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Serendipitous observations have shaped science for centuries. What happens to such discoveries when the academic atmosphere leaves no room for detours?

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Science Can’t Wait: Why Stable Funding Matters for Discovery

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The US Government Shutdown Will Affect More Than Just Research Funding

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What Scares a Scientist? Researchers Tell Their Terrifying Tales

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How Science Competitions Fuel Biology Breakthroughs

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Frozen Grants, Canceled Futures: The Human Toll of UCLA’s Research Suspension

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NIH’s Priorities Announcement Receives Mixed Responses from Researchers

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SCIMaP Visualizes the True Cost of Science Funding Cuts

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From the Front Lines at Harvard: Battling Trump's Attack on Science

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Scientists Find Their Voices to Rally Support for Research

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