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The scientist whose work proved DNA's structure believed science and everyday life should never be separated. More than 60 years after her death, her words offer a refreshing balance between rigorous discovery and human purpose.
Researchers discovered bacteria that create DNA using proteins as templates instead of other DNA—reversing biology's fundamental rules. This breakthrough could reshape our understanding of how life stores and transfers information. #
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
California just made it easier for families to find missing loved ones by expanding its DNA program to identify living people, not just the deceased. The new law also preserves DNA samples longer, giving hope to families who've waited years for answers.
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
Over 900 Calgary students from Grade 5 to 12 are presenting their self-designed science experiments at the city's largest youth science fair this weekend. Two Grade 12 students developed a promising wound infection detector using red cabbage extract after a cooking accident sparked their curiosity.
A college art competition just proved that science can be as beautiful as it is brilliant. Students at the University of Rochester turned mushroom gills, DNA strands, and knowledge itself into award-winning artwork.
Three Chinese scientists won major awards for breakthrough research as Hong Kong cements its role as Asia's science hub. The Future Science Prize, China's first privately funded research award, chose the city for its fourth consecutive year.
Scientists discovered all five building blocks of DNA on asteroid Ryugu, suggesting the ingredients for life might be common throughout our solar system. The findings support the possibility that life's essential components could have arrived on Earth from space.
Frozen droppings from prehistoric squirrels in Canada's Yukon have revealed DNA from woolly mammoths, ancient big cats, and dozens of other ice age creatures. The 700,000-year-old genetic material ranks among the oldest DNA ever recovered, offering scientists an extraordinary window into ancient life.
Victoria Foe discovered that the DNA scientists dismissed as "junk" may actually be a crucial timing device that makes complex life possible. Her decades-long quest, fueled by personal loss and scientific curiosity, is rewriting what we know about evolution.
Six international partners just pledged $42 million to fuel Africa's ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy. The funding will help African nations build stronger research systems and solve local challenges through homegrown science.
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Scientists discovered a rare giant squid and 225 other species in deep ocean canyons off Western Australia without seeing a single creature. They simply collected water samples and analyzed the DNA left behind by marine animals.
A Roman-era skeleton that sparked worldwide debate about ancient migration has revealed her true identity through cutting-edge DNA analysis. The Beachy Head Woman was actually a local Briton, not an African or Mediterranean traveler as scientists once believed.
Researchers have discovered evidence of two previously unknown human ancestors hidden in the DNA of people alive today. One interbred with humans in Africa over 50,000 years ago, while another dates back 1.8 million years.
A public health professor is slashing his annual research output from 15 papers to just seven, betting that quality beats quantity in science. His radical move challenges a system where some researchers now pump out more than 60 papers yearly.
New research shows that fixing damaged DNA might be the key to living healthier for longer. Scientists are exploring whether boosting our body's natural repair systems could slow down aging itself.
Researchers found that losing just one copy of a heart development gene disrupts how DNA folds inside cells, potentially explaining why the same genetic mutation causes different birth defects. The discovery could transform how we understand and treat congenital heart disease.
Researchers have discovered they can monitor endangered species and biodiversity by collecting DNA samples from the air we breathe. This breakthrough could revolutionize conservation efforts and help protect ecosystems without disturbing wildlife.
A decade-long mystery about a Roman-era skeleton just got solved with cutting-edge science. The woman once thought to have African or Mediterranean roots was actually a local Briton.
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