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Why U.S. science funding needs reform
The federal funding system for scientific research in the U.S. is crumbling. Here’s how it can be rebuilt
Autonomous labs are running science experiments 24/7
Robots and AI are running experiments around the clock, from battery chemistry to cancer therapies. But can they be trusted to get it right?
Science’s rising stars
There are bright futures ahead for our first-ever Young American Scientist honorees
Orkin Invites Students to Imagine Life in 2151 Through National Virtual Insect Science Fair
As Orkin marks 125 years of helping people better understand and manage pests, the company is launching the Orkin Insect 2151 Science Fair. The national virtual competition challenges students ages 14-18 to explore entomology and imagine how insect-inspired ideas could help solve real-world challenges over the next 125 years. Born out of Orkin's 125th anniversary and vision for the future, the competition encourages students to explore how insect science can inspire tomorrow's innovations in way
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Learn science-backed strategies to make better connections
Relationship experts Sonja Lyubomirsky and Harry Reis offer evidence-based strategies for forging meaningful, loving ties in their book, “How To Feel Loved.”
Digital Science launches self-citation screening tool
Dimensions Citation Check identifies self-citation, assesses its significance, and helps editors make informed decisions
Is a transparent fish the future of brain science? This center is betting on it
One of the world's leading brain research centers is shifting away from fruit flies and toward a tiny, transparent fish. The goal: to understand how brains control the behavior of an animal or human.
How to tell if you have a changeable personality according to science
We like to imagine ourselves as unfinished masterpieces. But is that wishful thinking?
UToledo Earns National Recognition for Preparing Future Teachers in Science of Reading
Undergraduate and graduate early childhood education degree programs achieved top marks in a new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
James Manyika
The Google senior vice president talks about the need to reset the relationship between the government and academic and industrial science
Geoffrey Hinton
The machine-learning guru discusses how politics is undermining U.S. science
Michael M. Crow explains why scientists need to learn how to talk about their research
Michael M. Crow is an American academic leader and science and technology policy scholar who has served as president of Arizona State University (ASU) since 2002. How would you describe the current s...
Emery Brown
The computational neuroscientist on how scientists themselves need to better advocate for government support
Ted Budd
The North Carolina senator shares why the U.S. needs to remain globally competitive in science and technology
Rochelle Walensky
The former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention talks about threats to U.S. science and ways they can be stopped
Alan Guth
The M.I.T. cosmologist shares his thoughts on physics, the federal funding of science and the resilience of the scientific community
Eric Topol
The famed cardiologist discusses how AI has transformed biomedical science
Sally Kornbluth
The university president and biomedical scientist talks about the hope and doubt in U.S. science today
Nebraska’s Wide, Rolling Domain
The Nebraska Sandhills—the largest system of sand dunes in the Western Hemisphere—stretch across about one-quarter of the state.
Best summer books of 2026: Environment, Science and Technology
Pilita Clark, Clive Cookson and John Thornhill select their best mid-year reads
Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect
New Japanese research links higher vitamin C blood levels to better-preserved brain structure and stronger neural connections in older adults.
Health Science Institute hosts disaster drill on USI campus
First responders pulled out stretchers, performed triage, and administered aid on the students, who were acting in a disaster scenario.
A 'Useless' Organ That Doctors Often Remove May Actually Fight Cancer
You may not even know you have one.
Scientists tried to fool bumblebees into avoiding a flower. They failed in the best way.
A new study proves bumblebees can problem-solve similar to big-brained creatures, showing just how smart the insects are.
OPCW and UNODA partner to bridge gap between scientists and policymakers
Scientists learn how to apply policy and diplomacy at OPCW-UNODA workshop on chemical and biological disarmament
Scientists found a way to explain bird flocks that “defy” Newton’s third law
Physicists have solved a long-standing problem involving systems that appear to violate Newton’s third law, such as bird flocks and bacterial swarms. By adding carefully designed “imaginary partners” to their models, they can now simulate these complex systems with unprecedented accuracy.
UNM Professor Champions Community Voices in Health Research
The special April 2026 themed issue of the Journal of Clinical and Translational Science explores a defining question in modern health research: “How do academic health centers build trust, break down barriers and advance research shaped by the...
Scientists just found a hidden weakness in forever chemicals
Researchers discovered that hydrogen radicals generated by intense UV light can break down stubborn PFAS “forever chemicals” without added chemicals. The breakthrough reveals a key mechanism that could lead to greener and more effective technologies for permanently destroying these pollutants.
