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Scientists from three continents gathered at University of Toronto to explore how AI foundation models can speed up scientific breakthroughs. One team turned their hackathon project into published research in just three days.
Researchers have discovered over 300 ways to use roadkill for scientific breakthroughs, from tracking invasive species to discovering new animals. This ethical approach transforms tragedy into progress while highlighting the need to protect wildlife.
A telescope launched in 1989 proved how the universe began and revealed the cosmic seeds that made galaxies, stars, and us possible. The discovery was so groundbreaking it earned a Nobel Prize and launched the era of precision cosmology.
The United States just launched a radical new mission to make scientific breakthroughs happen in weeks instead of years using artificial intelligence. This isn't just about faster research—it's about reshaping which countries will lead the world's next wave of discoveries.
In 1920s Schenectady, Katharine Burr Blodgett broke barriers as one of the first female research scientists at General Electric, creating innovations that changed how we see the world. Her partnership with Nobel laureate Irving Langmuir produced breakthroughs in molecular science that still impact our lives today.
Scientists now have an AI assistant that can analyze massive datasets overnight and suggest which research questions are worth pursuing. The free tool from nonprofit lab Ai2 has already helped researchers discover hidden patterns they might have missed.
Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli has spent over a decade using artificial intelligence to discover new materials, and he believes we're entering a transformative era for science. His AI-powered approach has already created breakthrough materials for batteries, displays, and more.
Two brothers are revolutionizing how scientists approach research by applying startup methods to academic discovery. Their new book and nonprofit aim to speed up paradigm shifts from every 50 years to every three.
While history often overlooks their contributions, five pioneering Indian women broke barriers in science labs across the country. Their discoveries in cancer research, chemistry, and physics paved the way for thousands of women scientists working today.
Archaeologists in central China discovered sophisticated stone tools with handles dating back 160,000 years, proving ancient humans in East Asia were just as inventive as their African and European counterparts. The find shatters decades of assumptions about early human innovation.
Thailand is transforming from the "Kitchen of the World" into a global food innovation powerhouse. A new program backed by government and major corporations is helping startups turn scientific breakthroughs into real products that could change how we eat.