The plan would also allow non-EU countries to pay to participate in EU research programs, albeit without wielding “decisional power.”

The budget is smaller than what some researchers hoped for, and too high for at least one EU member state.

The pesticides, which studies show are harmful to bees, will be prohibited in open fields by the end of 2018.

Fotis Kafatos, a Greek researcher famous for his work on malaria, has died at age 77.

The proposed criteria for seeking out the chemicals were criticized by a number of groups, including scientific societies and environmental advocates.

Newly published research on the key ingredient in the Monsanto-made weed killer is holding up lawmakers’ decisions on whether to continue to allow its sale in Europe.

The European Commission names seven scientists to top science policy–advising positions. 

The European Commission has agreed to add three years of funding to the Human Brain Project, which has had its detractors since launching in 2013.

The European Commission unveils a plan to install a team of science advisors to guide policymakers.