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Today, Congress certified the results of the 2024 election. This marks the completion of an election cycle that faced many challenges, including foreign interference and threats of violence. Yet despite all of this, we can take pride that our elections were executed safely, efficiently, and effectively – thanks in large part to the tremendous work … Continued
When the FDA approved the first birth control pill in 1960, it was a paradigm-altering moment in reproductive healthcare, giving women greater control over their reproductive lives. Sixty-four years later, another milestone arrived. For the first time in the United States, a daily birth control pill is available without a prescription, Opill. Opill is more … Continued
At the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, our call is to create and support enduring solutions to the interconnected challenges that face humanity and nature. Central to this mission is support for scientific inquiry, which often seeks to answer fundamental questions about the world and is essential for laying the groundwork for future breakthroughs and … Continued
Anyone who has wandered by the glowing exhibits of mesmerizing jellyfish or seen children press their noses to the glass of the iconic Kelp Forest exhibit can understand why the Monterey Bay Aquarium is beloved by children and adults alike worldwide. Beyond offering extraordinary experiences that inspire awe and wonder, the Aquarium is also a … Continued
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In the Temusai Kuras village in Siak District, Indonesia, rows of spiky plants span the peatlands. These are Mahkota Siak pineapples, a dwarf variety with a red crown base that lightens when it’s ripe. But what these pineapples lack in size, they more than make up for in the critical role they serve in protecting … Continued
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A region renowned for its rich biodiversity and dense tropical rainforests, Southwest Papua in Indonesia is home to many Indigenous communities who have stewarded these lands for generations. In a series of landmark victories, several Indigenous communities across Southwest Papua have recently achieved the long-sought recognition of their land rights. With official recognition of their … Continued
The vast depths of the ocean, teeming with mysterious animals and unknown phenomena, remain one of the least explored environments on Earth. Though much is left to be understood about the ocean, its processes, and inhabitants, the groundbreaking work of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has been revealing new insights and discoveries since … Continued
Since its inception in 1991, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford has stood as a paragon of world-class pediatric and obstetric care. It has not only become a center for cutting-edge medical research and treatment, but also a place where children and their families can find comfort, and even joy, in the midst of difficult times. … Continued
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In the world of science, it isn’t always clear how a line of research will impact the world. It takes experimentation, tenacity, and the ability to follow curiosity wherever it leads. It’s that last element — that scientific freedom — that can be especially powerful. For some scientists, an unrestricted grant early in their career can … Continued
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At first glance, the dozens of snoozing elephant seals scattered across the beach at Año Nuevo Reserve don’t look much like elite athletes. With the occasional snort, only a few look up as ecologist Dr. Roxanne Beltran and her team of students arrive at the beach for their regular observations of the seals at sunset. … Continued
