Science news this week May 16, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating ...

From cancer cures to maps of the universe ...

The history of science and technology is marked by major breakthroughs—the theory of evolution, the splitting of the atom, the development of antibiotics—and a research team including faculty at ...

The 2026 Breakthrough Prize honored advances in dark matter, quantum physics, gene editing and nonlinear mathematics.

Northwestern University recently awarded more than $2 million to eight innovative projects, including ones with Northwestern Engineering researchers, through the Pat & Shirley Ryan Family Research ...

Science is a series of milestones, from fundamental discoveries to innovative technologies. Each one acts like a building block, supporting the next breakthrough and paving the way for future ...

UB’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) launched its Dissemination and Implementation Science Core in 2025. Starting Feb. 9, the core will offer a new Dissemination and Implementation ...

Nebraska’s meat science department is celebrating its 100th birthday, and the impact of the program runs deep in the ...