Research funding for some of the nation's leading universities has hit unexpected roadblocks recently. Schools like Harvard, Duke, Princeton, and Yale reported that grant applications which had already cleared internal reviews received extra layers of examination without clear reasoning. The Nationa
Marcos Giron is a tennis player who stands out not just for his skills on the court but for the rich mix of cultures in his background. Born in California to parents with roots in Argentina and Ecuador, his heritage adds an interesting layer to his identity. But unlike many athletes who openly share
More scientific papers are starting to use AI tools these days. These programs can help researchers draft papers, analyze data, and even suggest new ideas. In one field, spine research, experts wanted to understand how much AI is being used and what that means for science. They found that AI is now
The Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, now 125 years old, has moved alongside Brazil’s big changes of the last hundred years. It began when scientists first studied diseases that were killing people all over the country. From those early days, the institute has looked for ways to stop infections and make
New York City is packed with people, buildings, and noise. But beneath that concrete jungle, tiny creatures are hiding in plain sight. Scientists think the city might be home to hundreds or even thousands of unknown insect species. Not giant animals like pigeons or squirrels—but small flies, wasps,
Scientists have found that some plants hide tiny proteins inside their genetic instructions. These proteins, called miPEPs, help control how plants grow and respond to their environment. But finding these small proteins is tricky because they’re rare and hard to spot. Most known miPEPs come from pla
Knee joints that refuse to behave the same way each day. Fingers stiff at dawn and relieved by noon. Inflammatory arthritis (IA) doesn’t follow a straight line, yet most treatment plans act like it does. Researchers now ask: what if the person behind the disease matters as much as the disease itself
Scientists warn that Earth’s temperature is likely to rise again and again in the next five years, breaking the safe limit agreed by countries in 2015. The new climate models show a high chance—about three‑quarters—that the average temperature from 2026 to 2030 will exceed 1. 5 °C above pre‑industri
The study followed two large groups of people who were 45 years old or older, looking at how having anemia early on might lead to sarcopenia later. One group came from China and the other from England, giving a wide view of different lifestyles and health backgrounds. Researchers checked who did not
Potatoes aren’t just a food staple—they’re tiny factories of starch. Inside their humble tubers lies a complex world where microscopic features shape everything from how they taste in a fry to how they behave in processed foods. Researchers dug deep into 137 potato varieties from 16 countries, growi
