Lena, 36, is a Science & Research Correspondent based in Washington D.C. (originally Moscow, Russia), specializing in medical research, space, and climate topics. With a background as a biochemist, she provides insightful analysis on emerging scientific breakthroughs.
Citizens on X are buzzing about AI's transformative role in science, while also reflecting on trust in news, the human experience in academia, and the evolving definition of scientific truth.
The year 2026 has brought significant scientific developments, from a breakthrough bowel cancer trial to new multispectral camera technology and China's sci-tech talent visa. However, concerns loom over proposed cuts to NASA's astrophysics budget, threatening the US space program.