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New research reveals ancient cave artists used torchlight to create immersive, moving experiences in prehistoric galleries. By studying how firelight interacts with stone walls, archaeologists are discovering cave art was far more dynamic than static museum pieces.
Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.
For six decades, explorers have been mapping Mexico's Sistema Huautla cave system, now confirmed as the deepest cave in the Western Hemisphere at over 1,560 meters. This year, 59 volunteers from six countries spent a week underground pushing the mapped passages past 105 kilometers.
A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.
Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.
A new AI system from China's Zhejiang University just claimed the top spot on an international test for autonomous scientific research, beating out major competitors. The breakthrough shows how AI is getting better at thinking through complex research problems independently.
When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.
Billions in private donations are accelerating life-saving medical discoveries that might otherwise take decades or never happen. From cancer treatments to brain disease research, philanthropic funding is helping researchers pursue bold ideas with the flexibility government grants can't provide.
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After nearly 18 months of halted funding that threatened decades of HIV and TB research, the US National Institutes of Health has reversed its ban on South Africa. The decision restores hope for global health progress and hundreds of research jobs.
South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.
Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.
Finland's Kordelin Foundation is handing early career researchers €45,000 grants to turn their doctoral work into real-world impact. The program supports fresh PhDs exploring everything from groundbreaking research to startup ventures.
Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.
Scientists captured never-before-seen footage of leopards, monkeys, and eagles hunting together at a cave housing 40,000 fruit bats in Uganda. The remarkable discovery could help researchers understand how animals build immunity to deadly viruses.
A collapsed cave ceiling in Mexico created a unique laboratory where blind and sighted fish of the same species now live side by side, showing scientists how evolution works in real time. Researchers discovered key genes responsible for eye development by studying this rare natural experiment.
Researchers in Indonesia just discovered the world's oldest known cave art: faint hand stencils dating back at least 67,800 years. The find also strengthens evidence that Australia's first people arrived around 65,000 years ago.
After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.
Researchers have created the first detailed 3D maps of secret underground caves that supply all drinking water for millions of Grand Canyon visitors. Their discoveries could protect this vital water source from drought and contamination as the region grows hotter and drier.
Researchers have confirmed the first underground lava tunnel on Venus, a discovery that could reshape our understanding of the mysterious planet. The giant volcanic cave offers hope for future exploration missions.
Scientists discovered human DNA more than 2,000 years old preserved on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, turning ancient rock surfaces into biological time capsules. The breakthrough opens entirely new ways to study how prehistoric people lived.
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