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To A.I. Executives, We’re All Just ‘Meat Computers’
A term first used in philosophy and cognitive science circles has lately taken on a more ominous cast. Moo.
The science of connection
Anybody who loves animals would likely agree that they feel “better” around them.
5 science-backed ways parents can build a child’s confidence
Confidence is not something children magically “have” or “do not have.” It is built in small, repeatable moments: when a child is heard without being dismissed, encouraged without being overpraised, and guided without being controlled. Research-backed parenting practices point to a simple truth: children tend to feel more secure, capable, and resilient when home is predictable, warm, and emotionally steady. They also grow stronger when adults make room for effort, autonomy, movement, sleep, and good nutrition, because these basics shape learning, mood, and self-regulation. Here are five science-backed ways parents can help build lasting confidence in children.
Overnight Science Digest: Our ‘mere presence in a landscape’ affects wildlife behaviors
When Humans Went Away, the Wildlife Strayed – NY Times Massive butterfly swarm becomes the talk of Santa Cruz – SF Gate Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain’s tiny engines – Science…
GCU announces new pre-nursing associate of science degree
Grand Canyon University is expanding its healthcare pipeline with the launch of its first-ever associate degree program.
Get a little dirty while learning at Science Center’s GROW Gallery
Science isn’t just found in the lab. It can also be found by getting your hands dirty in the garden or down on the farm. GROW at the Saint Louis Science Center is celebrating its 10-year anniversar…
Scientists “recharge” damaged nerves to ease chronic pain
For millions battling chronic nerve pain, even the softest touch can feel agonizing — but scientists may have uncovered a radically new way to stop it at the source. Researchers at Duke University found that damaged nerves can be revived by supplying them with healthy mitochondria, the tiny energy producers inside cells.
Scientists discover atoms suddenly spinning backward in quantum experiment
Scientists have directly watched angular momentum move through a crystal for the very first time — and discovered a bizarre twist along the way. Using ultra-powerful terahertz laser pulses, researchers triggered tiny atomic rotations inside a quantum material and found that the direction of rotation can unexpectedly flip as momentum is transferred. The strange reversal happens because of the crystal’s underlying symmetry, creating an almost impossible-sounding effect where two rotations combine into one spinning the opposite way.
Scientists may have found the source of the most powerful neutrino ever detected
A mysterious particle from deep space has scientists buzzing after the most energetic neutrino ever detected slammed through the Mediterranean Sea. Now, researchers think they may have identified the cosmic “culprits” behind it: blazars — supermassive black holes blasting jets of matter straight toward Earth.
AI scans 400,000 Reddit posts and finds hidden Ozempic side effects
By analyzing over 400,000 Reddit posts, researchers discovered that users of popular GLP-1 weight-loss drugs frequently discussed unexpected symptoms like menstrual irregularities, chills, and hot flashes. The findings suggest AI could turn social media into a powerful early-warning system for spotting side effects that clinical trials may miss.
Scientists discover hidden driver of aging — Simple supplement reversed brain decline
A newly identified brain protein may play a major role in how the body ages. Researchers discovered that declining levels of Menin in the hypothalamus triggered inflammation, memory problems, bone loss, and other aging-related changes in mice. Restoring Menin reversed several of these effects, while a simple amino acid supplement called D-serine boosted cognition. The discovery opens a surprising new path for fighting age-related decline.
An egg-cellent activity
Local fifth-graders learn about science, engineering through project
Freud's century-old ideas are colliding with modern brain science in ways that could change how minds are treated
A new article published in the neurocognitive journal Entropy argues that Sigmund Freud's model of the mind, as well as more recent psychoanalytic theory, has similarities with the leading model in brain ...
Morgridges donate $85.2 million to renovate Science Hall
The donation to Science Hall covers more than half of the $163.2 million renovation cost.
Weather Chat | The science behind rainbows, halos & sundogs
Have you ever wondered how a rainbow forms or what that ring around the sun or the moon means?
Business Briefcase: New St. Luke’s college inaugural class opens
BETHLEHEM — St. Luke’s University Health Network on May 18 celebrated the opening of St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences, which operates on the campus of St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. The college offers the following program…
Uncovering the science of aurorae
The physics behind the northern lights is just as colorful as their mythology, and we have sought to understand these lights for a long time.
Penn College partners with Noodle to secure jobs for health science students
Now in its second year, Penn College’s ongoing partnership with the platform Noodle has enabled students in radiology and nursing to secure guaranteed jobs and employer student loan repayments.
