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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.
New research reveals that purpose and connection matter just as much as diet and exercise for healthy aging. Even with health conditions, 70% of seniors surveyed say they're thriving.
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.
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.
A groundbreaking study of 4,000 women shows that strength training works equally well before and after menopause, debunking the myth that it's too late to get stronger. The research proves your body can still respond powerfully to resistance training at any age.
An Indian wellness company just put $6 million toward making ancient Ayurvedic medicine meet modern clinical standards. The fund will support researchers and startups testing traditional remedies with the rigor of contemporary science.
The 2026 World Happiness Report reveals Finland leads the world in well-being, while highlighting how social media use connects to youth happiness globally. Despite regional challenges in North America and Western Europe, young people worldwide show increasing empathy and patience.
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.
Scientists at Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge are using Google DeepMind's Co-Scientist AI to accelerate breakthroughs in liver disease, aging, and infectious diseases. The system helps researchers digest decades of studies in days, spotting connections humans might miss.
A coalition of major scientific organizations just unveiled a new "Trust Seal" to help readers spot reliable research in an age of AI-driven information. The community-led initiative aims to rebuild confidence in science by recognizing publications that follow the highest standards.
A high school junior just became a published medical researcher, analyzing surgical techniques that could help liver cancer patients live longer. His work passed the same peer review process as professional scientists.
Over 1,500 researchers at MIT.nano now access 200+ advanced research tools through a streamlined system that makes cutting-edge science easier than ever. The new platform turns what used to be a scheduling headache into a seamless experience that keeps innovation moving.
Two Georgetown undergrads took first place at a major academic competition for their groundbreaking work studying genes linked to autism. Their research using fruit flies could help identify future therapy targets for people with autism.
A new framework maps how autonomous wellness robots can address staffing shortages and help seniors thrive across seven dimensions of health. The Care Robot Autonomy Scale offers a roadmap from today's basic reminders to full wellness support within a decade.
Rock legend Glenn Tipton, who has lived with Parkinson's disease since 2008, just donated £250,000 to Imperial College London to fund groundbreaking treatment research. The Judas Priest guitarist's charity is turning his personal battle into hope for millions worldwide.
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