Baz. Between those moves and the graduation of top prospects like Sam Basallo, many considered […]
Scientists found the optimal robot body, and it has 20 legs — watch it scale walls and move through trees
A sea-urchin-like robot could offer a new blueprint for making more versatile robots, research suggests.
In a Shocking Twist, Musicians are Deciding that Playing Trumpstock is a Bad Career Move
More than a few artists announced for the Trump-backed Great American State Fair are pulling out.
Lawmakers Push IRS To Issue 'Prompt' Tax Guidance For Marijuana Businesses Now That Rescheduling Is Happening
A group of congressional lawmakers are pressing federal officials to issue “prompt guidance” on tax issues for marijuana businesses in light of the Trump administration’s move to federally reschedule cannabis. A new letter, led by Reps. Steven Horsford (D-NV and Steve Cohen (D-TN), notes that “state-legal cannabis businesses have been denied ordinary business tax deductions […]
Tech Moves: Amazon’s healthcare business gets new leader; Scott McFarlane leaves helm of Avalara
Neil Lindsay, SVP of Amazon Health Services, is leaving his post as Dr. Roy Schoenberg steps into the role. Scott McFarlane, who co-founded Avalara 22 years ago, is stepping down as CEO.
Fertitta Entertainment snags $6 billion sale acquiring Las Vegas Strip icon Ceasars Entertainment
In the latest move after acquiring the rights to the Houston Comets, the Fertitta Entertainment group has bought a staple in Las Vegas culture.
Beyond the EHR: Why one CIO believes AI will dwarf every prior health IT shift
Dave Lundal of Children's Minnesota says health systems must move quickly to build governance, vision and flexibility as artificial intelligence rapidly evolves.
Proton Mail just made ditching Gmail way less painful
Easy Switch integration makes the move simpler and more private
Judge hands Trump mail-ballot win for now as Democrats’ next move looms
A federal judge ruled Democrats' bid to block Trump's executive order on mail ballot delivery was premature since no agency has yet acted on it.
Polish scientists and students rally in campaign for 3% funding target
Polish scientists and students have been flooding social media with calls on the government to raise research and development spending as part of 3% for Science, 100% for Poland, a campaign born earlier this month out of frustration with chronic underfunding in the academic sector. On May 27, thousands took the slogan on to the streets.The EU has been trying to convince member states to raise their R&D expenditures to 3% of GDP for more than two decades, but the idea has never gained traction in capitals. Finance ministers were too busy plugging budget holes created in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis, then the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and now the war in Iran.Critics say that countries missed or ignored the target because it is voluntary, but also because research communities have rarely raised their voice to put pressure on national governments. The European Commission hopes to make the target legally binding in the upcoming European Research Area Act, an EU-wide regulation that should be announced by the end of the year. Academia in Poland has been faced with a funding crisis for years, often leaving its members with no other choice but to work abroad in order to access better resources, or leave the sector altogether in the hope of earning a decent living. The risk, in the long-term, is that brain drain stifles local innovation capacity and technological competitiveness.In just a few weeks, the movement rallied nationwide support, including from major academic bodies and trade unions such as the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland and the Presidium of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Its public petition collected more than 23,000 signatures. On May 27, it formed the first large protest for science in Poland, gathering thousands of people in front of the parliament building in Warsaw.Ilona Uryga-Bugajska, representative of the Marie Curie Alumni Association Poland Chapter, was there. “The protest was peaceful, with no incidents reported, and the entire event took place in a respectful and calm atmosphere,” she said. Banners she saw in the crowd carried slogans such as “A little longer and I’ll be teaching in a supermarket,” “National culture, starvation salary,” “Stop the destruction of science,” “Passion will not pay the rent,” “Without action, don’t expect a better future,” and “Pull science out of the hole.” She also observed a strong presence of young researchers, who are on the frontline of Poland’s academic crisis.“Academics are usually people who prefer discussion, analysis, dialogue and compromise. We are not a group that protests easily,” said Katarzyna Marzec, professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Jagiellonian University Medical College and AGH University of Krakow, who also took part. “But many of us feel that we have been pushed against the wall.”Aleksandra Rutkowska, translational neuroscientist and research group leader at the Medical University of Gdańsk, agreed. “Frustration in the scientific community is very high,” she said. “Science is often used politically as a symbol of innovation and modernity, but the everyday reality inside many institutions is much more difficult. There is a large gap between the public narrative and the actual condition of the sector.”Maria Wiktoria Górna, head of the structural biology group at the University of Warsaw and one of the organisers of the movement, told Science|Business that the campaign would continue without proven results. This might involve another strike in the autumn, she said. “Empty promises are not enough by now.”Campaign demandsAccording to Uryga-Bugajska, the organisers officially presented