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Nature awards recognize inspiring women in science
US social sciences face existential crisis after NSF cuts
Why we’re setting up an institute for radically broad thinking
Biotech firms are meant to pay to use Earth’s genetic data. They’re not.
This cholesterol drug promised to be a game-changer. Why did it flop in the clinic — and is there still hope?
How democracy depends on science — and must protect it
Cities are changing — and architects must adapt
Trump’s executive order on women’s health feels like déjà vu
Will AI grant reviews make science more conservative?
Historic Marburg outbreak hints at long-term viral hideout
China should share the evidence behind animal-testing alternatives openly
Universities must measure learning, both with and without AI assistance
Safety alerts must reach visiting PhD students
Research bonuses need clear and fair rules
Whence dragons?
Chinese doctoral students in clinical medicine can graduate without a thesis — more degrees to follow
For early-career scientists, the cost of AI can be a problem
Some researchers get top tools for next to nothing—but others pay out of pocket or go without
Scientists discover new Alzheimer’s drug that repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation
Scientists have discovered that a drug originally developed for spinal cord injuries can tackle several key features of Alzheimer’s disease, including DNA damage and inflammation. Already tested for initial safety in humans, the experimental treatment could offer a faster path toward therapies that target the disease at its roots.
Walrus tusks carved in Bali are being illegally sold as Native American art, investigation finds
Potentially massive illicit trade could be endangering the animals and undermining Indigenous artists
Scientists reverse liver cell aging and cut Alzheimer’s-linked protein in half
A surprising discovery suggests that rejuvenating the liver could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease. USC researchers found that an experimental drug restored aging liver cells in rats, cutting levels of an Alzheimer’s-linked protein in half and bringing bad cholesterol down to youthful levels. The treatment also revived a previously unknown communication system that helps liver cells remove harmful substances from the bloodstream.