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World Cup travel boost hasn't materialized for U.S. businesses
The expected travel boom from the World Cup is looking like it will be a city-by-city, match-by-match test of pricing power.
Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins
She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two of her Senate Republican colleagues their reelection.
"Pitch Black" Preorders Now Live on Pokemon Center!
Preorders for select Pitch Black products are now available on the Pokemon Center! The set officially releases on July 17th. Elite Trainer Box Booster
POP Culture Group Reports Revenue Growth of 65%, Driven by Digital Entertainment Expansion (CPOP)
Strong gains in digital entertainment helped boost revenue and operating income, highlighting a shift toward higher-growth business segments. Key Investor TakeawaysPOP Culture Group reported revenue growth of 65% year over year for the six months ended December 31, 2025.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Events aim to boost visitors to Seabright amid latest Murray Street Bridge closure; air corridor project underway; Joby-Archer lawsuit developments
With the Murray Street Bridge set to be closed through September, business owners and community leaders have plans to bring visitors to the neighborhoods around the Santa Cruz Harbor this summer. Jessica M. Pasko's weekly look at local business also includes updates on a project to connect four regional airports, including Watsonville's; legal jabs between air mobility rivals; and plenty more names, numbers and dates to know.
Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins win reelection in Maine
Maine Sen. Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump
Large language model helps radiology department boost patients’ report comprehension
Emory University has utilized OpenAI’s GPT-5 to create LLM-produced radiology report summaries, clickable terms with embedded educational content, and AI-generated videos.
Japan's Asics to spin off Onitsuka Tiger business
Japan's Asics Corp on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four straight years of record profit, in a bid to speed up decision-making and boost competitiveness.
Ulupono Initiative funding helps local food businesses bring Hawaiʻi-made products to retail shelves
A dozen Hawaiʻi-based food makers are getting a boost as they look to expand their locally sourced products to shelves in major retailers. A $25,000 grant from the Ulupono Fund at the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation is lowering barriers for these entrepreneurs to use the state’s first high pressure processing system.
New La Villa Lou district aims to boost businesses, celebrate culture
A stretch of Preston Highway now has a new name aimed at honoring Louisville's Hispanic community and encouraging more people to visit the area.
Oregon, all 36 counties reach updated behavioral health agreement to boost care
Mental health care services across Oregon are getting a boost under a new agreement between the state and all 36 counties aimed at improving accountability and
Carolina Country Music Festival brings business boost to Myrtle Beach
Businesses along Ocean Boulevard reported a busy weekend as thousands of people flooded the Grand Strand for the Carolina Country Music Festival.
Congratulations to the latest Boost Your Business awardees
Official website of the City of Philadelphia, includes information on municipal services, permits, licenses, and records for citizens and businesses.
City launches latest round of Boost Your Business Program
Official website of the City of Philadelphia, includes information on municipal services, permits, licenses, and records for citizens and businesses.
New Urbanism boosts social connections and health
A academic survey of a Florida traditional neighborhood development shows higher social engagement and better health outcomes.
New York businesses cash in as Knicks' historic NBA Finals run sparks economic boom
Former Modell's Sporting Goods CEO Mitch Modell joins 'Varney & Co.' to discuss how the Knicks' NBA Finals run is fueling a major economic boost for New York City businesses.
Carson College of Business student consultants boost Washington hotels’ performance
WSU business students put their consulting skills to work this spring, developing recommendations that could shape operations at two Washington hotels.
Stepful banks $55M to scale AI-powered medical training to boost the workforce pipeline
Healthcare staffing shortages are a near-universal problem for healthcare providers. | The company currently works with more than 35 major healthcare systems and has graduated over 32,000 practice-ready healthcare workers since its founding.
A San Antonio middle school is banking on the sports medicine industry
The sports medicine field is expected to grow in Texas. One San Antonio middle schools hopes to boost interest in the industry.
New £1.5m fund to boost communities and businesses
The grant programme offers support for community, environmental and business-focused projects.
