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These young scientists are making waves in their own ways. Keep an eye on them—great things are ahead

Using viruslike particles to deliver therapies safely and effectively

On safeguarding independent research in the age of big tech

The story of the author’s extremely early career

On fighting for truth, inclusion and the next generation of scientists

Mimicking the chemistry of outer space to explain how planets form

It’s a complicated time to be a young scientist in America. Lessons from history can tell us what the future might hold

Clocking the electrical messages between neurons using fluorescence

The great American brain drain could define science for a generation

On steering the path forward for research and innovation

Explaining how climate change affects ecological diversity and human health

Despite funding woes, American scientists are finding reasons for optimism

Making catalysts used in industrial processes hardier and more effective

Scientists are seen as oddballs, and that’s a problem

The federal funding system for scientific research in the U.S. is crumbling. Here’s how it can be rebuilt

Creating artificial-intelligence tools for cancer detection

Applying new tools to behavioral tests to discern how we learn

Robots and AI are running experiments around the clock, from battery chemistry to cancer therapies. But can they be trusted to get it right?

Scientific American used expert recommendations and data analysis to identify 28 exceptional early-career researchers

Inventing better materials to improve solar energy