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Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences prepares for its inaugural class
Officials said the school met its enrollment goal of around 85 students, including incoming ninth graders and a smaller group of incoming sophomores.
Could less caffeine be the smarter performance enhancer? Scientists find a surprising sweet spot
Think of an athlete eyeing the finish line—could a single shot of caffeine be the difference between a podium finish and a personal best? For decades, runners and cyclists have treated the stimulant as ...
Indonesian Academy of Sciences launches journal with Taylor & Francis
Publication will be "source of original research spanning science, technology, mathematics and the social sciences"
X-Ray Specs for the World’s Oldest, Sealed Letters
A team of historians, scientists and engineers has developed a portable X-ray scanner to study 4,000-year-old letters encased in clay envelopes.
Finnish scientist Wickström awarded Körber Prize for cell research
Finnish researcher Sara Wickström has been awarded the Körber European Science Prize for discovering that cells sense physical forces, a finding that might open new possibilities for the treatment of ...
Chinese scientists create battery that works comfortably way above boiling point
The tiny ceramic-based lithium-ion battery can withstand heat and still operate at up to 150 degrees Celsius, making it a safer power source.
Learn Science with Dr. V: Does your weight change with location?
How much do you weigh in Ruidoso? Do you think you would weigh the same in places like Corpus Christi or Galveston, which are at sea level?
Two marsupial species once known to science only from fossils, and thought lost for more than 6,000 years, have been confirmed alive in the rainforests of New Guinea’s Vogelkop Peninsula — a discovery made possible by old museum specimens, rare field photographs, fossil fragments and the knowledge of Indigenous Tambrauw and Maybrat elders.
Two marsupials known to science only from fossils, and presumed gone for more than 6,000 years, have turned out to be alive in the rainforests of the Vogelkop Peninsula in Indonesian Papua. The finding was published in March in the Records of the Australian Museum, and it leaned less on a lucky expedition than on […]
Experts on history, politics reflect on U.S. 250th birthday milestone
As our nation’s celebration of its 250th birthday approaches, experts in history and political science at Virginia Tech can provide perspectives on how far the United States of America has advanced since its founding and the issues that will influence where it goes next.
Opinion | The I Ching, Leibniz and AI: how old China-West links shaped modern science
The connection between Chinese civilisation and Western scientific thinking is far deeper and more intricate than commonly understood.
Scientists design a clay that can prevent fruits and vegetables from rotting too quickly
Avocados from Chile, bananas from Costa Rica, tomatoes from southern Spain, mangoes from Brazil. A large share of the fruit and vegetables we eat have traveled across the globe before they reach store ...
Listening for quantum oscillations in the Kondo insulator YbB12
Magnetic quantum oscillations have been unexpectedly observed in insulators, where freely moving charge carriers are not expected to exist. A joint study by researchers from Tokyo University of Science, The University of Tokyo, and Kobe University investigated this puzzling behavior in the Kondo insulator YbB12 using ultrasound. While no oscillations were detected in the insulating state, clear signals emerged after the material became metallic, offering new insight into unusual quantum behavior in next-generation materials.
NASA’s Cold Atom Lab is creating one of the weirdest forms of matter in space
NASA’s upgraded Cold Atom Lab is turning the International Space Station into a frontier for quantum research, creating ultra-cold matter that behaves in astonishing ways. The experiments could unlock new discoveries about the universe while paving the way for powerful future technologies in space and on Earth.
Meteorite reveals a lost moon-sized world from the dawn of the solar system
A rare meteorite has revealed evidence of a massive lost world that once orbited the young Sun before being destroyed in a catastrophic collision. The discovery suggests some early planets formed from dramatically different materials than Earth and Mars, rewriting part of the solar system’s origin story.
Scientists open a million-year-old time capsule hidden beneath New Zealand
A cave in New Zealand has yielded fossils from a lost ecosystem that existed about 1 million years ago, including a possible flying ancestor of the kākāpō. The discovery reveals that volcanoes and climate upheaval were reshaping the country’s wildlife and driving extinctions long before humans arrived.
