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Research
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
by
Molly Wood
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
by
Amy Scott
Sep 23, 2014
How money for 'mice hotels' could improve medical care for women.
Before Facebook, there was Tuskegee and Milgram
Jul 3, 2014
How research ethics rules came to be. Dramatically.
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
by
Kai Ryssdal
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
by
Molly Wood
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
by
Molly Wood
Jul 25, 2012
And can power your house. Plus, don’t go online before bed because it made some hamsters depressed.