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Science funding is a hot topic these days and people have questions about how grants work. Who decides whether a researcher will receive funds? What’s the decision-making process? How is the money spent once a grant proposal has been approved?

Billed as the "most significant" update since the product was released, Force 3.5 is available now as a free public beta

“It turns out SSRIs don’t just make our brains happier; they also make our T cells happier - even while they’re fighting tumours.”

Extreme weather costs the EU about €28.3bn in lost crops and livestock per year, more than half the losses stem from drought

The discovery could offer a new understanding of how blood ages over time

Fast food offers quick, convenient, and often affordable meals. Millions of people rely on it regularly. However, those working behind the counter sometimes develop a different perspective on certain menu items. Based on anecdotal reports, online forums, and “insider” discussions, some fast food employees allegedly avoid specific foods or drinks…

The discovery could help prevent diseases years before symptoms appear, as well as paving the way for the exploration of rejuvenation therapies.

For decades, colleges, government agencies and foundations have experimented with recruitment and retention efforts designed to increase diversity in engineering programs.

‘Not feeling the best at the moment, but there’s just no way around it,’ shared the former pop star

Melchor's philosophy is rooted in his journey with Parkinson's. From a single tremor in 2020 to a diagnosis two years later, this battle was as challenging as it was illuminating.

As the 100th woman to travel to space, Calandrelli isn't just celebrating personal achievement — she's using her journey to inspire others and push the boundaries of STEM accessibility.