NMSU research program helps computer science students picture a Ph.D. path
NMSU computer science students joined a national undergraduate research program that helps students explore research careers and prepare for graduate school.
New Health Science High School looks to strengthen career-building opportunities
Students could get hands-on experience at hospitals through the proposed school, which would be set in a traditional school.
'You're picking who gets protected': Scientists raise concerns about beachfront hardened structures
The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission's Science Panel draft report was released as the state Senate is considering rolling back the long-standing ban on structures like seawalls and groins along the coast. The scientists warned policymakers to be cautious about changes.
Doctors Thought It Was Asthma. A.I. Flagged a Serious Heart Problem.
Artificial intelligence programs can spot patterns in electrocardiograms that humans miss. Now, one program is going to be widely available — for free — to doctors.
A look at the science that's been lost on long COVID
Since President Trump took office, hundreds of experts advising on science and research issues have been dismissed. One committee was on long COVID, an issue that doctors are desperate for help with.
Caring for Memphis: 63% of Memphis Top Doctors Affiliated with UT Health Sciences
63% of Memphis Top Doctors Affiliated with UT Health Sciences
We must support 'strange' science, RNA biologist Jeff Coller writes in The New York Times
Without federal funding, American researchers can't chase scientific questions that may lead to lifesaving cures, Hopkins RNA biologist Jeff Coller writes in 'The New York Times'
How This Common Painkiller Is Stopping Cancer From Spreading, Scientists Reveal - Futura-Sciences
Guess Who? The Painkiller Hiding a Secret Weapon Riddle: it’s in countless family medicine cabinets. It’s the go-to when fever or pain strikes. For more than half a century, scientists have known about its anticancer properties. Some even believe it might lower the risk of metastases—those are the little troublemakers...
UNCW Launches Bachelor of Science in Data Science Program
A new undergraduate program in data science will be offered at UNCW beginning in August 2026.
NSF Cuts Hundreds of Science Program Budgets by Up To 30%
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has slashed budgets for hundreds of its basic science programs for the remainder of this fiscal year, according to an 18 June memo obtained by Science.
Famous Pink Planet Mystery Decoded: JWST Says Salt Clouds are the Culprit
This Magenta world's strange atmosphere made no sense until JWST found intriguing clouds made of salt.
Scientists stumped by bird that “shouldn’t exist”—rare discovery shocks experts - Futura-Sciences
A Bird That Defies the Rulebook In a typically peaceful backyard in Texas, birdwatchers were caught off guard when an unfamiliar bird swooped onto the scene. It baffled observers: clearly neither a typical blue jay nor a full-fledged green jay. What was it? The answer would turn out to be...
Grape seeds from Texas are going to space
Your next bottle of red could come from seeds that orbited Planet Earth.
Celebrating the Outstanding Spring 2026 Graduates from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences’ Colleges and Schools
Each year, outstanding graduates from the colleges and schools within Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University are recognized with Commencement awards honoring academic excellence, leadership, service and contributions to their professions and communities. Congratulations to the Spring 2026 honorees. Alumni Association Outstanding Scholar Awards Ellmer College of Health Sciences at Old Dominion University Jodee Pugh Ellmer School of Nursing at Old Dominion University
Celebrating the Outstanding Spring 2026 Graduates from Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences’ Colleges and Schools
Each year, outstanding graduates from the colleges and schools within Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University are recognized with Commencement awards honoring academic excellence, leadership, service and contributions to their professions and communities. Congratulations to the Spring 2026 honorees. Alumni Association Outstanding Scholar Awards Ellmer College of Health Sciences at Old Dominion University Jodee Pugh Ellmer School of Nursing at Old Dominion University
Computer science graduate Anthony Burrows set to begin pursuing second bachelor’s in engineering this fall
Burrows, a member of the UMSL’s men’s tennis team, first came to the university as part of a cohort of 20 students from The Bahamas.
Scientists discover ancient neurons that control attention
Neurons tucked away in an ancient part of the brain control the ability to pay attention by suppressing distractions and directing focus. The discovery of these neurons in mice by Johns Hopkins University ...
