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Jan 2, 2026 · Amidst a tough year for science, glimmers of joy burst through in revelations from the silly to the sublime.

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Nov 18, 2025 · In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.

May 24, 2025 · Scientists seek out what’s new — discovery is at the core of science, and scientific journals and news organizations often focus on the latest breakthroughs. But getting to an innovation …

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Hidden tree bark microbes munch on important climate gases Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries broke records Earth is bathed in droves of neutrinos spewed by the Milky Way’s stars

Dec 16, 2024 · Making panda stem cells, mapping a fruit fly’s brain and witnessing a black hole wake up were among the biggest achievements of the year.

May 9, 2014 · Much of scientific knowledge can be condensed into a few basic principles that every educated person should know.