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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.
Scientists are using artificial intelligence and chemical fingerprinting to identify crime scene maggots in under five minutes, helping investigators solve murders faster without expensive DNA sequencing. This breakthrough technology could revolutionize forensic science by making crucial evidence accessible to crime labs everywhere.
A leukemia survivor and a researcher who beat cancer are driving groundbreaking pediatric cancer research at Purdue University, inspired by beloved student Tyler Trent. Their work focuses on making treatments safer and more effective for kids fighting cancer.
India's unique genetic diversity and massive patient population position it to revolutionize cancer detection and treatment worldwide. Lower research costs and proven track record in global health solutions make this breakthrough possible now.
Scientists created a breakthrough method that tracks extreme weather events with unprecedented accuracy, giving communities worldwide the power to better prepare for heat waves, floods, and droughts. The tool is already helping researchers understand and adapt to climate challenges across every continent.
Scientists in Japan just cracked a major barrier in creating tomorrow's strongest materials. Their new AI system combines decades of research with smart uncertainty tracking to find super-alloys 10 times faster than before.
Artificial intelligence has solved 100 puzzles from a legendary mathematician's collection that stumped experts for years. The breakthrough shows AI becoming a powerful partner for researchers tackling problems once thought impossible.
Scientists just solved a major problem that's been crashing long-term climate models, opening the door to decade-long weather predictions that stay accurate. The fix uses smart AI to prevent a moisture buildup that was sabotaging simulations.
A groundbreaking study reveals how the outdated concept of the "ideal worker" harms employees with mental health conditions and offers a hopeful solution: redesigning workplaces instead of forcing workers to fit impossible standards.
An AI system named Carl got three research papers accepted at a scientific conference without reviewers knowing it wasn't human. New AI tools are helping scientists discover drugs, predict protein structures, and accelerate research while sparking important conversations about the future of scientific discovery.
Seven in 10 Americans now survive cancer five years after diagnosis, up from just half in the mid-1970s. Decades of research breakthroughs and better screening have prevented 4.8 million deaths since 1991.
A groundbreaking cancer vaccine is teaching the immune system to destroy abnormal cells before they become tumors in high-risk patients. Five major research breakthroughs from MD Anderson are reshaping how doctors prevent and treat cancer.
Karnataka just approved a groundbreaking AI center that will turn research breakthroughs into real-world solutions. The four-year, $5 million initiative brings government, universities, and tech companies together to accelerate India's AI revolution.
A biomedical engineer who spent his nights drumming in punk bands is transforming how scientists collaborate. His "jam session" approach is already sparking breakthroughs at NYU.
After eight years of research, scientists have discovered that same-sex behavior in primates isn't a puzzle to solve but a survival advantage that helps animals thrive in harsh environments and complex societies. The groundbreaking study analyzed 491 primate species and found this natural behavior strengthens social bonds that keep animals safe and help them succeed.