N.C. A&T College of Education Earns Top National Rating in Science of Reading Teacher Preparation
The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program in the College of Education (CoEd) at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University has earned an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well it prepares future teachers to teach reading to elementary students.
Science Hill HS names Tom Poisal assistant athletic director
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City Schools announced on Monday that Tom Poisal has been named assistant athletic director at Science Hill High School. According to a news release from the sc…
A spider new to science got an Oregon naming ceremony, and locals helped choose its name
The name means "cave spider" in Sahaptin, the Native language traditionally spoken in the area where the spider was discovered.
Putnam Science Academy closes after losing accreditation, facing financial turmoil
Putnam Science Academy, a for-profit boarding school known for its standout basketball program, has closed, according to a letter attributed to school president Tieqiang Ding that was circulating on social […]
Office of Naval Research rolls out new science and technology strategy
The office also wants closer ties to industry and troops to get new equipment to the field faster.
Mental health counselor charged with ethics violation
The Iowa Board of Behavioral Health Professionals has disclosed disciplinary charges it filed last summer against a mental health counselor.
New-to-science spider builds trap that flings ants into the air
A spider living in the rainforests of Queensland, Australia, builds a snare trap reminiscent of a Roman-era ballista weapon that it uses to catapult green tree ants into a web 30 centimetres above
How menopause radically changes the brain
The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we’re learning that the long-term impact needn’t be all bad
WMO Executive Council seeks to balance growing demands for science and services
“The demand for what WMO delivers and what National Meteorological and Hydrological Services produce - weather forecasts and warnings, climate data and standards and for scientific cooperation - is growing. Every extreme event makes that clearer,” WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo told the opening session.
Citizen science is the key to F&G’s hugely successful program, Turkey Tracker
Idaho Fish and Game’s hugely successful project — dubbed Turkey Tracker — launched in the summer of 2024. During its inaugural two years, the project has racked up 2,157 reports of over 15,000 turkeys, all thanks to the public.
Curiosity leads the way as students become scientists with Headwaters Science Institute
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Headwaters Science Institute transformed 166 Alder Creek Middle School (ACMS) seventh graders into field researchers during a five-day program that combined classroom learning with hands-on scientific investigations at Donner Memorial State Park. ...
Moment of Science: “Antscan” project uses particle accelerator to map small insects in 3-D
It's the world of ants like you've never seen it before! Dan Smith shows how biology and particle physics are teaming up in the "Antscan" project. 🐜
ImPACT Applications, Inc. adds UpRight Science Balance Assessment for Athletes
ImPACT Applications, Inc., the leader in concussion management tools, announced today that Balance by UpRight—an FDA-cleared balance measurement technology from UpRight Science—is now available through the ImPACT Platform.
Keep up congressional pushback against Trump’s anti-science agenda
Congress appears to have successfully forced the Trump administration to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative. It must keep fighting for science.
Building a Roadmap for Hubble Science into the 2030s: Revealing Atmospheric Structure and Evolution in Substellar Worlds Using HST
Substellar objects occupy a unique place in our universe
‘Problem-solving, innovation, and meaningful impact’: Jessica Fuertes-De Arcos’ multi-disciplinary Cyclone Engineering experience
Jessica Fuertes-De Arcos walked across the stage at the Iowa State University commencement ceremony to accept her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering in May of 2026.
Federal science cuts could threaten California wildfire forecasts
More cuts to federal science programs could threaten weather forecasts crucial to predicting wildfire behavior.
From pumpkin to plant: Young learners discover the science of growth through ‘Science Eye’
CLARK — Students in Eri Parker’s class in the Clark Preschool Program are developing critical observation, language and
At ISC, JUPITER Shows What Exascale Science Looks Like
Europe’s first exascale supercomputer — running on NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchips — is mapping the brain, modeling climate, advancing 6G AI and breaking records in quantum computing simulation.
NAIRR Science Program Reshapes Scientific Research, Powered by NVIDIA AI Infrastructure
The U.S. National Science Foundation’s NAIRR pilot program has driven innovative research across the U.S. for over 700 projects — spanning protein prediction and infectious disease outbreak management.