Tibet quartz discovery boosts China’s self-sufficiency push for hi-tech materials
Get a Pokémon TCG: <em>Mega Evolution—Pitch Black</em> Build & Battle Box Early
Open booster packs from a Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Build & Battle Box at a Prerelease event near you.
France's Deschamps Dismisses Saliba Injury Fears, Dembélé Set To Return
France have received a double boost ahead of their final World Cup warm-up fixture against Northern Ireland, with William Saliba's fitness clear and Ousmane Dembélé set for a return.
Carolina Country Music Fest boosts vendors’ business
The Carolina Country Music Festival isn’t just drawing thousands of fans to Myrtle Beach — it’s also creating a major weekend opportunity for vendors
Intel was on the brink of downfall. A twist in the AI race could boost its revival
When Lip-Bu Tan took the helm of Intel in March 2025, the company was in desperate need of a turnaround.
Saratoga County sees business boost in Belmont Stakes
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus says downtown businesses and hotels have been doing well.
Saratoga County sees business boost in Belmont Stakes
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce President Todd Shimkus says downtown businesses and hotels have been doing well.
Communication Is The Lifeblood Of Your Business—Don’t Mess It Up
Learn how unified communications reduce friction, improve customer experience, boost loyalty, and help employees deliver seamless support across channels.
Political dynasties carry new baggage as voters vilify the elite
Family names have long given candidates a boost. In the era of No Kings, they can also make for an easy attack.
Future-proofing the Asia-Pacific region: risk mapping exercise yields insights on preparing for future health crises
In this age of seeming permacrisis, how might countries across Asia and the Pacific collectively anticipate, prepare for and respond to public health emergencies – including possible pandemics – that lie ahead? Key answers could be found from the outcomes of a regional mapping exercise launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific during the WHO-led Asia Pacific Health Security Action Framework (APHSAF) Stakeholders Meeting held on 11 June 2026 in Malaysia. For the exercise, WHO mobilized an extensive network of contributors, synthesizing 228 distinct inputs from 11 Member States - including Australia, Japan, the Philippines and Viet Nam from the Western Pacific Region - alongside leading academic institutions and regional partner organizations, as well as WHO regional and country offices. The exercise identified a diverse range of opportunities to boost regional operational readiness, transitioning the focus on health security investment in individual countries to a unified, interoperable health security collective for the entire Asia-Pacific region.
OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports
OpenAI is planning its biggest ChatGPT overhaul yet, aiming to turn it into a "superapp" with coding tools and AI agents to boost revenue ahead of a planned share listing, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.
How Investors May Respond To OPKO Health (OPK) Boosting Its Nicoya Stake And RAYALDEE Milestones
In early June 2026, OPKO Health reported amending its agreement with Nicoya Therapeutics, gaining a 15% equity stake while maintaining eligibility for up to US$115.0 million in potential milestone payments tied to the commercialization of RAYALDEE for chronic kidney disease patients in Greater China and related territories. This deeper partnership not only expands OPKO’s economic interest in RAYALDEE but also tightens its alignment with Nicoya ahead of planned 2027 regulatory filings across...
Ancient Chinese medicine could transform hair loss treatment
A traditional Chinese medicinal root used for over a thousand years is attracting new scientific attention for its potential to combat hair loss. Studies suggest Polygonum multiflorum can block harmful hormones, activate hair-growth signals, protect follicles, and boost blood flow to the scalp. Researchers say the herb’s effects align remarkably well with both ancient descriptions and modern hair biology.
Beau Bayh wins Democratic secretary of state nomination. How will he fare in November?
Bayh's victory was boosted by a gargantuan fundraising haul and a name that evokes nostalgia for when Democrats held power in the state.
Ken Paxton and the election victory that Trump may come to regret
President’s endorsement boosted Senate hopeful in a hotly-contested Republican primary – but Paxton’s baggage may be a liability for the party
FIFA World Cup 2026 brings economic boost to Richmond businesses
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, Richmond business owners are preparing for what could be one of the busiest stretches of the summer.
