Research

New Research Challenges the Concept of a Cyclic Universe, Reinforcing the Big Bang Singularity

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Berkeley, California — A recent mathematical analysis suggests that a cyclical model of the universe, where it expands and contracts in a repetitive cycle, is unlikely. This challenges the notion of a “big bounce” as the alternative origin of the universe to the widely accepted “big bang.” Researchers contend that the fundamental laws of physics may prevent such a repeating cosmos. In a traditional big bang scenario, the universe is believed to have erupted from an incredibly dense singularity, leading to continuous expansion. Conversely, proponents of the big bounce theory argue that the universe could … Read more

Judge Overturns Controversial Trump-Era NIH Grant Cuts, Reinstating Funding for Vital Research Areas

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Washington — A federal judge has invalidated several directives from the Trump administration that led to the cancellation of numerous National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants. Many of these funded research on critical topics such as diversity, gender identity, and vaccine skepticism. Dr. Peter Lurie, head of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, remarked that the orders to terminate grants linked to “DEI”—diversity, equity, and inclusion—were found to be both arbitrary and unlawful. His organization was one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit challenging the administration’s actions. The ruling was issued by … Read more

Federal Judge Compels NIH to Reinstate Diversity Research Grants, Igniting New Conversations on Equity in Science

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A federal judge in Washington ordered the National Institutes of Health to reinstate a set of research grants focused on enhancing diversity within the biomedical field. The verdict emerged from a dispute over funding allocations intended for projects that promote inclusivity and broaden participation in health research. The controversy traces back to the NIH’s decision to cut funding for certain grants that aimed to support underrepresented groups in scientific research. Critics of this move argued that the decision undermined efforts to create a more equitable environment in the research community. The NIH had justified its … Read more

Harvard Alumni Rally with 12,000 Signatures to Challenge Trump’s $3 Billion Research Funding Freeze

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More than 12,000 alumni from Harvard University have rallied behind their institution, calling on a federal judge to consider an amicus brief that aims to protect the university from what they label as a significant threat tied to the Trump administration’s freeze of nearly $3 billion in federal research funding. This appeal, submitted on Monday, marks a notable display of support following Harvard’s legal action against the White House, initiated in April. The 14-page amicus brief asserts that the administration’s actions are a broad and unlawful attempt to exert control over Harvard’s academic priorities, thereby … Read more