their demands and concerns to representatives of the government present at the event. These included Marek Gzik, deputy minister of science and higher education, and Karolina Zioło-Pużuk, secretary of state of that same ministry.The headline demand, for the government to increase national spending on R&D to 3% of GDP by 2030, should be within Poland’s economic capacity, Rutkowska said. “The real question is whether there is genuine long-term political commitment to treating science as a strategic priority rather than a slogan.”In 2024, R&D expenditure in Poland stood at 1.41% of GDP, which is slightly above the average for central and eastern Europe, with countries such as Czechia recording 1.82%, Hungary 1.31% and Romania 0.46%. However, it falls noticeably short of the EU average of 2.24%, which just a handful of countries exceed, including Germany, Belgium and Sweden.Campaigners are also asking for fair wages for scientific staff, including PhD stipends and junior academic salaries, which are widely considered uncompetitive. Starting doctoral scholarships amount to some €843 gross per month, when the statutory minimum wage stands at €1,135. By pushing early-career researchers out of Poland, growing precarity has caused a generational gap in the academic workforce, with just 25% of lecturers aged under 40. In this context, the movement fears that scientific careers could soon be accessible to a privileged minority only.Grzegorz Spólnik is a case in point. After 15 years working in mass spectrometry at the Polish Academy of Sciences, he decided to leave partly “to earn enough money to live a normal life,” he said. “At that time, my earnings were similar to those of people working in grocery shops, and the work-life balance is something that does not exist in science, or is very hard to achieve.”Now a senior field service engineer for Polish laboratory equipment supplier Bioanalytic, he would consider going back to research, “but never in the public sector, maybe some start-up or a big private company with ambitious R&D.”The campaigners want to see more support for basic research and have called for €236 million to be added to the budget of the National Science Centre (NCN) in 2027 so that the average grant application success rate does not fall below 25%.“At the protest, there was a banner I particularly liked: ‘NCN is not a lottery.’ Unfortunately, for many researchers, it increasingly feels exactly like one,” Marzec said. “Personally, I am one of the lucky ones. I work at two of the strongest institutions in the country, where the research standards are very high. I know that in many other institutions, the situation is much worse and obtaining funding for research at an early-career stage is becoming nearly impossible.”Rutkowska also considers herself fortunate. After studying abroad and holding a postdoctoral position, she returned to Poland, where her pay was supported through an NCN-funded project linked to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. “This also made me very aware that good research conditions in Poland often depend on external competitive funding rather than on stable support from the system itself,” she said.Long-term strategyBeyond the lack of funds for both salaries and grants, scientists believe that the issue is structural. “The biggest problem at the moment is the complete lack of a clear long-term strategy for the development of science and research from the current government,” Marzec said. “Everything ends with declarations and promises that are never truly followed by concrete actions or structural reforms.”Rutkowska agreed, citing a lack of infrastructure, continuity and long-term institutional support.“Running a research group in Poland often means functioning as an entire institution at once,” she said. “I am a principal investigator, a mentor, a recruiter, a project administrator and, when needed, still someone who returns to the lab bench to help with experiments,” she went on. “This creates a large hidden workload that takes time and energy away from actual science. At times, it feels as though scientists are no longer expecting extra help; we simply hope the system will stop creating additional obstacles that make research unnecessarily difficult.”Related articlesStrategic thinking: Germany funds joint research with Poland and FrancePoland to transfer €30M of regional funds to boost Horizon Europe participationPoland is funding fewer basic research grants as high inflation hitsIn short, “academics are expected to teach, publish papers, apply for grants and conduct high-quality research, while funding and salaries remain very limited,” said Uryga-Bugajska, who returned to her home country after 13 years in the UK.According to Marzec, another issue is the way that research institutions are evaluated. Previously, this took place every four years, with a clear differentiation between stronger and weaker institutions. “The current government, perhaps to avoid political backlash, effectively concluded that everyone is doing well, so in practice no meaningful evaluation took place,” she said.But in her view, “some form of serious assessment is necessary” to ensure the excellence and international competitiveness of Polish institutions, and to determine how to best use public resources and where institutional structures need reform. “Some institutions may need to rethink hiring practices in order to attract ambitious young researchers who are capable of obtaining competitive grants and building internationally visible research groups.” Rutkowska has already had to adapt. “When hiring PhD students, I often have to combine different funding sources creatively to make positions attractive enough for talented people to stay in science,” she said. “Many young researchers do not see a stable future in academia in Poland, and that is deeply worrying.”
