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    Materials research has long been highly active in China and could offer advanced technologies to boost the economy.

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    The decision by the European Council to lower the expenditure ceiling for the next seven-year framework programme comes during a time of great debate on the distribution of research funding. The selection of two flagship projects that will each receive €500 million over the next decade raises further questions.

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    The next European Union funding scheme, which is pending European Council and Parliament approval by summer 2013, will be dedicated to both research and innovation.

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    Facing budget cuts, the UK's research councils are forced to make unpopular choices. Effective consultations should guide decisions.

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    As the United States Congress confronts budgeting challenges, whether federal funding of scientific research is perceived as an investment or a discretionary expense will have long-term consequences.

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    Mexico is a country rich with natural resources and an educated workforce. Yet its scientific output remains below its potential. In this focus issue we try to highlight some of Mexico's structural problems.

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    Mexico's economy is doing relatively well, but its science is chronically under-supported and the country's technological dependence is increasing rapidly. Without a strong science and technology base, the nation's future is at risk.

    • Arturo Menchaca-Rocha

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    As the First International Nanotechnology Congress hosted in Quito clearly corroborated, Ecuador is betting on nanotechnology as one of its proposed key investment areas. It is now up to decision-makers to make it happen.

    • Mauricio Terrones

  • Editorial |

    The United Kingdom's tough budget for science may force researchers to pick winners and losers. But can it work?

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    The large investments in research and education made in recent years have provided Brazilian scientists with the conditions to achieve scientific excellence.

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    The historical trajectory of materials science in Brazil shows the fast establishment of a high-quality, sizeable and productive scientific community. It is now time for a change in attitude towards real innovation and excellence.

    • Ado Jorio
    • , Francisco César de Sá Barreto
    •  & Hélio Chacham

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