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Dec 31, 2025 · Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries pushed the limits. Earth’s longest lightning and the first AI-generated genomes are among this year’s superlative achievements, along with black holes ...

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Feb 18, 2026 · Some say we’ve entered a new age of AI-enabled scientific discovery. But human insight and creativity still can’t be automated.

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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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