South Florida businesses question whether FIFA's economic boost estimate for the World Cup will become reality
FIFA estimates the seven games played in the area could generate $1.3 billion in economic activity.
Google to pay SpaceX $920 million a month for compute capacity
SpaceX secured a $920M per month deal with Google for compute capacity, boosting its revenue before an anticipated IPO.
Robotic Spacecraft for Swift Boost Mission Arrives at NASA Wallops
The LINK spacecraft designed to capture and boost NASA’s Swift observatory arrived at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Friday, June 5.
The surprising science-backed reason being in nature makes you feel good
A new study suggests spending time in nature may boost body appreciation, self-compassion and overall life satisfaction.
The surprising science-backed reason being in nature makes you feel good
A new study suggests spending time in nature may boost body appreciation, self-compassion and overall life satisfaction.
Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger named UK’s fastest-growing business
Producer of The Rest is … podcasts reports sales of £37.9m, boosted by rise in subscriptions and live events
Virginia Tech, James Franklin Get $75 Million Donor Boost
Virginia Tech is set to receive a $75 million donation, and James Franklin's football program stands to benefit from it.
Santa Clara County businesses eye World Cup boost after Super Bowl brings in $195M
A massive wave of economic revenue poured into the Bay Area during Super Bowl week, signaling a major financial victory for local economies as the region prepares for its next giant sporting event.
Summerville proposes outdoor entertainment district to boost local businesses
The Town of Summerville is proposing a new outdoor entertainment district that would allow people 21 and older to buy alcohol and walk around outside with it in a designated area.
China's solar majors charge into batteries as panel sales falter
China's major solar panel manufacturers are ramping up higher-margin battery exports to boost revenue as growth in photovoltaic (PV) sales slows, betting on rising global demand for renewable energy storage to cut reliance on fossil fuels.
Capital Region businesses brace for sales boost for final Belmont Stakes in Saratoga
Allen Greene is making a bet big on Pitt football and basketball. Will his gamble create a 'launching pad' for NIL growth?
Pitt athletic director Allen Greene has a strategy to boost NIL fundraising efforts: Bet big on the two sports that generate the most revenue. During a...
Training TikTok creators in mental health communication improves audiences’ mental health knowledge, competencies | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Providing training in mental health communication to social media content creators can help improve their audiences’ abilities to gather and understand mental health knowledge as well as boost their emotional support skills, according to a new study.
Belkin’s new Joy-Con grips also boost the Switch 2’s battery life
The Charging Grip sticks a 10,000mAh battery to the back of the handheld while making the Joy-Cons easier to hold.
Investing in health will spur D-FW economy, healthcare leaders say
At a Wednesday Dallas Regional Chamber Summit, healthcare leaders discussed pathways to closing a stark gap in health outcomes across Dallas, which they say would also boost the economy.
San Jose businesses gear up for multi-week World Cup boost
With the World Cup kicking off next week, businesses across San Jose are preparing for a massive influx of soccer fans—and they are hoping the economic benefits will stretch far beyond downtown.
Ford's quietest Bronco ever? New Filson edition packs V6 power, luxury upgrades
Ford and Filson unveiled the 2027 Bronco Filson SUV, featuring a 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6, Sasquatch off-road package and the quietest Bronco cabin ever.
MacBook Neo is So Popular That Apple Reportedly Doubled Production
On an earnings call in late April, Apple's CEO Tim Cook said that customer response to the MacBook Neo was "off the charts," and the popularity of the laptop has reportedly led the company to significantly boost production. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo this week said he believes that MacBook Neo shipments to Apple were doubled from an initial target of 5 million units to 10 million units in 2026 at some point after the laptop launched in March.
How to Get the Biggest Mental-Health Boost from 15 Minutes Outdoors
The best wellness hack might be waiting right outside.
How Starbucks plans to boost the afternoon business
Starbucks is taking steps to crack the code on the afternoon business.
