France’s research mega-campus faces leadership crisis

France’s research mega-campus faces leadership crisis

Paris-Saclay University formed from a merger of several institutions.Credit: Alain Jocard/AFP via Getty The board of directors of Paris-Saclay University, one of Europe’s biggest research campuses, has failed to elect a president after three rounds of voting. The result reflects an ongoing row over the leadership and management structure of Paris-Saclay, which was formed by … Read more

Apple Faces New Cybersecurity Law in UK

Apple Faces New Cybersecurity Law in UK

A new British cybersecurity law mandates smart device manufacturers like Apple to enhance protections or face hefty penalties. The legislation, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act, introduces robust requirements aimed at securing devices connected to the internet to make it harder for cybercriminals to get access to private networks. The law … Read more

Fitbit watches in the EU will lose third-party apps and watch faces – here’s why

Fitbit watches in the EU will lose third-party apps and watch faces – here’s why

European Fitbit owners have been dealt a huge blow as Google will be removing all third-party apps and clock faces from all devices existing in the European Economic Area. This includes the entire EU as well as non-members like Iceland. The tech giant didn’t make any formal announcements through its usual channels. Instead, it opted … Read more

Biden seeks to boost science funding — but his budget faces an ominous future

Biden seeks to boost science funding — but his budget faces an ominous future

President Biden visits the US National Institutes of Health, which under his proposed budget would receive roughly the same amount of funding in the 2025 fiscal year as in the 2023 fiscal year.Credit: Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty US President Joe Biden today proposed modest increases in federal spending on science and innovation for the 2025 … Read more