From Materials Simulation to Experimental Astronomy, New NVIDIA AI Software Unlocks Scientific Discoveries
NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries, microservices and reference code accelerate AI for science.
Earth’s mantle may be hiding an ocean’s worth of water 410 miles down - Futura-Sciences
An estimated 4.4 billion years ago, a series of planetary collisions delivered the vast majority of Earth’s water budget to a world whose surface was still a bubbling, glowing ocean of molten rock. As this global magma ocean slowly cooled and crystallized over millions of years into the planet’s first...
University of Hawaiʻi researchers awarded $12M grant to advance AI, data science in medicine
The funding will be dedicated to accelerating biomedical discoveries through AI and data science to benefit people in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region, and worldwide.
Women set pace for bringing the fruits of WSU research to market
The gender gap in research commercialization persists around the globe, but WSU's highest-impact discoveries stemmed from the scientific work of women.
Anyone can fake a scientific image with AI, tricking even academic journals – and undermining trust in science
Several scientific fields rely on visual evidence to illustrate their claims. Inaccurate AI-generated images put the credibility of science at risk.
Bones communicate with the rest of the body to support overall health – here’s the science behind your skeleton
Bones are living tissues that constantly rebuild, repair and help the body stay in balance.
8 Science-Based Ways Parents Can Raise Happier, More Successful Children
And if you're looking for a little help, one of them involves grandparents.
This emerging treatment is helping people avoid knee replacement surgery
A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other activities without undergoing knee replacement surgery. Early studies suggest the procedure can provide years of relief by reducing inflammation inside the joint.
Scientists say most people need more protein than current guidelines suggest
A new review suggests that doing more exercise and eating more protein than current minimum recommendations may help people stay stronger, sharper, and more independent as they age. The goal isn't building a beach body—it's extending healthspan and maintaining the ability to fully enjoy life for decades longer.
Honorees brought science-based blood pressure care home to communities in need
Organizers of “Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure” in Philadelphia say collaboration has been crucial to the initiative’s success.
Science vs. Screwworms: How UT Research Inspired Our Best Weapon
Key to earlier eradications of the threat was a University of Texas discovery that’s still proving useful today.
Scientists have designed a clay that can prevent fruits and vegetables from rotting too quickly
The gas ethylene causes fruit and vegetables to ripen faster and is responsible for millions of tons of food being lost annually during transport and storage. Now researchers from the University of Copenhagen, among others, have succeeded in getting clay to collect the gas and hope that the material can help reduce food waste in the long term.
A common vitamin could help fight one of the deadliest brain cancers
A clinical trial is exploring whether high doses of vitamin B3 could give patients with glioblastoma a better chance against the aggressive brain cancer. Scientists found that niacin may help revive immune cells that tumors shut down, allowing them to attack cancer more effectively. Early results have been promising, with patients showing significantly better progression-free survival than expected.
Future astronauts could walk across rocks from deep inside the Moon
A colossal ancient collision may have left some of the Moon’s deepest secrets surprisingly close to future Artemis landing sites. By recreating the impact that formed the giant South Pole-Aitken basin—the Moon’s largest and oldest crater—scientists found that a low-angle strike from a large, iron-cored object blasted material from deep inside the Moon, including mantle rocks.
KSU master’s graduates benefit from NIH-funded bridge program
Recent Kennesaw State University graduate April Ford engaged in a program designed to help master’s students in the College of Science and Mathematics gain the experience they needed to pursue doctoral degrees elsewhere. She’ll stand as an example of the Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate program’s effectiveness, having earned her Master of Science in Integrative Biology (MSIB) and acceptance into a Ph.D. program. Ford, Jojo Croffie, and Lindsey Knight all earned their MSIB degrees, and thanks to enrichment through the Peach State Bridges to the Doctorate program, each will start a Ph.D. in the fall.
Will NASA’s SkyFall Mars helicopter fleet sink science at the Red Planet?
