Three scientists received $250,000 Blavatnik Awards for their work in organic chemistry, genome engineering, and bioelectronics. The winners developed methods to create key medicinal building blocks, engineered programmable biological systems, and designed soft, flexible electronic materials that work with living cells and tissue.
The Blavatnik Foundation recognizes 9 young scientists for their exceptional research, advancing discoveries in life sciences, physical sciences & engineering. The 2026 honorees are advancing discoveries in areas such as autoimmune disease, cancer, and quantum technologies.
Finalists in the 2026 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists have been recognized for their groundbreaking research in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. The 18 Finalists will compete for three $250,000 Laureate prizes, with the remaining 15 receiving $15,000. The Awards aim to support innova...
Three young scientists in Israel have been awarded the prestigious Blavatnik Awards for their innovative research in chemistry, cancer biology, and astrophysics. Sergey Semenov, Uri Ben-David, and Paz Beniamini will each receive US$100,000 to advance their projects on complex materials, cancer treatments, and extreme cosmic events.
The 2026 cohort of Leon Levy Scholars in Neuroscience will pursue research projects addressing neurological disorders and developing new treatments. The program provides scientific and professional career development opportunities, including mentorship and networking.
The Blavatnik Awards recognize exceptional early-career achievements in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. The 2026 Laureates are Maxie M. Roessler, Thi Hoang Duong Nguyen, and Paola Pinilla.
Three UK researchers will receive the top prize of £100,000 each, while six finalists will receive £30,000. The winners have developed groundbreaking techniques to study protein aggregates, detect fleeting electrons, and develop safer treatments for snakebites.
The 2025 Tata Transformation Prize recognizes Padubidri V. Shivaprasad's epigenetic engineering for climate-resilient rice, Balasubramanian Gopal's sustainable bio-manufacturing platform using E. coli bacteria, and Ambarish Ghosh's cancer-targeting magnetic nanorobots.
Three young scientists received top honors at the 2025 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists, each receiving a $250,000 prize for their innovative work on critical global issues. The awards recognize exceptional scientific achievement and innovation by U.S.-based researchers under 42 years old.
The Blavatnik Regional Awards recognize exceptional postdoctoral researchers in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemical Sciences. Veena Padmanaban, Valentin Crépel, and Xiao Xie are this year's winners, honored for groundbreaking discoveries in cancer cell biology, condensed matter physics, and chemical biology tools.
The 2025 Blavatnik National Awards for Young Scientists recognize innovative research in three disciplines. The top Laureates will receive a $250,000 prize, while the remaining 15 Finalists will each receive $15,000.
Three Israeli scientists will each receive US$100,000 for their innovative work in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. The Blavatnik Awards recognize outstanding young scientists at the early stages of their careers.
The Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK recognize promising scientists under 42 for their work on pressing issues. The three winners are tackling infant mortality, green manufacturing, and predicting long-term climate change. Their prize-winning research will receive £100,000 in unrestricted funds.
Three UK researchers will receive a £100,000 (US$126,000) prize at the 2025 awards, honouring their work in Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering. The winners were selected from 94 nominees representing 45 academic institutions.
The Blavatnik Family Foundation and the New York Academy of Sciences have named 31 finalists for the world's largest unrestricted prize honoring early-career scientists and engineers. The three winners will receive $250,000 each on July 20.
The 2018 Dr. Paul Janssen Award Symposium will highlight recent advances in immuno-oncology and innovative strategies for optimizing cancer treatment. James P. Allison, PhD, will receive the award for his leading role in developing ipilimumab, a first immune checkpoint inhibitor approved by the FDA.
Dr. Ravetch's research on Fc Receptor Biology has led to a deeper understanding of the fine line between healthy immune reactions and autoimmunity, paving the way for new therapies for infectious, neoplastic, and inflammatory diseases.
A special issue of Annals highlights the potential of pulses to address global nutrition issues and environmental concerns through increased consumption. The report emphasizes the need for multi-sectoral partnerships, research, and public interventions to promote pulse consumption and yield improvements.
