Projects to broaden participation were cut disproportionately—and were often led by Black scientists, women, and those with disabilities

Deep-sea rocks suggest giant waves pounded modern-day Japan 115 million years ago

Dolittle Prize recognizes breakthroughs in translating “speech” of dolphins, cuttlefish, and other creatures

New study identifies thousands of new variants related to diseases

Improved editing tool inserts gene-size sequences into human genome at specific locations, broadening potential treatments

A controversial profiling of the brain’s electrical activity has shaped court decisions and bail applications

Custom CRISPR paves the way for treating genetic disorders in tailormade ways

Budget cuts to NIH and other health agencies a major focus of congressional hearings

Paper mills are also likely contributing to “false discoveries”

Genetic traces in water could help survey populations under growing threat