New AI body map reveals obesity’s hidden attack on facial nerves
Scientists have created an AI-powered system that can scan and map an entire mouse body in extraordinary detail — and it just uncovered a surprising new effect of obesity. Beyond disrupting metabolism, obesity appears to damage facial sensory nerves linked to touch and sensation, while also triggering widespread inflammation across the body.
Scientists warn popular vitamin D supplement may have a “previously unknown” downside
A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D. Researchers found D3 not only boosts vitamin D status more efficiently, but may also play a unique role in helping the immune system fight off viruses and bacteria. The discovery is prompting scientists to rethink whether D3 should become the preferred choice for supplementation.
Wegovy linked to rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden blindness
A new analysis is raising concerns about Wegovy, the blockbuster weight-loss drug, after researchers found it may carry the highest risk of a rare “eye stroke” that can cause sudden vision loss. The study, based on millions of FDA side-effect reports, found the risk signal was nearly five times stronger for Wegovy than for Ozempic, despite both containing semaglutide.
Scientists just found a faster, cleaner way to extract lithium for EV batteries
A breakthrough lithium-extraction method could help solve one of clean energy’s dirtiest problems. Researchers at Columbia Engineering have developed a fast new technique that pulls lithium directly from salty underground brines using a temperature-sensitive solvent, avoiding the giant evaporation ponds that can take years and drain precious water supplies. Even better, the method works on low-quality lithium sources that current technologies struggle to use.
The Science of the Smile: Why it Can be Your Best Friend
The facial cues you provide to others can shape how they treat us. The latest emotion research shows how your smile can make you, and those you care about, happier.
Local students compete in State Science Day
COLUMBUS — Local students competed in the 2026 Ohio Academy of Science State Science Day on Saturday, May 16, hosted by The Ohio State University in Columbus.
Redwood City's Marine Science Institute gets fourth director
Lisa Biasillo is the new executive director at the helm of Redwood City’s Marine Science Institute, an environmental and experiential nonprofit educating the Peninsula’s children and families.
There’s Never Been a Better Time to Study Computer Science
Even as AI progresses, coders aren’t doomed.
Science news this week: Laotian 'death jar', climate change threatens rice crops, and an asthma drug treats tough cancer
May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
The 4th BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize Award Ceremony Concludes with Great Success
The 4th BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize Award Ceremony, organised by the Hong Kong Alliance of Technology and Innovation (HKATI) and title-sponsored by Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited (BOCHK), was concluded successfully. The Ceremony was officiated by distinguished guests including Mr Leung Chun-ying, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (NCCPPCC); Mr Zhang Yong, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central Peop
Moscow student graduates with passion for science
Hodge says science projects set her on path toward pursuing forensic pathology
Mind-bending scientific concepts leave this layman in science class every day
Science is found in so many places from the physical world to within the mind.
Scientists discover giant sea predator Tylosaurus rex that terrorized ancient oceans
A colossal new sea predator named Tylosaurus rex has been identified from fossils found in Texas, revealing a brutal 43-foot-long hunter that ruled ancient oceans 80 million years ago. The discovery not only introduces one of the biggest mosasaurs ever known, but also shakes up long-standing ideas about how these marine reptiles evolved.
How science guides fishery management
Science is the eyes and ears of fishery managers. Without science, managers would be groping in the dark as they try to solve resource problems and enhance fisheries. Let’s define what I mean by “science”. Dr. Greg Corace nicely summarized what science means in forest and wildlife management in his January 31, 2026, column in […]
U-2 spy plane arrives at National Museum of Nuclear Science and History
Albuquerque visitors can now see a Cold War U-2 spy plane up close at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.
Students combine art and environmental science
Students at JW Ray Learning Center are digging into environmental science through art. NBC 5’s Wayne Carter is in the classroom to share what the students are learning.
We're 'green chemists'—why we think this emerging science can transform the way the world uses its resources
Society depends on chemistry far more than we consciously realize, from medicines to energy to electronics. However, chemistry is viewed with as much apprehension as gratitude, because of the pollution ...
Burned USF Marine Science Lab’s aging roof had never been replaced
The University of South Florida Marine Science Lab that went up in flames earlier this month in St. Petersburg was up to code, inspection reports show.
Lego exhibit opens at Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Families can explore a new exhibit at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium in West Palm Beach this weekend.
Mysterious Earthquakes Strike Like Clockwork – We May Finally Know Why
The secrets of predictable faults.