Mars researchers are wrestling with the potential costs of a flashy new NASA mission to the Red Planet
Lycoming College opens new exercise science academic program
Lycoming College is now offering an exercise science academic program, offering pathways for athletic training careers or pre-medical studies.
McWane Science Center unveils new live animal exhibit called Survival of the Slowest
McWane Science Center unveils new live animal exhibit called Survival of the Slowest
Science Over Tradition: Plymouth South Middle Schoolers Advocate for Later School Start Times
PLYMOUTH - June 15, 2026 - In a powerful demonstration of student advocacy, a delegation of eighth-grade students from Plymouth South Middle School presented compelling, science-based research to the School Committee, urging district leadership to push back school start times to improve adolescent mental health, well-being, and academic performance. The presentation sparked immediate commitment from the administration to formally evaluate the district’s schedule over the coming school year. Subscribe The Full Story The final in-person meeting of the academic year opened with a celebratory outdoor ceremony honoring dozens of elementary, middle, and high school student artists whose work was chosen for the biannual Central Office Artwork Awards. However, the evening’s primary policy focus quickly shifted to student-led civic action when eighth graders Sophia Scarini, Skye Togun, Leah Mansfield, James Moore, Avery Mahan and Lily Simpson took the podium. The students revealed that their presentation was the culmination of a year-long civics project involving local community assessments, interviews with former officials, and extensive literary analysis. The research sharply highlighted the biological mismatch between adolescent sleep patterns and current school schedules. Under the district’s current framework, Plymouth High Schools open at 7:20 a.m., Middle Schools at 8:12 a.m., and Elementary Schools at 9:05 a.m.. “The high school start times directly contradict students’ natural sleep patterns,” student Leah Mansfield explained, noting that the teenage brain does not naturally produce melatonin until around 11:00 p.m.. The student presentation underscored a harrowing correlation between sleep deprivation and severe mental health struggles, citing data that adolescents with insomnia are ten times more likely to develop depression. Conversely, data shows that just one additional hour of sleep results in a 28% reduction in students reporting feelings of depression or sadness.
‘Founder’ Is the New Brass Ring for Computer Science Grads
The share of employed 2025 CS graduates with the title doubled in a study of 20 universities with renowned tech programs.
Science Saru's New 'Ghost In The Shell' Takes Shape In Annecy
At Annecy, the studio detailed its manga-inspired approach, handcrafted production pipeline, and rejection of GenAI tools.
ISTA’s Class of 2026: Celebrating 52 Graduates
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) celebrated impressive achievements at this year’s graduation ceremony, with 48 new PhDs and four MSc graduates receiving their degrees. Hailing from 25 countries, the graduates completed their studies in 38 different ISTA research groups spannin
When Sixth Graders Study Neuroscience
Baylor College of Medicine is partnering with school districts to create health science programs that prepare students for careers.
What Science Knows About Grief
After my husband’s death, I had never been more pliable, tender, open, or raw. It was then that I tried E.M.D.R. therapy.
Not All Heat Is Equal: Sauna and Hot Tub Affect the Human Body in Different Ways
University of Oregon scientists discovered why sitting in hot water feels like moderate exercise.
Scientists thought they knew what's lurking at the centre of our Galaxy. But they may have been completely wrong this whole time | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Could the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy be dark matter instead? Exploring the science behind the theory.
Air Force award supports research on electronics that can survive extremes
Betul Akkopru-Akgun, assistant research professor in Penn State's Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Materials Research Institute, has received an Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program award to investigate how electricity and heat move through materials used in extreme environments.
SAFES grants to address Critical Issues Initiatives in College of Ag Sciences
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences, through its Institute for Sustainable Agricultural, Food and Environmental Science, known as SAFES, recently announced its latest awards to accelerate the advancement of its Critical Issues Initiatives.
Scientists Discover Strange Horn-Shaped 'Hyperparasite', a World First
It preys on 'zombie fungus'.
Scientists blast 'forever chemicals' with intense UV light, and water helps break them apart
Current technologies can still filter some PFAS out, but that does not make them disappear.
