SCIENCEMay 27 · 14:55 UTCSTAT NEWSSally Kornbluth

Opinion: MIT president: Why so many optimistic scientists are losing heart

The article discusses the role of optimism in scientific success, citing the author's personal experience of overcoming experimental failures in grad school. It highlights recent breakthroughs in 2026 but questions why many scientists are now losing hope despite these advancements.

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