Science & Society

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Shattered Glass, Salvaged Synthesis

Morula, a solid ball of cells resulting from division of a fertilized ovum

Science Crossword Puzzle

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US Universities Reduce PhD Admissions in Response to Federal Funding Cuts

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Federal Employee Firings Threaten the Future of American Research, Scientists Fear

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Federal Court Extends Block on NIH Funding Cuts

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The Guardians of Science in Sci-Fi Movies

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NIH Budget Cuts Are a “Short-Sighted” Setback for US Science

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How to Write a Good Abstract

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Science Crossword Puzzle

Scientist using a Sharpie to label Petri plates.

The Mystery of the Disappearing Labels

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Freeze on NIH Grant Reviews Leaves Scientists Confused and Frustrated

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Unearthing Stories from the Data Ecosystem

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Universe 25 Experiment

Illustration of a hole in the shape of a dollar sign on a blue background. One character is falling into the hole at the bottom of the “S” while another individual is holding another up at the top of the “S”. The image represents the absence of funding for researchers in biotech with the cancellation of the SBIR/STTR program.

The Federal Government’s Research Innovation Lifeline Has Gone Dark

An illustration of an in vitro fertilized embryo, which researchers recently used to study maternal aneuploidy

Genetic Basis of Aneuploidy, Which Often Causes Pregnancy Loss, Revealed

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How Fat Type Shapes Hypertension Risk

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