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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.
Sam Suseelan is solving aviation's biggest challenges with artificial intelligence, publishing breakthrough research on cutting emissions and predicting plane problems before they happen. Working independently without university backing, he's earned patents and peer-reviewed publications that major airlines are already testing.
Leading autism researchers formed their own advisory committee to protect science-based research priorities after the federal committee was reformed with vaccine skeptics. The Independent Autism Coordinating Committee holds its first meeting March 19.
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.
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.
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.
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.
America's largest physicians group is partnering with university researchers to provide independent, evidence-based vaccine guidance for families and doctors. The move comes as families seek trusted, science-backed information about vaccine decisions.
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.
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.
A major tech partnership will accelerate AI-powered breakthroughs across medicine, climate science, and engineering while strengthening Britain's AI independence. AMD and Imperial College London are joining forces to help researchers solve some of the world's biggest challenges.
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.
India and the Netherlands just launched a new fellowship program connecting 19 Indian tech institutes with Dutch hydrogen expertise. The partnership aims to fast-track clean energy research and help India achieve its ambitious 2047 energy independence goal.
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 ceremony in Argentina celebrated Dr. Joseph Redhead, an 18th-century British physician whose scientific discoveries and service to independence leaders helped shape the nation. His legacy of healing and research earned him a permanent memorial more than 175 years after his death.
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.
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