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Over 80 students at Bemidji State University presented months of research to the public, showing how small universities offer big opportunities. Their projects ranged from memory science to real-world marketing, all aimed at solving everyday problems.
Fifty years ago, scientists gathered at a historic conference that changed how medical research decisions are made. The Asilomar Conference on Recombinant DNA established a groundbreaking model where researchers, ethicists, and the public worked together to guide scientific progress safely.
Students as young as first-years presented cutting-edge research alongside K-12 students at UTC's annual showcase. From cookie recipe math to robots teaching teachers, 355 projects proved innovation starts early.
The world's leading cancer experts are gathering in Singapore in 2026 to accelerate breakthroughs that could save millions of lives. The conference brings together researchers from over 35 countries to turn promising science into real-world treatments.
After losing her sister to Alström syndrome at 28, Rocky Tucker now leads an international organization bringing researchers and families together to find a cure. This May, Fort Worth hosts a global conference for one of the world's rarest diseases.
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.
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.
An AI system named Carl got three research papers accepted at a major science conference without reviewers realizing a machine wrote them. This breakthrough suggests AI could soon help human researchers accelerate discoveries in medicine, materials science, and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
A major machine learning conference used hidden watermarks to catch researchers using AI to write peer reviews, leading to nearly 500 paper rejections. The bold move shows how academic communities are fighting to preserve trust in the age of AI.
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.
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.
Librarians are breaking free from the "service provider" stereotype to become valued research partners and co-authors on scientific studies. One librarian's expertise in consumer health and digital literacy earned them spots on multiple research teams.
Scientists at Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge are using Google DeepMind's Co-Scientist AI to accelerate breakthroughs in liver disease, aging, and infectious diseases. The system helps researchers digest decades of studies in days, spotting connections humans might miss.
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 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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