Scientific Research
AI Trained on Old Scientific Papers Makes Discoveries Humans Missed
Scientists used machine learning to reveal new scientific knowledge hidden in old research papers.
Meet the 28-Year-Old Geneticist Fighting the Future of Superbugs
The World Health Organization says by 2050, infections caused by ultra-resistant bacteria will be the leading cause of death, but this French scientist may have found the solution.
Deep Sea, Shallow Pockets
Federal funding for science research has decreased and ocean explorers have a particularly hard time stretching out the ever-shrinking piece of the pie.
The Government Plays Favorites When Funding Research Labs' Basic Needs
The government literally helps keep the lights on at science labs—but at vastly different funding levels.
The internet has democratized academic publishing
A new study shows research published in non-elite journals may have more impact
UK Researchers Used Live Cats for 'Nasty' Medical Experiments
Scientists inserted electrodes into the cats’ spinal cords and screwed metal plates into their skulls, among other experiments.
Report: Researchers Are Becoming Too Obsessed with Chasing Pageviews
Researchers have become obsessed with publishing in 'important' journals at any cost.