Christina Reed
BusinessFrance to ban 36 glyphosate products by end of 2020
Move follows similar bans in several European states, with safety agency citing ‘absence of scientific data ruling out genotoxic risks’
NewsNew law spurs discussions on future direction of French research funding
Unknowns surrounding research law being drafted by government has made unions and science organisations anxious
ResearchChemical analysis adds to evidence for early microfossils
Well-preserved samples enable examination of intact microstructures rather than powdered material
BusinessDrug formula change infuriates French thyroid patients
Poor communication of changes to Merck KGaA’s levothyroxine has led to complaints of side effects
NewsFrance backpedals on last minute research budget cuts
Hollande cancels part of an unexpected cut to 2016 research and education budgets after outrage from science community