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Liberia's top environmental official is calling on the nation's largest university to transform student activism into research-driven change. Dr. Emmanuel Yarkpawolo wants to replace campus militancy with mentorship and critical thinking.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka is launching groundbreaking research to unlock climate finance solutions across Africa. The project brings together international experts to help funnel critical funding toward environmental protection and sustainable development.
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.
Thailand just took a major step toward climate resilience by bringing researchers and government officials together to turn scientific findings into real-world action. The historic forum established the country's first national network dedicated to climate adaptation research.
Scientists working at the South Pole face a challenge most of us never think about: where do you go to the bathroom when it's 60 degrees below zero? Their innovative solution keeps research running smoothly in Earth's harshest environment.
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.
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.
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.
A new free database called Project Cosmos has organized over 1.8 million climate science publications spanning more than a century of research. The tool helps researchers and the public understand how our knowledge of climate change has grown and where future studies are needed.
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.
A Nigerian scientist's groundbreaking research on invisible environmental hazards is helping protect communities from cancer-causing radiation in their water and soil. Dr. Taiwo Hassan Akande's work is now guiding health agencies worldwide on how to spot and stop these hidden risks.
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.
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.
Fifteen years after Japan's worst nuclear accident, a new research institute is rising in Fukushima to study disaster recovery, robotics, and environmental restoration. The government hopes the facility will help revitalize the region and restore public confidence in areas now safe to inhabit.
Scientists and nonprofits worldwide can now apply for up to $3 million in funding to use artificial intelligence for breakthrough discoveries in health and environmental research. Google is betting that AI can dramatically speed up solutions to some of humanity's biggest challenges.
After a decade of complaints about discolored tap water, University of Texas researchers finally cracked the case for Austin's Colony residents. The good news: they found the problem and practical solutions.
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.
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.
Researchers have discovered over 300 ways to use roadkill for scientific breakthroughs, from tracking invasive species to discovering new animals. This ethical approach transforms tragedy into progress while highlighting the need to protect wildlife.
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