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Cosmology Enters the Precision Era With powerful new tools, scientists are putting the universe’s origin stories to the test

Cosmology is becoming a precision science. A new generation of instruments are unlocking novel discoveries in cosmology, creating a path to understanding the universe. Learn more about this exciting field: www.kavlifoundation.org/news/cosmolo...

#KavliAstro

Applications for the summer school Mathematical Methods in Computational Neuroscience are open! In collaboration with @kavlintnu.bsky.social, lectures and seminars in Norway will cover important methods in computational neuroscience research. #KavliNeuro Apply by Mar. 15 and share: compneuronrsn.org

Deepening Understanding of Public Trust in Science Understanding the Nuances of Public Sentiment on Science

Trust in science is getting attention, including at #AAASmtg. The 'war on science' isn't what many assume. The Kavli Sparks program gathered scientists to examine data on public sentiment on science and science funding, challenging assumptions. Learn more: bit.ly/4kTLBDK

Energy Department Announces Members of the Office of Science Advisory Committee, Strengthening Gold Standard Science in America The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the chair and members of the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee, a unified advisory body that will provide independent advice on compl...

Kavli President Cynthia Friend has been appointed to the @departmentofenergy.bsky.social’s Office of Science Advisory Committee, which brings together scientific leaders to provide independent guidance on key technical challenges and research priorities shaping the future of fundamental science.

Behavioral and Evolutionary Adaptations to Changing Environments <p>In this webinar, the speaker will cover data visualization in MATLAB for new users and brush up on topics for those who are familiar with MATLAB coding. </p>

Register for “Behavioral & Evolutionary Adaptations to Changing Environments" here: neuronline.sfn.org/scientific-r...
#KavliNeuro

How does evolution influence the brain and its ability to adapt? Join Kavli & @sfn.org on Feb. 18, 11am–12pm EST with PhDs Marco Gallio, Katja Reinhard & Sophie Caron to explore advances in #neuroscience and the mechanisms of flexibility and adaptation. ⬇️

Exploring the Next Frontier in Nanoscience Q&A with Andrei Faraon, director of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute at Caltech

We recently had the privilege of meeting Andrei Faraon, William L. Valentine Professor at @caltech.edu and Director of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute to discuss his vision for KNI and the future of nanoscale engineering.

We look forward to seeing his impact at KNI. 

Read the Q&A: bit.ly/4puGhHn

@futurehousesf.bsky.social #KavliNeuro #AIforScience #Neuroscience #ScientificCareers

We're supporting one Fellow in the 2026 FutureHouse AI-for-Science Independent Postdoctoral Fellowship, focused on AI-enabled neuroscience research in collaboration with a Kavli Institute advisor.

FutureHouse will host an applicant info session tomorrow
Jan 9 | 10am PT

Register: bit.ly/4qcAo2T

At the #AAS247 Fred Kavli Plenary Lecture, Dr. Daniella “Dani” Mendoza DellaGiustina of the University of Arizona shared new insights from OSIRIS-REx, including what Bennu’s samples are revealing about the early Solar System.

A great start to the meeting!

#KavliAstro #NASA #OSIRISREx #Bennu

Earlier this year, the science community was invited to nominate scientists whose basic research transformed science. The next prize, which awards $1 million in three fields will be announced on June 10, 2026.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q1s1Xh

#2025YearInReview #TheKavliPrize

In 2025, we shared top tips and insights from our 5-year Science Public Engagement Partnership (SciPEP) with the U.S. DOE Office of Science. SciPEP helped shape national conversations on basic science communication.

