Stories by Katia Riddle
Katia Riddle
Correspondent, Science Desk
By Katia Riddle
Scientists in 'autonomous laboratories' are starting to outsource work to robots
Katia Riddle | Jun 5, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Scientists are building autonomous robotic labs powered by artificial intelligence. The goal, they say, is for these robots to take over human researchers' most laborious, time-consuming tasks.
By Katia Riddle
President Trump seeks control of science fundingKatia Riddle | Jun 3, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
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Researchers say the Trump administration is finding new ways to punish scienceKatia Riddle | May 21, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
By Katia Riddle
Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on researchScott Neuman, Katia Riddle | Apr 28, 2026, 10:32 PM UTC
By Katia Riddle
'Self-aware' robots can learn complex tasks by watching humans. Is that a good thing?Katia Riddle | Apr 24, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC
We can't all be astronauts, but the Artemis II crew has fitness lessons for everyone
The Artemis II astronauts don't have a lot of space to exercise. That's why they've got the flywheel — a small device that can be used for strength and cardio workouts.
Katia Riddle | Apr 9, 2026, 5:41 PM UTC