Polish scientists and students rally in campaign for better conditions
Polish scientists and students have been flooding social media with calls on the government to raise research and development spending as part of 3% for Science, 100% for Poland, a campaign born earlier this month out of frustration with chronic underfunding in the academic sector. On May 27, thousands took the slogan on to the streets.The EU has been trying to convince member states to raise their R&D expenditures to 3% of GDP for more than two decades, but the idea has never gained traction in capitals. Finance ministers were too busy plugging budget holes created in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis, then the Covid pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and now the war in Iran.Critics say that countries missed or ignored the target because it is voluntary, but also because research communities have rarely raised their voice to put pressure on national governments. The European Commission hopes to make the target legally binding in the upcoming European Research Area Act, an EU-wide regulation that should be announced by the end of the year. Academia in Poland has been faced with a funding crisis for years, often leaving its members with no other choice but to work abroad in order to access better resources, or leave the sector altogether in the hope of earning a decent living. The risk, in the long-term, is that brain drain stifles local innovation capacity and technological competitiveness.In just a few weeks, the movement rallied nationwide support, including from major academic bodies and trade unions such as the Conference of Rectors of Academic Schools in Poland and the Presidium of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Its public petition collected more than 23,000 signatures. On May 27, it formed the first large protest for science in Poland, gathering thousands of people in front of the parliament building in Warsaw.Ilona Uryga-Bugajska, representative of the Marie Curie Alumni Association Poland Chapter, was there. “The protest was peaceful, with no incidents reported, and the entire event took place in a respectful and calm atmosphere,” she said. Banners she saw in the crowd carried slogans such as “A little longer and I’ll be teaching in a supermarket,” “National culture, starvation salary,” “Stop the destruction of science,” “Passion will not pay the rent,” “Without action, don’t expect a better future,” and “Pull science out of the hole.” She also observed a strong presence of young researchers, who are on the frontline of Poland’s academic crisis.“Academics are usually people who prefer discussion, analysis, dialogue and compromise. We are not a group that protests easily,” said Katarzyna Marzec, professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Jagiellonian University Medical College and AGH University of Krakow, who also took part. “But many of us feel that we have been pushed against the wall.”Aleksandra Rutkowska, translational neuroscientist and research group leader at the Medical University of Gdańsk, agreed. “Frustration in the scientific community is very high,” she said. “Science is often used politically as a symbol of innovation and modernity, but the everyday reality inside many institutions is much more difficult. There is a large gap between the public narrative and the actual condition of the sector.”Maria Wiktoria Górna, head of the structural biology group at the University of Warsaw and one of the organisers of the movement, told Science|Business that the campaign would continue without proven results. This might involve another strike in the autumn, she said. “Empty promises are not enough by now.”Campaign demandsAccording to Uryga-Bugajska, the organisers officially presented their demands and concerns to representatives of the government present at the event. These included Marek Gzik, deputy minister of science and higher education, and Karolina Zioło-Pużuk, secretary of state of that same ministry.The headline demand, for the government to increase national spending on R&D to 3% of GDP by 2030, should be within Poland’s economic capacity, Rutkowska said. “The real question is whether there is genuine long-term political commitment to treating science as a strategic priority rather than a slogan.”In 2024, R&D expenditure in Poland stood at 1.41% of GDP, which is slightly above the average for central and eastern Europe, with countries such as Czechia recording 1.82%, Hungary 1.31% and Romania 0.46%. However, it falls noticeably short of the EU average of 2.24%, which just a handful of countries exceed, including Germany, Belgium and Sweden.Campaigners are also asking for fair wages for scientific staff, including PhD stipends and junior academic salaries, which are widely considered uncompetitive. Starting doctoral scholarships