Scientists across the United States are feeling the strain of recent federal changes that have shaken up funding, hiring, and research freedom. A survey conducted by a university panel gathered 280 responses from fields such as biology, engineering, and public health. The results show that more than
Scientists across the United States are feeling the bite of delayed federal funding, especially after a series of cuts during the previous administration. One Harvard researcher, who works on the origins of life, once had a bustling lab filled with students and colleagues. Now, after his grant was a
Medical records are being used more and more in research and AI. But before we can trust them, we need to ask: are these records actually useful? Most people think of data quality like a test score—90% is better than 70%. But in medicine, it’s not that simple. Records might look fine at first glanc
Every fifth adult carries a daily burden that stays hidden unless they decide to speak up. The ache isn’t in an arm or a leg; it’s deep inside the belly, turning everyday meals into possible threats and nights into endurance tests. For many, this pain is a guest that never leaves, yet doctors often
Gerrymandering—the practice of drawing voting districts to favor one group—has been around as long as democracy. But today’s maps are redrawn using powerful computers and advanced data, which makes cheating easier and harder to prove. Some states now rely on independent commissions to avoid politica
Google’s latest keynote felt like a mix of tech demos and big‑picture promises. After almost two hours of updates on models, the stage shifted to a different kind of AI: one that could help with climate change, deforestation and even medical research. That shift seemed abrupt, almost like a last‑min
In the past year, ALS has quietly gained attention after the passing of actor Eric Dane and the recent diagnosis of Russell Andrews. Both brought the disease into living rooms through their high-profile roles. But here’s the catch: ALS remains extremely rare, affecting fewer than 2 people per 100, 0
Doctors have long battled the side effects that come with typical cancer treatments. Strong drugs meant for tumors often harm healthy cells along the way, making recovery harder. A fresh approach uses X-rays, the same rays used in scans, to switch on a specialized treatment inside the body. Tiny del
A long-term study in Brazil tracked over a thousand older adults to see how their daily lives connected to their safety. Researchers checked in three times over a decade, asking about their work, social habits, and support systems. The focus wasn’t just on physical harm but on how vulnerable they fe
Heat can be tough on living things. For tiny blue-green algae, called cyanobacteria, too much sun and warmth can damage their cells and slow down their growth. But scientists noticed something interesting in a lab—a group of these algae adapted over time to handle tough conditions. After weeks of ex
