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Education angst is growing among 18- to 34-year-olds

Jun 25, 2015
A new research report from CreditCards.com looks at what we’re losing sleep over.

As funding drops, scientists turn to the crowd

Jan 1, 2015
Crowdfunding comes to the research lab, and websites spring up to vet projects.

An argument for a federal robotics commission

Oct 13, 2014
Robotics and A.I. are challenging to govern. Should we leave it to the experts?

NIH gives $10.1 million for gender-balanced research

Sep 23, 2014
How money for 'mice hotels' could improve medical care for women.

Using data to treat the sickest and most expensive patients

Apr 24, 2014
"Super-utilizers" are one of the most pressing healthcare policy questions. And there is a striking lack of research.

Will dollars follow the stem cell breakthrough?

May 16, 2013
Researchers have figured out how to clone human embryonic stems cells, which can be used to develop tissue for many uses. Will investors jump in?

For public good, not for profit.

No sequester reprieve for biomedical research

Apr 30, 2013
Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institute of Health, on how sequester cuts have caused anxiety for young researchers.

NIH director welcomes BRAIN initiative

Apr 4, 2013
National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins says government funding is the best way to support large scientific enterprises and fundamental health advances.

New transparent solar panels could be used as windows

Jul 25, 2012
And can power your house. Plus, don’t go online before bed because it made some hamsters depressed.