Brentwood: Students Suffer Burns During Science Experiment at Adams Middle School
On Friday, two Heritage High School students were airlifted after an accident occurred during chemistry experiment demonstration.
Students combine art and science to spark conversation on environment
A Dallas ISD is using art to teach students about science, the environment and history.
Galaxy Zoo: Clump Scout II
Identify star-forming clumps in galaxy images, and help train machines to do the same.
Scientists discover thriving hard-substrate fauna in Oceania's deep sea
In the crushing darkness of the hadal zone—deep ocean trenches plunging 6,000 m to nearly 11,000 m—scientists have uncovered a hidden community. A study published in Science on May 14 reports the discovery ...
Dunbar Students Win International Science Awards
The Regeneron ISEF drew over 1,700 competitors from some 60 countries.
Studying the science of baseball
Testing equipment at the UMass Lowell Baseball Research Center.
Rediscovering science: New knowledge hidden in old data
What if the knowledge that could fuel the next scientific breakthrough has simply been forgotten in an old graph or table? Valuable scientific insights may already exist across decades of published experiments, ...
Health Science Major to Pursue a Future in Cancer Research and Medicine
Epidemiologist. Oncologist. Physician-scientist. CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) Health Science major Bryan Magana has big plans for the future.
Easton’s Science Center to Host Open House
The Francis Malcolm Science Center’s annual open house is this Saturday.
Physics explains why gold stays pristine
Metals like copper oxidize — reacting with oxygen in the air — but gold doesn’t, thanks to a quick switch in atom arrangement on its surface.
Bellevue teens targeting salmon die-offs and mental health win big at international science fair
Lakshmi Agrawal, a senior at Interlake High School, and Anusha Arora, a sophomore who also attends Interlake, were among more than 1,700 students from roughly 60 countries who competed at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix.
Michigan Matters: Detroit Grand Prix returns and Science Center's celestial focus
Hybrid AI: Combining Deterministic Analytics with LLM Reasoning
How AI architecture prevents plausible but wrong analytics
Frozen Microbes From The Distant Past Threaten To Wake Up, Ready To Infect People, Plants, And Animals
Despite lying idle for millennia, the pathogens can still be infectious.
Teaching preschoolers with food boosts science learning
"We want to encourage kids to get excited about science and be curious about the world around them."
Seven Florida State University faculty members elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Seven distinguished faculty members from Florida State University have been elected as new members of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of
Opinion | Court Cases About Money and Speech in Politics
Readers discuss court cases about campaign finance. Also: Computer science and the humanities.
The Center for Health and Human Rights, the Georgetown University Global Health Institute, the Georgetown University Americas Institute, and the Georgetown University Science, Technology, and International Affairs Program in Conversation with PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa
On April 30, 2026, the Center for Health and Human Rights, the Georgetown University Global Health Institute, the Georgetown University Americas Institute, and the Georgetown University Science, Technology, and International
‘Go for toilet’: Artemis II’s out-of-this-world plumbing problem
Investigate the engineering behind space toilets and discover how Artemis II’s crew solved a surprising plumbing problem in microgravity.
Ageing with purpose: the surprising science of frailty reversal
Two people of the same age can age very differently. Frailty helps explain why, and what can be done to reduce risk.
Infrasound: In 1998, Vic Tandy's Lab Appeared To Be Haunted. To Work Out What Was Going On, He Brought A Sword To Work
When an engineer experienced a spooky phenomenon in the lab, he did what any scientist would – wrote a paper about it.
Meet DFP Spring Fellow, Nicholas Gonzalez, Northwestern University -
Nicholas R. Gonzalez is a second-year doctoral student in the Department of Political Science at Northwestern University. His subfield is American politics, with research interests spanning political behavior, urban politics, and the intersections of race, class, [...]
Riverhead Board Unswayed By Public Objections to Taking of Science Center Property
The Riverhead Town Board seemed unmoved by hours of comment at a public hearing Wednesday evening on its plan to take the property adjacent to the Town Square owned by the Long Island Science Center through eminent domain. In 2020, the Science Center had proposed to build a new 24,000-square-foot, $13.5 million attraction at the
Indira Mysorekar, PhD, named vice dean for research, basic science and graduate studies
Penn State College of Medicine has appointed Indira U. Mysorekar, PhD, as vice dean for research, basic science and graduate studies.
