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Cancer survivor Jameson Taillon struck out 10 batters Sunday, triggering donations through a new MLB-wide partnership that turns every strikeout into cancer research funding. AbbVie's program will donate up to $1 million this season, with each Wrigley Field strikeout worth $241—representing the number of people diagnosed with cancer every hour.
The Trump administration dropped its fight to slash university research overhead payments, ending a 14-month battle that threatened America's science institutions. Research universities can now continue receiving critical funding for labs, staff, and facilities.
Three major Parkinson's organizations are asking Congress to boost NIH research funding to $600 million annually, representing hope for 1.2 million Americans living with the disease. The request comes as breakthrough treatments move closer to reality after decades of federal investment.
A Massachusetts team fighting to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales turned to GoFundMe after federal research funding cuts threatened their work. With only 380 whales left, volunteers are raising money to continue life-saving ocean surveys.
Jackson Trinh beat leukemia at age 9 after two years of intense treatment, and now he's helping raise millions for pediatric cancer research. His partnership with a nationwide nonprofit has contributed to over $300 million in research funding.
Cancer survivors and grieving parents are urging Iowa lawmakers to fund pediatric cancer research for the first time. The $3 million bill would help develop treatments designed for children, not just smaller doses of adult therapies.
Researchers created a smarter way to identify game-changing scientific discoveries, from evolution to antibiotics. The tool could help funders invest in research that truly transforms our world.
Nigeria just launched a $8 million research fund that will put universities at the forefront of the country's digital transformation. Over 200 researchers will tackle everything from AI to online safety, shaping policies that help millions benefit from new technology.
Virginia Tech is putting real money behind breakthrough data science projects with a new funding opportunity open to all faculty. Grants up to $20,000 will help researchers turn pilot ideas into major discoveries.
Texas Christian University just received a $10 million gift to boost research opportunities that connect students across engineering, data science, and athletics. The Roach Foundation's investment will help TCU achieve top-tier research status while keeping students at the center of everything.
A single family just crossed $1 billion in donations to mental health research, with their latest $280 million gift funding breakthroughs in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. The timing couldn't be better as federal research funding faces uncertainty.
A meteor crash site in Arizona continues teaching scientists new lessons about cosmic impacts half a century after formation. New grants are funding the next generation of researchers to unlock more mysteries from Earth's best-preserved impact crater.
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.
A leading agricultural university in Malawi is calling on Parliament to invest in homegrown research that could transform food security for millions. With over 100 internationally recognized professors ready to drive innovation, the missing piece is funding.
More than 2,000 scientists and supporters gathered in Washington, D.C., as part of a nationwide movement that spread to over 50 cities. The growing protests show researchers standing up for science amid funding threats and policy changes.
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African women earn STEM degrees at higher rates than the global average, but a new initiative is tackling the systems that push them out of leadership roles. The changes could reshape who decides what science gets funded and how society learns.
Liberia's president is putting his own money where his mouth is, pledging $50,000 from voluntary salary reductions to build a modern research lab at the nation's top university. The contribution has sparked hope among 469 new graduates ready to lead their country forward.
China's largest research institution is redirecting funds from expensive Western science journals to build its own publishing system. The move could reshape global science publishing and make research more accessible worldwide.
Thailand just transformed how it funds research, shifting from academic papers to real-world economic impact. The Thailand RISE Fund now connects scientists, businesses, and communities to build industries from homegrown innovation.
After the US withdrew HIV/AIDS research funding, South Africa is stepping up with R410 million ($22M USD) to keep critical programs running. The move ensures thousands of patients won't lose access to life-saving research.
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