
Ben Barres (1955–2017)
Neurobiologist who advocated for gender equality in science
Neurobiologist who advocated for gender equality in science
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Lawsuit alleges the institution mishandled complaints about cognitive scientist Florian Jaeger
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Space agencies are planning a Deep Space Gateway to orbit the Moon
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Image joins 13 other winners in lucrative Breakthrough Prizes
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Academics are optimistic that the end of Robert Mugabe’s authoritarian rule could boost science and international collaboration
Astronomers expand ideas of how chemistry and geology could affect chances for life on other worlds
Ketamine lifts rodents' mood only if administered by male researchers
Although abundant in captivity, the salamander has nearly disappeared from its natural habitat—and that is a problem
Club of physics funding agencies pushes for projects including a neutrino observatory in the Mediterranean Sea
Analyses of governing documents from 194 countries could help people fighting for human and environmental rights
National Science Foundation will look for partners to provide extra financial support for Puerto Rico facility
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