Scottsdale Community College breaks ground on new equine science facility at WestWorld
Scottsdale Community College broke ground Wednesday on a new 22,000-square-foot equine science facility at WestWorld of Scottsdale.
Novartis says Avidity's science could apply beyond muscular dystrophies
Novartis eyes Alzheimer's and Parkinson's as it looks to expand the AOC platform acquired in its $12 billion Avidity Biosciences buyout.
Almost 50% of Preventable Cancers Linked to Just Two Lifestyle Habits
We have the power to make great change.
The unexpected science hiding in Dante’s ‘Inferno’
The poem appears to have geophysics and geology that was not understood in medieval times.
UNT launches new Bachelor of Science in AI
The University of North Texas is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, preparing students for careers in machine learning, AI systems and emerging technologies.
Anavex Life Sciences Receives Expected Nasdaq Delinquency Notification
Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (“Anavex” or the “Company”)(Nasdaq: AVXL), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced it received anexpected delinquency notification letter (the “Notice”) from the Listing QualificationsDepartment of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on May 20, 2026.
The Rockefeller University » How research assistant positions at Rockefeller help launch careers in science
Rockefeller musicians find joy in performing, but also community and inspiration in the creative practice.
How the Clinical & Translational Science Institute at UCLA Health advances medicine from bench to bedside
Clinical trials are at the heart of UCLA Health’s Clinical & Translational Science Institute
Dental science takes flight: UAB crafts prosthetic beak for Birmingham Zoo bird
Dental science takes flight: UAB crafts prosthetic beak for Birmingham Zoo bird
Surprising study finds beef doesn’t worsen blood sugar or diabetes risk
A new clinical trial suggests that eating beef every day may not be as risky for people with prediabetes as many assume. Researchers found that adults who ate 6–7 ounces of beef daily for a month showed no worsening in blood sugar control, insulin function, inflammation, or other key markers linked to type 2 diabetes when compared to people eating poultry instead.
MICRO Summit Returns to Northwestern
Led by Professor Cécile Chazot, the program brought undergraduate researchers from across the country together for three days of scientific exchange, career development, and mentorship in materials science and engineering.
Scientists uncover cancer-causing chemicals hidden in everyday foods
Scientists have identified potentially cancer-causing chemicals hiding in many everyday foods, especially those exposed to high heat cooking methods like grilling, roasting, smoking, and frying. The compounds, known as PAHs, can form during cooking or enter foods through contamination, raising concerns about long-term health risks.
Advanced Talent Development at the National Science Foundation | The Foundation for American Innovation
Today, I submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Programs.
Scientists warn that current vitamin B12 guidelines may be putting your brain at risk
Getting enough vitamin B12 to meet current health guidelines may not actually be enough to protect the aging brain. Researchers at UC San Francisco found that older adults with “normal” but lower levels of active B12 showed signs of slower thinking, delayed visual processing, and more damage to the brain’s white matter — the communication highways that help different brain regions work together.
Rediscovering science: new knowledge hidden in old data
What if some of the most important scientific discoveries are already hidden in data collected years ago? Researchers at Tohoku University are exploring how AI and data-driven science can reveal new insights from past experiments and scientific literature. Their review highlights how old data could help accelerate discoveries in chemistry and materials science.
Scientists discover a strange hidden state in “sandwich” molecules
Scientists have uncovered a strange hidden structure formed during the creation of metallocenes, a class of sandwich-like molecules used in everything from catalysis to medicine. The newly characterized intermediate features a rare “double ring-slip,” where both carbon rings partially detach from the metal atom. By finally observing this fleeting state, researchers gained fresh insight into how these molecules assemble and transform.
