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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Artificial intelligence is dramatically speeding up scientific breakthroughs across biology, physics, and chemistry, compressing work that once took years into days. Major tech company Anthropic is launching new programs to help researchers harness this game-changing technology.
An AI model worked for 36 hours and brought mathematicians closer than ever to solving the legendary Riemann hypothesis, a problem that's stumped experts since 1859. The breakthrough hints at a future where artificial intelligence could unlock answers to humanity's biggest scientific questions.
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.
Colombia's Historic Pact coalition strengthened its position as the country's largest political force, winning up to 25 Senate seats and setting the stage for continued social reforms. The results show growing support for progressive policies despite fierce opposition from conservative rivals.
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.
A new benchmark called TRACES evaluates whether AI can make genuine scientific discoveries instead of just recycling existing knowledge. Unlike traditional tests with preset answers, it places AI systems in real-world problem-solving environments where they must adapt, experiment, and navigate uncertainty.
Microsoft just pledged $60 million to help America's national laboratories use AI to double research productivity within a decade. The tech giant created a new program called SPARK to turn computing power into real scientific breakthroughs.
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.
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.
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.
European nations are showing the world how to fight pollution and protect the environment, with Estonia claiming the top spot. While climate action still needs work globally, countries are making real progress on cleaner air and safer drinking water.
The United Nations just unveiled a groundbreaking framework to measure what really matters: health, equality, sustainability, and human wellbeing, not just economic output. After a year of global consultation, experts delivered a practical compass to guide countries toward progress that actually improves lives.
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.
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