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Personal care products may chemically alter the air around us. Whether that’s good or bad remains unclear

Closing of programs that fought neglected diseases imperils drug donation and distribution efforts in 26 countries

Jay Bhattacharya says he disagrees with firings, supports minority health studies

New metric identifying “persistently disruptive” papers offers a “bright spot” amid signs of declining innovation

Michael Kratsios says DEI has led to a loss of public trust in universities

AI models suggest the true limits of the "butterfly effect" remain unknown

Projects to broaden participation were cut disproportionately—and were often led by Black scientists, women, and those with disabilities

Deep-sea rocks suggest giant waves pounded modern-day Japan 115 million years ago

Dolittle Prize recognizes breakthroughs in translating “speech” of dolphins, cuttlefish, and other creatures

New study identifies thousands of new variants related to diseases

Improved editing tool inserts gene-size sequences into human genome at specific locations, broadening potential treatments

A controversial profiling of the brain’s electrical activity has shaped court decisions and bail applications

Custom CRISPR paves the way for treating genetic disorders in tailormade ways

Artificial “reef scent” attracts coral larvae, could be new tool for restoring critical underwater ecosystems

Budget cuts to NIH and other health agencies a major focus of congressional hearings

Paper mills are also likely contributing to “false discoveries”

Genetic traces in water could help survey populations under growing threat

Alondra Nelson criticizes DOGE in taking an unprecedented step

Efforts to shrink staff, budget, and focus have alarmed members of Congress

Company finds candidates that bind to tricky proteins that deliver chemical messages in and out of cells