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Explore the critical challenges facing scientific research and discovery in this 50-minute panel discussion from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. Examine how scientific discoveries that range from cosmic exploration to electric grid technology serve as fundamental drivers of human knowledge expansion and future stewardship. Analyze the growing tensions between declining trust in scientific experts and the collaborative nature of scientific inquiry, while investigating how intellectual property disputes and security concerns threaten the open exchange of research. Learn from distinguished speakers including Maria Leptin, Alexi Robichaux, Daniel Skovronsky, Sylvia Earle, and Magdalena Skipper as they discuss strategies for maintaining science as a catalyst for future discovery. Understand the importance of transparency, consistency, and accountability in rebuilding trust in scientific institutions and research processes. Gain insights into how the global community can balance the need for scientific collaboration with legitimate security and intellectual property concerns to ensure continued scientific progress.
