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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.
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.
Scientists just figured out why Australia's 2024-2025 monsoon arrived a record-breaking five weeks late. Their findings will help communities prepare more accurately for future wet seasons.
Emory researchers cracked the code on diversifying Alzheimer's studies by meeting African American communities where they are. Church gatherings and neighborhood events boosted enrollment in communities hit hardest by the disease.
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.
Hastings College is giving students something better than a day off: a chance to showcase their research to the entire campus. Classes are canceled April 29 so the whole community can celebrate student and faculty achievements.
Masen Lapinad-Sorgent chose community college over out-of-state universities to avoid debt, and his strategic decision just paid off with one of Hawaii's most competitive scholarships. The future doctor's research on Indigenous Hawaiian medicine earned national awards along the way.
After 20 years of progress, Africa faces 270 million malaria cases yearly, but Kenya is proving that homegrown research can turn the tide. Local scientists partnering with communities are creating solutions that work where they're needed most.
A small Queensland community funded Australia's first TMS machine for motor neurone disease research, turning heartbreak into hope. Early detection could change everything for future patients.
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.
When their daughter Madeleine was diagnosed with GNAO1, a rare neurological disorder, Emily and Stephen Bell turned their search for answers into a global research foundation. What started as funding for one project now connects 500 families and powers groundbreaking science at the University of Miami.
More than 18 million Americans are living with cancer today, and a Queens community event just honored their resilience while fighting for the research funding that saves lives. Cancer survivors, healthcare heroes, and local leaders gathered to celebrate progress and demand continued investment in lifesaving care.
Students at Norwell District Secondary School served up more than pancakes at their community breakfast. The April fundraiser brought 160 neighbors together and raised $2,000 for cancer research.
A groundbreaking study in KwaZulu-Natal is treating babies with HIV within 21 days of birth, giving science its best shot at understanding how to defeat the virus. The research proves that hope works best when paired with honesty and real community partnership.
Hundreds gathered on Peoria's Riverfront this weekend to show people living with MS they're not alone. The community fundraiser aims to bring in $100,000 for research into the hard-to-diagnose disease.
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
Over 1,000 cancer survivors will bike through Columbus this weekend as Pelotonia celebrates raising $29.2 million for groundbreaking cancer research. Since 2009, the community-powered event has generated more than $339 million to fight cancer.
A new documentary celebrates cancer survivors from Leicester's diverse communities, sharing deeply personal stories that break down stigma and inspire hope. The film also highlights cutting-edge prevention research that could save lives before cancer even starts.
A Pennsylvania mom whose son beat kidney cancer six years ago is hosting her sixth annual fundraiser, which has already raised nearly $50,000 for pediatric cancer research. The event brings together cookies, superheroes, and a community determined to fund better treatments for kids.
A Nashville family transformed their annual Kentucky Derby party into a powerful fundraiser after their daughter was diagnosed with an incurable nerve disease. Last year alone, they raised $75,000 for research into Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.
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