Explore via #SciPEP or summary report: https://bit.ly/44r1Zob

#EndOfYearHighlights

In June, we announced the Scialog®: Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems Awards, which bring together researchers from across neuroscience, ecology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to team up on high-risk, high-reward ideas.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48X0waI

#KavliNeuro #EndofYearHighlights 

The Kavli Berkeley Discovery Fellows program was piloted at the Kavli Energy Nanoscience Institute at UC Berkeley. It innovates a new approach to building research independence, preparing students to become tomorrow’s leaders in nanoscience.

https://bit.ly/3KJpEtn

#KavliNano #EndofYearHighlights 

Earlier this month, we announced the first awards from our Instrumentation for Astrophysics program, supporting next-gen instruments to expand mid-sized telescopes at Lick and McDonald Observatories.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48Q6zxC

#KavliAstro #EndofYearHighlights

Meet the members of the 2026 Kavli Prize Selection Committees in Astrophysics, Nanoscience, and Neuroscience.

These renowned scientists play an important role of selecting basic research breakthroughs that push the boundaries of frontier science.

https://bit.ly/44ofQM3

#2025YearInReview

Our Ethics, Science, and the Public initiative supports engaging communities on ethical issues from scientific discovery and equips scientists to navigate them. In 2025, we funded new projects advancing ethical and societal reflection in research.

https://bit.ly/4j25mIc

#EndOfYearHighlights

Earlier this year, we co-hosted the Neurobiology in Changing Environments symposium with the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, exploring how neurobiology intersects with environmental change—and the opportunities ahead.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YAwi8l

#KavliNeuro #EndOfYearHighlights

In May, we celebrated our partnership with the Rice-led Carbon Hub, uniting science, industry, and policy to reimagine carbon as a high-value nanomaterial. Advances in carbon synthesis could help decarbonize materials like steel.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4acJfMS

#KavliNano #EndofYearHighlights

In April, members of the Via Project gathered at Yale University. We're proud to support this groundbreaking effort to unlock new insights into dark matter, the structure of our Galaxy, and dwarf galaxies.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48U2yrN

#KavliAstro #EndofYearHighlights

@alleninstitute.org @hhmi-science.bsky.social @dandiarchive.org @nwb.org

How much new science can come from data that already exists? The 2025 NeuroData Discovery Grants support researchers using open neuroscience datasets to reveal new insights and fuel discovery. Learn more: bit.ly/4oSFxvs

#Neuroscience #OpenData #KavliNeuro #NWB #DANDI

Applications to host a Civic Science Fellow will close on Monday (December 15).

If you are interested in hosting a fellow, apply now to become a host partner institution for the 2026-2027 cohort: bit.ly/47gHtXJ

@danafoundation.bsky.social

Congratulations Sera!

Former Civic Science Fellow Leanna Kalinowski worked with Neuromatch (The Kavli Foundation + Dana Foundation's support) to help scientists bring civic science into their research.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ku4S0v

Apply to host a 2026–27 Fellow by Dec 15: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ

@ucscscience.bsky.social @utaustin.bsky.social

The Kavli Foundation, the WoodNext Foundation, and Partners Announce… Collaborative awards will bring new technology to mid-sized observatories, accelerating discovery in planetary and stellar science.

Inaugural awards from our Instrumentation for Astrophysics program will bring advanced instruments to
@lickobservatory.bsky.social and @mcdonaldobs.bsky.social, expanding what mid-sized telescopes can do.

🔗 bit.ly/4pXxKNX

#KavliAstro #Astrophysics #Astrophotonics #Polarimetry #PlanetFormation

Happening now at the 2025 MRS Fall Meeting (at Hynes, Level 3, Ballroom B):

“Accelerating Materials Design with AI Emulators and Generators” by Tian Xie (Microsoft Research AI for Science): https://bit.ly/4rbEyJa

@materials-mrs.bsky.social

Happening now at the 2025 MRS Fall Meeting (Hynes, Level 3, Ballroom B):

The Kavli Foundation Early Career Lectureship in Materials Science: “III-Nitride Ferroelectrics-From Basic Science to Scalable Technology” featuring Deep Jariwala (University of Pennsylvania): https://bit.ly/4a4PNNk

@narayansankaran.bsky.social @ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social