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More than 650 everyday citizens have become published scientific authors by volunteering with NASA projects, discovering everything from comets to exoplanets. Their contributions are now part of the permanent scientific record that will inform researchers for generations.
The US Department of Energy is transforming artificial intelligence into a national scientific tool, backed by federal investments in supercomputing and research labs. Undersecretary Darío Gil will discuss how America is building AI infrastructure to accelerate breakthroughs across all fields of science.
Before "scientists" even existed as a profession, inventive engineers were the ones doing bold experiments and learning by trial and error. A new look at history reveals how 17th-century makers actually shaped what we now call the scientific method.
Google just unveiled Gemini for Science, a collection of AI tools designed to help researchers discover breakthrough science faster. More than 100 research institutions are already partnering with the tech giant to reshape how we unlock scientific knowledge.
Google just released a suite of AI tools that can generate research hypotheses, run thousands of experiments simultaneously, and analyze scientific literature in minutes instead of months. Scientists at over 100 institutions are already using them to tackle diseases and unlock breakthroughs.
A groundbreaking study of over 750 Nobel Prize and major discoveries reveals that new tools and methods, not just funding or theory, drive most scientific breakthroughs. The findings could help us predict and accelerate future discoveries across all fields of science.
A ceremony in Argentina celebrated Dr. Joseph Redhead, an 18th-century British physician whose scientific discoveries and service to independence leaders helped shape the nation. His legacy of healing and research earned him a permanent memorial more than 175 years after his death.
Siemens has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy to modernize America's scientific infrastructure, using artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to help researchers turn discoveries into real-world solutions faster than ever before.
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.
A groundbreaking analysis of over 750 Nobel Prize-winning discoveries reveals that new tools and methods—not theories alone—drive scientific breakthroughs. From microscopes to AI, the research shows how instruments unlock what was previously invisible.
The United States and Japan are joining forces to accelerate scientific breakthroughs with artificial intelligence, committing $1 billion over five years. Japan becomes the first international partner in America's ambitious "Genesis Mission" project.
Seemay Chou is giving away $3.5 billion to fund groundbreaking scientific projects through her new nonprofit, Radial. The initiative aims to accelerate discoveries in biology and AI research that could transform medicine.
Siemens has partnered with the Department of Energy to help build AI-powered research infrastructure that could accelerate scientific discoveries from lab to real world. The Genesis Mission aims to connect America's national laboratories into one coordinated network supercharged by artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence is helping scientists collaborate faster and tackle complex research challenges without sacrificing openness. Major institutions are testing whether AI agents can replicate scientific processes to accelerate discoveries that benefit everyone.
A new company just secured major funding to build AI that doesn't just search for answers but actually creates new scientific discoveries. Unreasonable Labs wants to turn research that takes years into work that happens in weeks.
Twenty-five years after its creation, America's National Conservation Lands network has grown to 906 protected areas spanning 38 million acres, serving as vital hubs for scientific research. These landscapes are helping scientists understand everything from climate change to Indigenous land management practices.
The University of Denver Pioneers brought their 11th NCAA Ice Hockey Championship trophy home to Magness Arena for a joyful celebration with fans. Players signed posters, lifted the trophy high, and sang together in a moment that united the entire community.
The Denver Pioneers men's hockey team brought home their 11th national championship after defeating Wisconsin 2-1, sparking jubilant celebrations across campus. It's the third title for the program in just five years, cementing Denver's status as a college hockey powerhouse.
From hair-based toothpaste that repairs enamel to gene therapy saving newborns, 2026 is delivering scientific wins that move from lab to real life. These discoveries tackle problems humans have faced for generations.
Alexander Goetz didn't see Landsat satellites as cameras in space. He saw them as precision instruments that could unlock secrets about our planet, and his vision changed remote sensing forever.
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