In recent debates about government funding, certain quirky-sounding research projects — like studying shrimp on treadmills — have grabbed headlines and become easy targets for criticism. Politicians ...

Former NIH director Francis Collins discusses federal cuts to science and research programs and offers a warning. Mstyslav Chernov shares the raw experience on the frontlines of Ukraine’s fight with ...

Scientific breakthroughs often come from unexpected places. Curiosity-driven research, following wonder more than immediate application, has powered many of the biggest biomedical advances, but its ...