amount to some €843 gross per month, when the statutory minimum wage stands at €1,135. By pushing early-career researchers out of Poland, growing precarity has caused a generational gap in the academic workforce, with just 25% of lecturers aged under 40. In this context, the movement fears that scientific careers could soon be accessible to a privileged minority only.Grzegorz Spólnik is a case in point. After 15 years working in mass spectrometry at the Polish Academy of Sciences, he decided to leave partly “to earn enough money to live a normal life,” he said. “At that time, my earnings were similar to those of people working in grocery shops, and the work-life balance is something that does not exist in science, or is very hard to achieve.”Now a senior field service engineer for Polish laboratory equipment supplier Bioanalytic, he would consider going back to research, “but never in the public sector, maybe some start-up or a big private company with ambitious R&D.”The campaigners want to see more support for basic research and have called for €236 million to be added to the budget of the National Science Centre (NCN) in 2027 so that the average grant application success rate does not fall below 25%.“At the protest, there was a banner I particularly liked: ‘NCN is not a lottery.’ Unfortunately, for many researchers, it increasingly feels exactly like one,” Marzec said. “Personally, I am one of the lucky ones. I work at two of the strongest institutions in the country, where the research standards are very high. I know that in many other institutions, the situation is much worse and obtaining funding for research at an early-career stage is becoming nearly impossible.”Rutkowska also considers herself fortunate. After studying abroad and holding a postdoctoral position, she returned to Poland, where her pay was supported through an NCN-funded project linked to the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. “This also made me very aware that good research conditions in Poland often depend on external competitive funding rather than on stable support from the system itself,” she said.Long-term strategyBeyond the lack of funds for both salaries and grants, scientists believe that the issue is structural. “The biggest problem at the moment is the complete lack of a clear long-term strategy for the development of science and research from the current government,” Marzec said. “Everything ends with declarations and promises that are never truly followed by concrete actions or structural reforms.”Rutkowska agreed, citing a lack of infrastructure, continuity and long-term institutional support.“Running a research group in Poland often means functioning as an entire institution at once,” she said. “I am a principal investigator, a mentor, a recruiter, a project administrator and, when needed, still someone who returns to the lab bench to help with experiments,” she went on. “This creates a large hidden workload that takes time and energy away from actual science. At times, it feels as though scientists are no longer expecting extra help; we simply hope the system will stop creating additional obstacles that make research unnecessarily difficult.”Related articlesStrategic thinking: Germany funds joint research with Poland and FrancePoland to transfer €30M of regional funds to boost Horizon Europe participationPoland is funding fewer basic research grants as high inflation hitsIn short, “academics are expected to teach, publish papers, apply for grants and conduct high-quality research, while funding and salaries remain very limited,” said Uryga-Bugajska, who returned to her home country after 13 years in the UK.According to Marzec, another issue is the way that research institutions are evaluated. Previously, this took place every four years, with a clear differentiation between stronger and weaker institutions. “The current government, perhaps to avoid political backlash, effectively concluded that everyone is doing well, so in practice no meaningful evaluation took place,” she said.But in her view, “some form of serious assessment is necessary” to ensure the excellence and international competitiveness of Polish institutions, and to determine how to best use public resources and where institutional structures need reform. “Some institutions may need to rethink hiring practices in order to attract ambitious young researchers who are capable of obtaining competitive grants and building internationally visible research groups.” Rutkowska has already had to adapt. “When hiring PhD students, I often have to combine different funding sources creatively to make positions attractive enough for talented people to stay in science,” she said. “Many young researchers do not see a stable future in academia in Poland, and that is deeply worrying.”
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