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Twenty-five African countries now track innovation using borrowed metrics that miss grassroots breakthroughs transforming communities. Researchers say it's time to measure what truly drives progress across the continent.
Japan just became the latest nation to outlaw gene editing for designer babies, backing its ban with serious consequences. The new law protects against unproven technology while keeping the door open for legitimate medical research.
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.
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.
China just created one of the world's largest venture capital funds to help small tech companies tackle big problems. The $144 billion investment aims to fuel breakthrough innovations that might otherwise struggle to find support.
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.
Malaysia is investing in homegrown technology with a new fund that gives innovators up to $240,000 to take their ready-to-launch products to market. Applications open March 1 for tech companies ready to scale their innovations globally.
Vietnam and Australia are strengthening their partnership to turn scientific research into real-world solutions. New policies, university collaborations, and investment networks are bridging the gap between lab discoveries and market success.
Congressional leaders from both parties rejected President Trump's proposed cuts to the National Institutes of Health, instead boosting the research budget by $415 million for 2026. The bipartisan move protects funding for crucial medical research even as scientists face fewer grant awards overall.