A 2006 conference for physicists in the U.S. Virgin Islands that included a trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island shows how he used his wealth to build relationships with prominent scientists.

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A 2006 conference for physicists in the U.S. Virgin Islands that included a trip to Jeffrey Epstein's private island shows how he used his wealth to build relationships with prominent scientists.

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In honor of Women’s History Month and the enduring impact of women in science, The Scientist invited readers to share the names of the female researchers who have inspired them most. From pioneering ...

This group of Hawaiian moths is named for its host plant, the endangered ʻiliahi (sandalwood). University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers identified 10 new species and seven new groups (genera) of ...

Jack Horner, who was a consultant for the Jurassic Park films, is among the researchers whose work or careers have been affected because of revelations from newly released documents. Several ...

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Nearly two years after Google DeepMind released AlphaFold 3, an updated version of its system for predicting protein structure that is geared towards drug discovery, its biopharmaceuticals spin-off, ...

The government has pulled back from massive cuts to the NIH, but it’s still destroying scientific research. So why are some groups appeasing the president? President Donald Trump, left, and Jayanta ...