The 2016 Blavatnik National Awards recognize David Charbonneau's exoplanet discoveries, Phil Baran's natural product synthesis research, and Michael Rape's fundamental discoveries in ubiquitylation. The three Laureates receive $250,000 cash awards to support their future work.
The 'Path to 2025' Alzheimer's Disease Summit highlights the need for streamlined drug development to tackle the disease. The report estimates that current total cost of bringing an effective Alzheimer's treatment to market approaches $6 billion, nearly three times the industry average.
A landmark report identifies critical knowledge gaps in nutrition science, calling for research on environmental trends, lifecycle issues, and intervention gaps. The report aims to accelerate global commitment to solving malnutrition through evidence-based solutions.
Three winning solutions were selected from 64 submissions, including triple fortifying salt and microencapsulation of folic acid, aiming to improve interventions for preventing infant mortality and birth defects. Scientists Without Borders will now work with the solvers to advance their ideas into viable and scalable interventions.
The NYAS K-12 Science Education Initiative expands with Pathways to Science, providing curated science resources, online events, and community forums. The platform aims to improve science education in NYC by connecting teachers, students, and working scientists.
The NYAS China Conference showcased groundbreaking research on chemical biology, infectious diseases, genomic medicine, and neuroscience. Experts discussed innovative approaches to drug development, disease treatment, and brain growth, highlighting the importance of global collaboration.
Three New York high school students, Jedtsada Laucharoen, Alina Fradlis, and Michael Vishnevetsky, have won the prestigious Nobel Essay Contest. They will attend lectures by this year's Nobel Laureates, participate in the Prize Award Ceremony, and enjoy a traditional Swedish meal during their all-expense-paid trip to Sweden.
Zafra Lerman and Herman Winick will receive the Pagels Award for their tireless efforts on behalf of scientists' human rights. The award, given since 1979, recognizes individuals who have fought to protect freedom of science.
Three NYC students won the Grand Prize by writing essays on major scientific achievements by Nobel Prize winners, including physics, chemistry, and medicine. The winners will attend the Nobel prize ceremonies in December.
The New York Academy of Sciences launches a new science essay contest for NYC high school juniors, encouraging them to explore the impact of Nobel Prize-winning achievements on science and society. The contest aims to promote public awareness of the Nobel Prizes and their contributions to everyday life.
Researchers are developing new tests to identify illegal substances and methods used by athletes. Genetic engineering approaches also raise concerns as genes can be used to enhance performance via gene transfer methods.
The NY Academy of Sciences' Harbor Consortium recommends minimizing mercury emissions from coal combustion to reduce pollution in the New York/New Jersey harbor watershed. The group cites a direct link between atmospheric releases and mercury levels in fish, emphasizing the need for a national and international commitment.
The New York Academy of Sciences has launched a new website, eBriefings, which provides user-friendly access to top science and health issues. The platform features eBriefings on autism, adolescent brain development, and neuroethical challenges in cognitive enhancement and learning.
The article discusses the challenges of maintaining the global research commons, citing issues with existing institutions' lack of organization and staff, as well as national economic demands that hinder international collaborations. Experts emphasize the need to understand 'best practices' from the past to inform reform efforts.
Despite advancements in technology, reliable short-term earthquake predictions remain nearly impossible. Experts recommend redirecting funds to disaster management plans and building codes instead.
Arctic ground squirrels experience long periods of torpor punctuated by costly rewarming periods. Hibernation is about finding rest, not conserving energy, according to zoophysiologist Brian Barnes.
Researchers suggest that cells are programmed to self-destruct when isolated from their neighbors, potentially providing a key to fighting cancer and autoimmune diseases. This discovery could lead to new treatments by understanding how to disrupt the cell's suicidal tendencies.
Despite record unemployment rates for science-trained professionals, professors fail to encourage students to pursue careers outside the lab. Experts report that jobs in physical sciences are severely limited, leading many specialized workers to end up underemployed or in low-paying academic appointments.