Macquarie Sees World Cup Boost Driving Betting Growth, Favors Flutter Entertainment (FLUT)
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) stands out as one of the biggest potential beneficiaries of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Macquarie, which expects the expanded tournament to generate a substantial increase in global sports betting activity and provide a meaningful earnings tailwind for leading operators. The investment bank estimates that betting volumes tied to the competition could exceed $50 billion worldwide, creating a favorable backdrop for major sportsbook and online gaming comp
Lumexa Imaging inks new joint venture with Hospital for Special Surgery
The Raleigh, North Carolina-based radiology group said this marks its ninth JV deal, with the latest boosting its presence in New York.
Ten week natural health pilot project boosted peoples' wellbeing
Those behind the project say connecting people to nature helps them stay healthier for longer.
Surrey sports day boosts confidence for disabled people
A charity says the event will help people stay active, build confidence and meet others.
Microsoft’s quantum chip got an upgrade. Critics are still skeptical
Swapping materials in its Majorana 2 chip boosted the effectiveness of quantum bits that rely on the math of topology to reduce errors, Microsoft says.
The St. Paul Fire Department
Two Relief Prospects One Step Away from Boosting the Twins Bullpen.
A Bustling Frontier Benefits All Roles in Red Dead Online
The rising tide lifts all boats this month in Red Dead Online. Whatever your specialty, all Roles benefit from boosted bonuses. Bounty Hunters tracking targets, Traders wheeling and dealing in furs and pelts, and Collectors combing the frontier for...
Review: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Switch 2 Performance Boosted Over Demo, But Xbox 60fps Mode Still Disappoints
Oh I guess I will pay / for these new games 'til doomsday.
Belton's 353 program is revitalizing downtown, drawing businesses and boosting property values
The city of Belton's 353 program is giving small businesses and homeowners a financial incentive to invest in their properties — and it's reshaping the city's downtown district in the process.
AI Boosting Business Formation
The surge in new US business formation is being fueled by AI and large language models, which are dramatically reducing the cost and complexity of launching a company, see chart below. Subscribe for daily updates.
The Next Step in Trump’s War on Science - Center for Progressive Reform
A proposed new rule would replace merit-based funding of science with a heavily politicized process. It would also deprive scientists of the ability to rely on finding for long-term projects. This proposal has no real legal basis. It is likely to undermine American science, giving a boost to China's efforts to take over global scientific leadership.
Marathon’s Season 2 Launch And Free Week Is A Hugely Important Test
Marathon is trying to boost its playercount with a new season and a free week to try the game out. It needs to work.
Another NATO ally signs onto European nuclear umbrella as continent boosts self-defense
Norway becomes the ninth country to join France's nuclear deterrence initiative as European governments seek greater self-reliance from U.S. defense.
EA Sports FC 26 Looks for World Cup Boost Without FIFA Licensing
Electronic Arts is trying to meet consumer demand for a World Cup integration into its soccer video game without getting into trouble.
Businesses boost Braddock with relocation in Free Press Building
A glass-restoration business and a pay-what-you-can gym are taking over space vacated by long-term tenant Studebaker Metals.
EU Proposes Tax Simplification Measures in Bid to Boost Business
The European Union will propose a streamlining of rules and exemptions in the area of taxation, its latest effort to reduce bureaucracy.
Oklahoma State wows TE Talan Scott, lands his commitment
Queen Creek (Ariz.) American Leadership Academy tight end Talan Scott planned to take a number of visits this month. But after visiting Oklahoma State, he didn’t see the need to visit anywhere else. Scott committed to the Cowboys on his official visit and gave the Big 12 Cowboys a big boost. “I’m pumped to be […]
What more international signings mean for Florida, college basketball
Florida boosted its 2026-27 roster with a pair of International signings but the additions speak to the changing landscape in college basketball.