Signs of Thaw in the Bering Sea
Drifting sea ice fragments near Alaska’s Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands and colorful water around the Yukon Delta heralded the approach of the summer solstice.
Basketball powerhouse Putnam Science Academy (Conn.) closing down
Basketball powerhouse Putnam Science Academy (Conn.) is reportedly shutting down due to financial crisis following recent reports.
‘The Craft, Art and Science of Classical Guitar’ at Buttonwoods
Buttonwoods Museum is presenting a program Tuesday where individuals may learn about the artistry, science and sound of guitar through Juan Oscar Azaret, luthier, engineer, guitarist and physics professor. Led by Azaret of North Andover, the free program is said to link together the craft, art and science of classical guitar as well as demonstrate
Zeiss Medical Technology Collaborates With Envision Health Technologies to Advance Glaucoma Care Using VR-Based Testing
JENA, Germany—Zeiss Medical Technology, a leader in medical optics and digital healthcare solutions, has announced a strategic collaboration with Envision Health Technologies, a digital eye health company founded by glaucoma surgeon Lama A. Al-Aswad, MD, MPH, CEO, to help advance glaucoma care through gamified virtual reality (VR) technology. The companies said this collaboration aims to firmly strengthen scientific and clinical credibility in VR-based visual function testing, supported by Zeiss’ long history of innovation in perimetry, and will bring together clinical expertise and software innovation to help advance clinically relevant, patient-centered technologies for modern glaucoma care.
Butterfly that barely ages could help unlock longevity secrets
Scientists discovered that Heliconius butterflies have evolved an extraordinary lifespan, living several times longer than closely related species. Even more surprising, some show little sign of physical decline as they age. Their unusual pollen-feeding lifestyle may play a role, but the research suggests deeper evolutionary changes are also helping them stay healthy for longer.
Introducing Project Cosmos: Carbon Brief’s ‘universe’ of climate science
Carbon Brief’s Project Cosmos is a major collaborative effort to build the world’s largest and most complete database of climate change research.
NVIDIA Vera Rubin Delivers World-Class Supercomputers for Science
With 7 Exaflops of AI for Science and 5 Petaflops of Native FP64 Performance, Vera Rubin Packs TOP500 Supercomputing in a Single RackNews Summary: NVIDIA Vera Rubin accelerates the world's ...
Science-Backed Beauty Formulations Market Size and Growth Analysis Study 2026 to 2035
Global Science-Backed Beauty Formulations Market Size is predicted to grow at a 8.6% CAGR during the forecast period for 2026 to 2035. The skincare formulations segment is set to take a large share of the science-backed beauty market. This growth comes from more people focusing on skin health, anti-ageing, acne, hyperpigmentation, and barrier repair.
Multi-omics insights into floral–fruity aroma formation during Pu’er tea fermentation inoculated with a synthetic fungal community
npj Science of Food - Multi-omics insights into floral–fruity aroma formation during Pu’er tea fermentation inoculated with a synthetic fungal community
The growing concentration of national influence in global science
Nature Human Behaviour - This analysis of nearly 240 million scientific papers reveals growing concentration of discursive influence in core, resource-wealthy countries, indicating that a few...
Fish consumption advisory raises concerns over ‘Sound Science’ law |…
The Mobile Baykeeper said new fish advisories are one reason the state’s new Sound Science law causes concerns. | Alabama News
T. rex took 40 years to reach full size, scientists find
Tyrannosaurus rex may have been a much slower grower than scientists realized. A new study of 17 tyrannosaur fossils found that the giant predator likely took about 40 years to reach its full size of roughly eight tons, extending previous estimates by 15 years.
Meet the ‘extraordinary’ women who donated their hearts to science
Katie James, Kara Terol and Hannah Sharma had heart transplants before turning 35.
The Long Arm of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
Far more than just a research institution, the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a key investor behind many of China’s leading technology companies.
Founding Xbox Staff Says Original Skepticisms Are Coming True
Gears of War producer Laura Fryer is concerned that Microsoft is not properly disciplined to weather long term supply chain pains