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The article presents information on a budget proposal for scientific research and development released by U.S. President Barack Obama on February 2, 2015. It discusses the response of the scientific community to the proposal, the objective of the proposal, the challenges facing Obama and supporters of the proposal in the U.S. Congress, and the budget to be received by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

The authors discuss the duplicate grants for same science research work provided by funding agencies to researchers. They note that some of these agencies permit submission of research funding applications with similar or identical goals, hypotheses, objectives, and aims. However, they think that researchers should not be authorized to get duplicate grants for the same work. They note studies suggesting that research community need to conduct in-depth investigation of the duplication's extent.

The article reports on the plan to create the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA). Topics mentioned include the desire of African scientists to gain control over research in the country, key funding bodies that support the creation of the alliance, percentage of foreign funding of research and development in the country, and management of research grants by the alliance.

The article talks about the possible scientific research repercussions in lieu of Scotland's vote for independence. Topics include divisional vote for independence, fear of being a small player in the European Space Agency due to division from pan-UK government body Research Councils (RCUK) and a positive trend for innovation along with additional research fund in case of independence. Comments from land economist Bryan MacGregor supporting independence are mentioned.

The article focuses on the use of basic science by new technology firms as older technology firms are moving away from fundamental research as of May 2014. Topics discussed include the use of sensors that track animal poaching by biologist Lucas Joppa, increase in industrial funding of basic research beginning in 2006 as shown by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and increase in company-based research publication by new technology and Internet companies.

The article focuses on federal budget proposed by Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang and expenditure on research & development (R&D). Topics discussed include 423 million dollars grant awarded to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), 23 percent increase in the R&D expenditure over the past decade, a report on misuse of research funding released by China's National Audit Office. Also presents views of CAS president Bai Chunli and policy researcher Su Jun.

The article reports on possible chances of German Chancel­lor Angela Merkel to hold a third term in office following the end of elections in Germany on September 22, 2013 and further discusses concerns associated with the government funding over German science budget. Peter Gruss, outgoing president of the Max Planck Society, examines the impact of budget pressures such as welfare and transport, and debt reduction on the country's research and development.

The article focuses on the money saving techniques that can be employed by the energy and safety policies framing department U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to produce positive results for science and engineering in the U.S. It advices that to avoid duplexing of the science projects the review of portfolio of research and development (R&D) programs should be done very severe.

The article offers news briefs related to nature as of April 2013. It states that U.S. President Barack Obama has proposed a $143 billion budget for research and development. It mentions the expanded geographical range of the H7N9 avian flu virus infection which now detected in other places in China such as Beijing and Henan province. It adds that European Food Safety Authority reported the success of a vaccination program to treat Salmonella bacteria in poultry in Europe.

The article focuses on the concerns of scientists and European Union (EU) science officials regarding the budget jump for the Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme proposed by the European Commission (EC) in November 2011. It states that EU officials argue that the 77.6 billion euros budget request was unrealistic. It says that critics of European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) argue that the money would be better spent on initiatives with a proven track record.

The article focuses on scientific research in India and the need for the nation to examine its approach and work with other nations to realize its full potential. It states India devotes under one percent of its gross domestic product to research and development and comments India needs to expand its research workforce and reduce bureaucracy which impedes research and innovations. It mentions that thousands of nongovernmental organizations had their registration revoked to silence some critics.

A correction to the article "Funding by numbers" which wrongly labeled the vertical axis of the graphic "Scholarly spending" instead of "Percentage of GDP spent on research and development" in a 2014 issue of the periodical, is presented.

The author comments on administration of science & research and need of better science support and governance in Chile. It mentions that Chile spent its gross domestic product's 0.35 percent on research & development (R&D) in 2012, which was the least amount spent by a Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. It also highlights the changes in number of grants awarded by the National Fund for the Scientific and Technology Development to support Chile's basic R&D.

The article discusses the initiative taken by governments for research and development in South America. It informs that a research scholar Andrea Bragas has left his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor due to lack of funding. It also mentions the role of the National Council for Scientific and Technical Development for promotion of scientific and technological research in Brazil.

The article focuses on the impact of cuts in public funding for science and technology in Portugal on the research and development (R&D) as of February 2014 and mentions 40 percent decline in postdoctoral fellowships awarded by the Science and Technology Foundation (FCT) from 2012-2013.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article about the need to research and development (R&D) expenditure in Canada which rank seventh and sixth in the world's research output and impact in the September 2012 issue.

The article focuses on Japan Display Inc., which was launched in April 1, 2012 in Tokyo, Japan. It says that the effort was due to the merger of the subsidiaries of Japanese display manufacturers such as Hitachi Ltd., Sony Corp. and Toshiba KK. It states that the company is supported by government investment funds, in which 150 billion yen is allocated to research and development. It adds that the company will focus on organic light-emitting diode displays (OLED).

The author reflects on the recovery of research and development in Russia after two decades of financial crisis. The author gives credit to Science and Education Minister Andrei Fursenko on the improved situation of the country. He also mentions the country's mega-grant project with Germany on carbon flux. However, he states that over-regulation and institutional barriers on research should be reduced by the government in building a knowledge-driven economy.