What's the best way to change research fields? These three scientists have ideas
Topic switching during research careers drives innovation and scientific breakthroughs, though timing and frequency matter significantly for career success.
Daily briefing: COVID's origins - what we do and don't know
Horses produce two-toned vocalizations simultaneously using their vocal folds and larynx cartilage to convey complex messages, while AI threatens research programming jobs and Japan approves stem cell therapies with limited trial data.
Bill Gates thinks it's time for a 'strategic pivot' in the global climate fight
Scientific innovation can curb climate change, enabling a strategic pivot toward reducing suffering by prioritizing poverty alleviation and disease prevention over strict short-term temperature limits.
Last month, a small company in San Francisco announced a plan to manufacture tons of gold by tweaking atoms superheated during nuclear fusion, serving as a side hustle to offset fusion costs.
Etienne-Emile Baulieu, French scientist who invented abortion pill, dies aged 98
Throughout his life, Baulieu remained steadfast in his fight for women's rights and reproductive freedom, viewing the accessibility of the abortion pill as essential to human dignity.
7 novel research projects awarded Star-Friedman grants - Harvard Gazette
"The Star-Friedman Challenge supports promising research that might not be funded by traditional sources, encouraging investigators to explore new directions in their work."
Exclusive: NIH grant rejections have more than doubled amid Trump chaos
The increase in withdrawals seems to be mostly because the NIH quietly closed around 100 funding categories in February and March, supporting diverse researchers.
Saturday Links: US-Born Citizen Detained In Florida Has Been Released
Cole Valley's first night market drew approximately 500 attendees, transforming Cole Street into an urban oasis, showcasing the community's vibrant spirit and local commerce.