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While history often overlooks their contributions, five pioneering Indian women broke barriers in science labs across the country. Their discoveries in cancer research, chemistry, and physics paved the way for thousands of women scientists working today.
Two new AI systems are helping human scientists discover promising drugs faster by analyzing mountains of research and data. While they can't replace human expertise, they're already finding treatments that work in real lab tests.
The National Institutes of Health is asking scientists to weigh in on a proposal that could spread research funding more fairly across universities. The plan would limit how many grants one researcher can hold, opening doors for talented young scientists at smaller schools.
Researchers worldwide are discovering that charity work doesn't just help their communities—it's enriching their lives and even opening unexpected career doors. From feeding homeless people to performing free surgeries abroad, scientists are proving you can make time for what matters.
Scientists are building AI tools to catch signs of alien life that busy researchers might overlook on distant worlds. The breakthrough could transform how we search for life beyond Earth.
A pioneering woman scientist who discovered the greenhouse effect in 1856 is being written back into history after 169 years of obscurity. Eunice Newton Foote's groundbreaking climate research was credited to men while her name and image nearly vanished from the record.
A leading conservation group is empowering young African scientists to tackle environmental challenges through teamwork and real-world solutions. The shift from solo research to collaborative action is transforming how the continent addresses climate change.
Four young agricultural scientists from developing nations received FAO sponsorships to attend Japan's premier horticultural congress, where global experts gathered to tackle food security challenges. The event highlighted how innovation in horticulture can create practical solutions for small-scale farmers worldwide.
India's Padma Shri awards just recognized 10 scientists whose quiet work in space technology, semiconductors, and genetics powers the nation's deeptech future. These researchers rarely make headlines, but their contributions are building India's technological foundation.
A research scientist in Ghana is pushing to close the gender gap in science and technology fields. Her vision links women's participation in STEM to achieving global sustainability goals.
From a $70 device saving mothers in Tanzania to AI-designed viruses that could clean pollution, five scientists under 35 are solving problems that once seemed impossible. Their innovations are already changing lives.
In 1918, Katharine Burr Blodgett became the first woman scientist at General Electric's legendary research lab, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries that changed modern technology. Her story of courage and brilliance continues to inspire young scientists today.
After finding that plain water doesn't remove pesticide residues from produce, Pune scientist Dr. Asmita Prabhune spent five years developing a simple kitchen solution. Her organic wash, Sophab, claims to remove up to 99% of pesticide residues in just two minutes.
Michael McElroy, a pioneering atmospheric scientist who helped explain the ozone hole and predicted climate change in the 1970s, died last month at 86. His curiosity about Earth's atmosphere shaped decades of environmental research and inspired generations of scientists.
A saree worn by ISRO scientist Nandini Harinath during India's first Mars mission is now displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The red and blue garment represents how India's space program challenged global stereotypes about scientists.
Two new AI systems are helping researchers find promising treatments in hours instead of years. Robin and Co-Scientist work alongside human scientists to speed up the grueling process of drug discovery.
Two AI systems are helping scientists find new medicines in hours instead of years, working as collaborative research partners rather than replacements. Robin and Co-Scientist have already identified promising treatments for eye disease, liver scarring, and leukemia.
A NASA scientist spotted the largest newly formed crater ever found in the solar system while reviewing routine lunar photographs. The rare discovery reveals a comet or asteroid strike that scientists say only happens once every 132 years.
Scientists around the world are capturing breathtaking images while doing groundbreaking conservation and research work. This year's winning photos from Nature's Scientist at Work contest showcase everything from extinct birds learning to migrate again to technicolor algae blooms from the sky.
A seven-year-old girl in India watched Sputnik cross the sky in 1957 and dreamed of becoming a space scientist. Dr. Hashima Hasan made that dream real, becoming the first female program scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope and fixing the Hubble.
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