World Health Assembly endorses resolution on precision medicine
At the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly, Member States endorsed a new resolution on Precision medicine: a path towards targeted, personalized and equitable care, taking an important step towards advancing precision medicine as part of efforts to strengthen equitable, effective and sustainable health systems. Precision medicine refers to the use of clinical, molecular, genomic and other health data to inform prevention, diagnosis and treatment, taking into account variability while applying appropriate ethical and legal safeguards. When integrated responsibly into health systems, precision approaches can improve outcomes across different disease areas and across the life course – from cancer and rare diseases to infectious diseases, maternal, newborn and child health, mental health and noncommunicable diseases. The resolution reflects rapid advances in genomics, diagnostics, data science and digital health, alongside widening global inequities in access to these innovations. Many populations – particularly in low- and middle-income countries – remain underrepresented in data and research, limiting the public health impact of precision medicine and risking the widening of health disparities if action is not taken now. "Precision medicine is not an aspirational idea for health delivery in the future – it is already transforming lives across the world. But its benefits remain out of reach for too many and the research driving progress is concentrated in high income countries. This WHA resolution gives global health leaders, ministries of health, and WHO a clear mandate: to act. From infant screening to setting up genomic databases WHO will work with countries to bring about the power of these innovations." Dr Meg Doherty, Director Science for HealthThrough the resolution, Member States commit to developing and strengthening national policies, infrastructure, workforce capacity and governance frameworks to support the safe, ethical and equitable integration of precision medicine into health systems, aligned with universal health coverage. This includes promoting affordability, ensuring inclusive research and data systems, strengthening regulation and data governance, and fostering collaboration across sectors and regions.WHO is requested to provide technical and normative support, review and coordinate existing guidance, facilitate global and regional collaboration, and develop a Global Strategy on Precision Medicine to guide equitable and context‑appropriate implementation. WHO stands ready to support Member States through tools such as a country maturity model for countries to self-assess capacity in implementing precision medicine depending on their context. In the immediate term WHO will map all existing guidance and frameworks and host extensive consultations with interest holders globally.By placing equity, inclusion and public value at the centre of precision medicine, the resolution reinforces WHO’s commitment to ensuring that scientific advances benefit all people, everywhere, and that no one is left behind in the next era of health innovation."By uniting people-centered healthcare with innovation, precision medicine has the potential to transform lives. This resolution helps ensure those advances serve the shared goal of health for all." Dr Sylvie Briand, Chief Scientist For further information please visit the Health Topic: Genomics
Hubble Captures Galaxy Cluster
Hubble captured this scene of galaxy cluster MACS J1141.6-1905 in visible and infrared light. The cluster is around four billion light-years away.
Titanic artifact exhibit opens at Great Lakes Science Center
People can see how the more than 1,300 ticketed passengers lived during their short voyage.
Will science scandals ruin reputation of century-old journal Nature in China?
Chinese academic watchdogs and online detectives are exposing growing numbers of problematic papers in Nature journals.
Google I/O showed how the path for AI-driven science is shifting
Two years ago, an AI tool won Google DeepMind a Nobel. Researchers are now climbing toward a new goal.
Science with Stevie: Rip Currents
Meteorologist Stevie Daniels explains the importance of understanding the risk of rip currents in this Science with Stevie segment!
Guest post: How CMIP7 will shape the next wave of climate science
Hundreds of scientists in dozens of institutions are embarking on the next phase of the world’s largest coordinated climate-modelling effort.
Charter School Makes Waves in Science, Tech, and Engineering
Three 8th grade teams were selected from BFCCPS following an in school STEAM student showcase.
If Majoring In Computer Science Is Doomed Due To AI, The Latest Claim Is That Majoring In Philosophy Is The Next Best Choice
Some say computer science as a major in college is doomed due to AI. The claim is that majoring in philosophy is better. I tackle this. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
Young scientists show off projects at St. James the Apostle School
Students at Saint James the Apostle School in Carmel had the chance to delve deeply into a project of interest for the school’s annual Science Fair.
A Simple Chore Could Help Calm Your Mind, And It's Popular With Zen Monks
"It can start to function more like a mindfulness exercise."
Learning to teach, learning to discover
Nik Sandu, an MIT materials science and engineering major and student teacher, combines research in earth sciences and magnetic materials with classroom teaching and community involvement as she prepares for a PhD.
UW-Madison Science Hall receives gift
After receiving a large donation, UW-Madison's Science Hall will undergo a major renovation after receiving a large donation.
Science Saturdays at Hagley Museum Bring Hands-On STEM Activities to Families
Every second and fourth Saturday of the month through December, Hagley Museum is hosting Science Saturdays to engage families in learning about STEM.
Iconic UW–Madison Science Hall to get major makeover thanks to $85.2M donation
MADISON (WKOW) — The University of Wisconsin–Madison will renovate its historic Science Hall starting in 2027 thanks to an $85.2 million gift from alumni John and Tashia Morgridge.
James Webb discovers a rare giant planet with surprisingly Earth-like temperatures
Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have uncovered a rare world unlike anything in our solar system — a giant planet about the size of Saturn with surprisingly Earth-like temperatures and an atmosphere packed with methane. The planet, TOI-199b, sits more than 330 light-years away and is one of the first known “temperate” gas giants ever studied in detail.