Proposed Indigenous medical school aims to boost Native physician numbers
As of 2024, 0.3% of practicing physicians in the nation were Native American. A proposed Indigenous School of Medicine in Rapid City could help change that.
A quantum metasurface breakthrough could finally close the terahertz gap
Researchers have developed a compact quantum detector that makes terahertz radiation much easier to detect. A specially designed metasurface funnels incoming energy into tiny active regions, greatly strengthening the electrical signal produced. The approach boosted efficiency by roughly 20 times compared to earlier designs and could pave the way for more practical THz devices in healthcare, communications, and scientific research.
Can the World Cup Help the U.S. Beer Industry Kick Its Slump?
Bars and stores are uncertain if the soccer tournament will boost beer sales. Still, the maker of Budweiser and Michelob Ultra is going all in.
Gritty Socceroos aim to spoil co-hosts' World Cup party
Efforts to boost soccer in the United States rest heavily on the national team's success at the World Cup -- but their Group D opponents Australia have every intention of crashing the co-hosts' party.The United States are favorites to progress, while Australia -- traditionally stronger at several other sports, despite consistently qualifying for the World Cup -- have mostly flown under the radar.
NZ boosted by Santner's return for England Tests
New Zealand are boosted by the return of all-rounder Mitchell Santner for the Test series against England starting at Lord's on Thursday.
Quantum light gives a 20-fold boost to ultrafast laser processes
Nonlinear interactions between light and matter are at the heart of some of the most powerful tools in modern optics, but pushing these processes to their limits has long been hampered by a fundamental ...
Hopes £25m health hub will bring trade boost to Plymouth traders
The Community Diagnostics Centre in Plymouth's West End is due to open on 23 June.
Atlanta airport parking is getting a big boost
The seven-level, $441 million Domestic Terminal South Parking Deck is a far cry from its over-40-years-old predecessor.
Repairing DNA damage: Scientists discover a surprising new benefit of melatonin
A new study suggests melatonin supplements may help night shift workers boost their body's DNA repair processes, potentially offsetting some of the damage linked to working overnight. The findings are early but raise the possibility of a simple strategy to help reduce long-term health risks associated with night shift work.
Oakland Chinatown launches $2 evening parking program to boost business
Why politics are now every company’s problem
Government relations can be key to boosting your company’s bottom line.
Rep. Young Kim Introduces BOOST for American Business Act toStrengthen U.S. Economic Competitiveness Abroad
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Building Overseas Opportunities & Strategic Trade (BOOST) for American Business Act to support American businesses abroad and protect critical American industries from foreign adversaries like the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). American businesses competing in international markets too often lack a strong advocate in their corner.
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
Jamie Dimon shares blunt message for Zohran Mamdani as New York business concerns grow
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss inflation risks, consumer spending, Federal Reserve policy and why he believes fixing government policy could boost economic growth.
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.
Main Street Promenade opens ahead of World Cup, giving downtown Houston businesses hope for a major boost
Dell stock explodes higher after blockbuster AI-fueled earnings
Dell is among a handful of 2000s-era computer companies that have gotten a major boost from AI. The company crushed analysts' earnings estimates.
Amazon plans to add SpaceX's Grok models, boosting AI offering
Amazon Web Services is in talks to add Grok models to AWS's Bedrock AI platform, expanding its AI offerings and reach.
Federal Rule Takes Aim at Health Care Bureaucracy, Reducing Dispute Fees, and Boosting Transparency
Major reforms were finalized today to strengthen the No Surprises Act.
Huawei, scientists build 2D parallel computing chip that rewrites Moore’s Law
Marking a global first for 2D semiconductors, the new microprocessor overcomes silicon size limits to boost density and slash data delays.
Inside the Justice Department’s pursuit of Trump’s 2020 election fraud fixations
When President Donald Trump promised, seemingly out of the blue, in late January that prosecutions would “soon” be coming for 2020 election rigging, the Justice Department was already mobilizing an effort behind the scenes to build out a portfolio of cases that would boost the White House’s narrative.
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.”