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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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists discover that coral, oysters, and big trees continue supporting wildlife long after they die. The finding could reshape how we approach conservation and ecosystem recovery.
Villanova sophomore Faith Yost just earned one of America's most prestigious undergraduate science scholarships for her groundbreaking work protecting tropical ecosystems. Her secret? Starting research as a freshman and never stopping.
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.
Nigeria and Turkey are joining forces to transform research into real-world products and businesses. The partnership aims to strengthen both countries' innovation ecosystems through joint funding and market-focused collaboration.
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.
Scientists have discovered that giant viruses in the Arctic and Antarctic act as invisible guardians, sustaining life in Earth's harshest environments. These microscopic engineers could help us understand how polar ecosystems might survive climate change.
Those chubby groundhogs doing weather predictions? They're actually teaching scientists how to treat human diseases and rebuilding habitats for dozens of species. New research reveals these master hibernators hold secrets to fighting obesity, liver cancer, and even extending human lifespans.
Researchers have discovered the world's deepest gas hydrate mounds thriving with rare life nearly two miles beneath the Greenland Sea. The frozen methane structures host creatures previously thought to only exist near volcanic vents, rewriting what we know about life in extreme environments.
Librarians are breaking free from the "service provider" stereotype to become valued research partners and co-authors on scientific studies. One librarian's expertise in consumer health and digital literacy earned them spots on multiple research teams.
Scientists at Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge are using Google DeepMind's Co-Scientist AI to accelerate breakthroughs in liver disease, aging, and infectious diseases. The system helps researchers digest decades of studies in days, spotting connections humans might miss.
A coalition of major scientific organizations just unveiled a new "Trust Seal" to help readers spot reliable research in an age of AI-driven information. The community-led initiative aims to rebuild confidence in science by recognizing publications that follow the highest standards.
A high school junior just became a published medical researcher, analyzing surgical techniques that could help liver cancer patients live longer. His work passed the same peer review process as professional scientists.
Scientists discover that overlooked freshwater creatures act as nature's climate engineers, physically reshaping rivers and wetlands in ways that could help ecosystems survive rising temperatures and extreme weather. The revelation comes as researchers call for urgent attention to these powerful but understudied allies.
Over 1,500 researchers at MIT.nano now access 200+ advanced research tools through a streamlined system that makes cutting-edge science easier than ever. The new platform turns what used to be a scheduling headache into a seamless experience that keeps innovation moving.
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