India creates new research funding agency, but doubts linger
New Anusandhan National Research Foundation aims to spend $6 billion over 5 years #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/india-creates-new-research-funding-agency-doubts-linger?utm_source=press.coop
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‘Still in shock.’ Amid wildfire tragedy, Maui scientists assess their research losses
Blazes and high winds blew projects apart and left a tight-knit research community shaken. What will it take to prevent future island fires? #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/still-in-shock-amid-wildfire-tragedy-maui-scientists-assess-their-research-losses?utm_source=press.coop
Amendments to Indian biodiversity laws could open doors to exploitation
Legal changes are aimed at simplifying commercial use of biological resources, but critics warn they leave ecosystems and communities vulnerable #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/amendments-indian-biodiversity-laws-could-open-doors-exploitation?utm_source=press.coop
The ‘Great Indian Desert’ could disappear within a century
A warmer Indian Ocean may shift monsoon patterns, making dry places wetter, climate study suggests #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/great-indian-desert-could-disappear-within-century?utm_source=press.coop
Israeli scientists speak out against ‘destructive’ education policies
Many fear an erosion of academic freedom and a loss of science talent #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/israeli-scientists-speak-out-against-destructive-education-policies?utm_source=press.coop
U.S. unveils plans for large facilities to capture carbon directly from air
$1.2 billion program marks a global first for a controversial strategy for fighting climate change #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/us-unveils-plans-for-large-facilities-to-capture-carbon-directly-from-air?utm_source=press.coop
Among U.S. postdoc applicants, researchers of color often fare worst
Recent study offers unique insight into a key stage of the academic career pipeline #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/among-u-s-postdoc-applicants-researchers-color-often-fare-worst?utm_source=press.coop
Brazil’s Amazon Summit falls short on charting meaningful goals to protect forest, researchers say
Summit’s declaration recognizes the threat of a tipping point, but lacks concrete plan to halt deforestation and fossil fuel exploitation #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/brazil-s-amazon-summit-falls-short-charting-meaningful-goals-protect-forest-researchers?utm_source=press.coop
Federal officials promise renewed conservation efforts for endangered red wolves
In a court settlement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service pledges to continue to releaseing captive-bred animals for 8 years #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/federal-officials-promise-renewed-conservation-efforts-endangered-red-wolves?utm_source=press.coop
Does the latest measurement of the muon hint at new physics?
Researchers confirm particle’s magnetism, but whether result violates the standard model remains unclear #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/does-latest-measurement-muon-hint-new-physics?utm_source=press.coop
How Indigenous people shaped Australia’s curious geography of plants
By spreading seeds across the continent, prehistoric people reshaped its landscape #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/indigenous-people-shaped-australias-curious-geography-plants?utm_source=press.coop
NIH withdraws opposition to unionization effort
The move opens the door for postdocs and graduate students who want a union to push for better pay and working conditions #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/nih-withdraws-opposition-unionization-effort?utm_source=press.coop
Biochip could detect multiple viruses, cancers, or toxins in minutes
Bumpy silicon array reveals presence of tiny amounts of DNA—and potentially other types of molecules—without first making copies #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/biochip-could-detect-multiple-viruses-cancers-or-toxins-minutes?utm_source=press.coop
NIH researchers say agency seeks to block unionization effort
The agency is arguing that postdocs and graduate students aren’t employees, according to union organizers #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/nih-researchers-say-agency-seeks-to-block-unionization-effort?utm_source=press.coop
What does the historic settlement won by Henrietta Lacks’s family mean for others?
A legal expert says Thermo Fisher agreement could help some patients whose tissues were commercialized win redress, but they still face obstacles #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/what-does-historic-settlement-won-henrietta-lacks-s-family-mean-others?utm_source=press.coop
Discovery of ‘sweet lupin’ gene could lead to new high-protein crops
For the first time, researchers identify a gene that eliminates the bitterness of these hardy legumes #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/discovery-sweet-lupin-gene-could-lead-new-high-protein-crops?utm_source=press.coop
The short, spectacular life of that viral room-temperature superconductivity claim
In just 2 weeks, unlikely “discovery” skyrockets to internet fame and then begins to fall back to Earth #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/short-spectacular-life-viral-room-temperature-superconductivity-claim?utm_source=press.coop
As two landmark climate satellites go dark, NASA scales back their planned successor
Cuts to Atmosphere Observing System could degrade measures of clouds and pollution #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/two-landmark-climate-satellites-go-dark-nasa-scales-back-their-planned-successor-edited?utm_source=press.coop
Ancient mud cracks on Mars point to conditions favorable for life
Surface patterns suggest planet had an early climate of sustained wet-dry cycling #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/ancient-mud-cracks-mars-point-conditions-favorable-life?utm_source=press.coop
Common Alzheimer’s disease gene may have helped our ancestors have more kids
Study of traditional society in Amazon suggests why evolution hasn’t purged harmful variant #press
https://www.science.org/content/article/common-alzheimer-s-disease-gene-may-have-helped-our-ancestors-have-more-kids?utm_source=press.coop