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A proven program is helping university researchers transform their laboratory discoveries into products that benefit society. Stony Brook University teams are learning how to identify real market needs and bring innovations to life.
The National Science Foundation just relaunched a program that's already helped startups raise $36 billion, and this time they're adding $40 million specifically for breakthrough scientific instruments. America's small businesses are about to get a major boost in turning lab discoveries into world-changing products.
Four Embry-Riddle graduates earned National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships this year, the university's highest number ever. They're now pursuing breakthrough research in everything from quantum computing to exploding stars.
A program that bet on young college dropouts created half a trillion dollars in value by ignoring traditional credentials. Now its architect is poised to bring that same approach to America's $9 billion science funding system.
Two first-generation college students from California State University, Northridge just earned one of America's most prestigious science awards for using artificial intelligence to tackle huge challenges. Their work could help find signs of life on distant planets and revolutionize energy technology.
A Stanford researcher developed a groundbreaking curriculum showing that teaching genetics accurately can fight prejudice in teenagers. Though his NSF grants were canceled, his published work is already helping teachers nationwide combat racism through science education.
New EPA standards mean safer drinking water by 2031, and independent labs now make it easy to verify which filters really work. Here's how to protect your family with confidence.
The Trump administration reversed plans to dismantle a crucial ocean monitoring system after scientists and senators from both parties raised alarms. Nearly 900 deep-sea buoys and sensors will stay in the water, protecting coastal communities and climate research.
Congress just rescued a critical ocean monitoring network that tracks climate patterns affecting millions of people worldwide. The unanimous Senate vote reversed a controversial plan to dismantle 368 million dollars worth of scientific equipment.
A Taiwanese company has cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat, just as Malaysia prepares stricter sugar taxes in 2026. The breakthrough helps food makers create healthier products without sacrificing taste or quality.
A Taiwanese food tech company just cracked the code on making sugar-free jellies that don't fall apart in tropical heat. The breakthrough helps Malaysian brands prepare for strict new sugar taxes starting in 2026.
A massive West Virginia telescope tracked NASA's Artemis 2 spacecraft around the moon with stunning precision, pinpointing four astronauts from over 213,000 miles away. The breakthrough shows how ground-based telescopes can support future space missions.
New research suggests an ancient herbal supplement might actually help calm your mind. Scientists are finding legitimate evidence that ashwagandha can reduce anxiety in chronically stressed people.
After the Trump administration tried to dismantle crucial ocean monitoring equipment, bipartisan senators stepped in and saved the program. It's a win for climate science, but other ocean research efforts still need help.
Scientists confirmed a massive freshwater reservoir buried beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor that's been untouched since the Ice Age. The discovery could supply a major city for centuries, though experts say using it raises big questions.
A new startup uses AI to forecast equipment failures at wind and solar farms before they happen, potentially saving millions in repair costs. The technology could make renewable energy more reliable and affordable.
The National Science Foundation just invested $20 million in five new teams designing quantum technologies that could revolutionize everything from medical sensors to secure communications. These projects bring together researchers from 20 states, major tech companies, and federal labs to make cutting-edge quantum tools accessible to scientists nationwide.