Keywords: Scientific Research


Nine Moulay Ismail University Researchers Recognised in Stanford–Elsevier 2026 Ranking

Nine researchers affiliated with Moulay Ismail University (UMI) in Morocco have been included in the 2026 edition of the Stanford–Elsevier ranking, which identifies scientists whose research has achieved significant international impact. The recognition highlights the university’s contribution......

European Commission launches initiative to accelerate AI-powered scientific research

The European Commission has introduced a new initiative designed to expand the use of artificial intelligence in scientific research, aiming to accelerate discoveries, strengthen Europe’s innovation capacity and improve its competitiveness in advanced technologies. The programme, known as RAISE,......

Morocco rises to eighth place in Arab scientific journal ranking for 2026

Morocco has strengthened its presence in Arabic-language academic publishing, rising to eighth place in the 2026 ranking of scientific journals compiled by the Arab Citation and Impact Factor initiative, known as ARCIF. The country’s total number of journals included in the ranking increased to......

UEMF places nine Moroccan researchers among Stanford–Elsevier’s global top 2% in 2026

Research output from Morocco is gaining further international visibility, with nine scientists from Euromed University of Fez (UEMF) included among the world’s top 2% most influential researchers in the 2026 Stanford–Elsevier ranking. The recognition, based on data from Scopus, places UEMF......

Hubble telescope completes 200,000 orbits around Earth after more than three decades in space

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has completed its 200,000th orbit around Earth, marking another milestone in the extraordinary scientific career of an observatory that was originally designed to operate for only about 15 years. According to NASA, Hubble reached the milestone on September 19, more......

Ibn Tofail University expands academic offer as digital transformation targets student retention

Ibn Tofail University (UIT) in Kénitra is entering the 2026-2027 academic year with a broader academic portfolio and a stronger focus on digital services, student guidance and employability. More than 22,000 new students have joined the institution this year, bringing total enrolment to approximately......

Could the Large Hadron Collider create a black hole that destroys Earth?

When the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN near Geneva began operating in 2008, its unprecedented energy levels triggered not only excitement within the scientific community but also questions about whether particle collisions could produce dangerous phenomena. Among the most dramatic concerns was......

Morocco ranks second in Africa for turning human talent into innovation and production

Morocco has emerged as one of Africa's strongest performers in converting human capital and knowledge into innovation and economic activity, ranking second on a recent list published by The African Exponent. The ranking assesses African economies through indicators related to innovation, scientific......

Russia and Malaysia sign a new package of cooperation agreements

Russia and Malaysia have expanded their bilateral cooperation by signing a series of agreements covering higher education, scientific research and medical studies. According to Russian media reports, the two countries signed the protocol of the Russian-Malaysian Joint Intergovernmental Commission, alongside......