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Sweden is putting $25 million toward clean energy projects that could transform how the country powers its future. Universities, companies, and researchers have until April 2026 to apply for funding to advance nuclear, wind, solar, and hydrogen solutions.
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.
Sweden is bringing back printed textbooks after research showed screens may hurt young learners' concentration. The country that once led the digital classroom revolution is now spending millions on paper-based learning materials.
Sweden's brown bears rebounded from just 100 to over 3,000 after near-extinction. Now citizen scientists are joining researchers to protect breeding sites and ensure the recovery continues.
Sweden is making a dramatic energy comeback, planning to build new nuclear reactors after decades of shutdowns. Researchers are studying how nuclear power shifted from an outdated technology to a cornerstone of the country's clean energy future.
Sweden is reversing decades of digitalization by investing $137 million to put physical textbooks back in every student's hands. The bold move comes as research shows screen learning may hurt foundational skills like reading comprehension and handwriting.
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.
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.
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.
Sweden's RISE research institute just announced a groundbreaking EU-funded project to create a large-scale "hydrogen valley" that could transform clean energy production across Europe. The HiWhyV initiative marks another major step in the continent's shift toward sustainable fuel alternatives. #
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.
Sweden just launched one of Europe's biggest green hydrogen projects, bringing together 45 partners to produce 4,000 tonnes of clean fuel by 2030. The six-year initiative could make Sweden a leader in affordable, climate-friendly energy.
A new digital platform in Sweden is making it easier for patients to share their health data for rare disease research, with over 5,000 people now registered to help scientists find answers. When patients feel informed and involved, their willingness to contribute soars to 94%.
Sweden is fixing immigration rules that forced young adults into deportation even when their families could stay. Thousands of teenagers who grew up in Sweden will now have a real path to remain.
Librarians are breaking free from the "service provider" stereotype to become valued research partners and co-authors on scientific studies. One librarian's expertise in consumer health and digital literacy earned them spots on multiple research teams.
Sweden is teaching Azerbaijan how to build cities with wood instead of concrete, showcasing massive timber projects ahead of the UN's World Urban Forum in Baku. With 70% forest cover and over a century of reforestation laws, Sweden's low-carbon construction expertise could reshape urban development across the Caspian region.
After two years of decline, Sweden's solar industry is bouncing back with a surprising twist: batteries are now being installed before solar panels. The storage-first approach could help Sweden add 1 gigawatt of clean energy annually.
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