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Researchers in Japan discovered how magnesium moves into rice grains, opening the door to tastier, more nutritious rice for billions. The breakthrough could help farmers grow better rice even in depleted soils.
Rice University just landed nearly $20 million to create a cloud-based lab where researchers nationwide can develop cutting-edge quantum materials using AI and robotics. The breakthrough means small startups and underfunded research groups will finally access tools once available only to elite institutions.
Three Rice University juniors just earned one of the nation's most prestigious STEM scholarships for groundbreaking research tackling diabetes, bone regeneration, and clean energy. Their work shows how the next generation is already solving some of our biggest challenges.
Scientists at Rice University just solved one of AI's biggest problems in protein engineering: not enough good data to train on. Their new system creates millions of data points in days, opening the door to better medicines and research tools.
Country star Chase Rice will headline a benefit concert that's raised over $3.6 million for Huntington's disease research since 2011. The April event continues the legacy of Bev Hartig, who inspired a movement proving music and hope can fuel real scientific progress.
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.
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.
A new AI system from China's Zhejiang University just claimed the top spot on an international test for autonomous scientific research, beating out major competitors. The breakthrough shows how AI is getting better at thinking through complex research problems independently.
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.
Billions in private donations are accelerating life-saving medical discoveries that might otherwise take decades or never happen. From cancer treatments to brain disease research, philanthropic funding is helping researchers pursue bold ideas with the flexibility government grants can't provide.
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After nearly 18 months of halted funding that threatened decades of HIV and TB research, the US National Institutes of Health has reversed its ban on South Africa. The decision restores hope for global health progress and hundreds of research jobs.
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.
Scientists from around the world gathered at Rice University to explore how artificial intelligence could unlock secrets of the universe's most mysterious particles. The groundbreaking workshop marks the first time researchers have focused specifically on bringing AI into one of physics' most ambitious experiments.
Finland's Kordelin Foundation is handing early career researchers €45,000 grants to turn their doctoral work into real-world impact. The program supports fresh PhDs exploring everything from groundbreaking research to startup ventures.
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.
An 82-year-old became a composer for the first time and discovered a new passion. Now Rice University researchers have $3.9 million to study whether creating music can strengthen aging brains.
Scientists in Japan discovered unique "good fats" in colorful rice varieties that could help regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation. Green and black rice contain compounds never before found in rice that may support metabolic health.
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