Testing longitudinal gene–environment interactions
Nature Computational Science - A gene–environment interaction test (SAGELD) is developed to speed up large-scale genome-wide analyses using longitudinal data, facilitating novel discoveries...
Digital Science Launches Dimensions Citation Check API for Self-Citation Risk Screening
London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - June 16, 2026) - Digital Science, a leading technology company serving stakeholders across the research...
Atom Computing and Phasecraft Partner on Material Science Algorithms
Neutral-atom quantum hardware developer Atom Computing and quantum software specialist Phasecraft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on application-focused algorithms. The partnership aims to adapt Phasecraft’s hardware-optimized software to
RFK Jr under fire for ‘bullying’ letter to scientific journal
Health advocates criticized Kennedy’s move demanding answers from journal that removed ‘flawed’ vaccine study
Times Opinion: Trump’s war on science is being waged in the fine print
A fresh attack on the U.S. scientific infrastructure could be the most damaging yet.
Today’s Maryland Science Center is much different from the attraction that opened 50 years ago
The Maryland Science Center first opened 50 years ago at the intersection of Light Street and Key Highway.
Scientists Detect Hundreds of Earthquakes Deep Beneath Antarctica
They say they've figured out what caused them.
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386 million ocean observatory project
Monday’s pushback against the Republican administration’s actions comes as scientists are set to remove instruments from the Pacific and as an El Niño event is predicted to arrive this summer.
This Mushroom Makes You See Little People. It Gets Even Weirder: Scientists Can’t Find the Hallucinogen
Researchers may have stumbled on a completely unknown pathway.
RFK Jr. demands journal explain removal of vaccine study used to support his childhood immunization changes
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is demanding answers from a science journal on why a study regarding vaccination and sudden infant death was removed from the publication. …
Scientists pinpoint biggest driver of sea level rise, and it's not melting ice sheets or glaciers
"We can [now] explain sea level rise with greater confidence."
Medtronic completes $550M acquisition of neurovascular company
Scientia Vascular, a medtech company focused on advanced stroke therapies, is now officially part of Medtronic.
New Rural Health Hub Connects Arkansans to Healthcare Resources, Opportunities
More than 40% of Arkansans live in rural areas, many with insufficient health care due to a lack of transportation, lack of providers, lack of insurance, and a preponderance of chronic conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) understands these barriers…
Global Science and Intercultural Impacts: Celebrating Experiential Learning in STEM
Syracuse Abroad students reflect on community-engaged science opportunities they have undertaken.
NASA Flights Map Tropical Ecosystems, Water, Ice
Data from a NASA campaign in Panama and Peru will help communities prepare for tropical floods in cloud-covered areas, improve scientific understanding of
Oral Health and Menopause Lunch and Learn Highlights Need for Interdisciplinary Care
Program explored the intersection of menopause, oral health, and health equity during National Oral Health Month
The North Atlantic’s ‘cold blob’ may signal a major current’s decline
A cold blob of water in the North Atlantic points to a weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, researchers report.
Scientists Break Major Barrier: Are We Closer Than Ever to Real Invisibility? - Futura-Sciences
From H. G. Wells to Stealth Mode Invisibility has long been a topic that fires up our imagination. From the colorful camouflage suits designed to outsmart surveillance cameras, to military-grade technology meant to dodge radar, humanity’s efforts to disappear are almost as old as fiction itself. While we’re still far...
Amendment 59: Several Updates to the ROSES-25 Summary of Solicitation
Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES)-2025 is an ongoing "omnibus" or "umbrella" solicitation meaning that it includes many individual
How A Former Vox Producer Built One Of YouTube's Biggest Science Shows
Former Netflix and Vox journalist Cleo Abram left traditional media to build Huge If True on YouTube. Now at 2.2 Billion views, she's reshaping science journalism.
NASA’s Chandra Finds Unexpected Fireworks in Aftermath of Stellar Explosions
Over a 14-year period from 2000 to 2014, astronomers pointed NASA’s X-ray observatory at the M83 galaxy. They discovered that about half of the X-ray sources
Scientists Built a Tiny “Universe” And Watched Time Emerge From Chaos
Scientists created a miniature universe using 24,000 ultracold atoms where time emerges from entropy flow, potentially solving physics' biggest mystery.
Scientists Can Now Measure Climate Change’s Role in Coastal Flooding
This article was originally published on The Science Diplomat. For decades, scientists have warned that rising seas would increase the risk of coastal flooding. What has been harder to determine [...]
Threats to Science Research, Changes to OMB Rules, and How We Fight Back
Join the AAUP, AFT Higher Education, and Stand Up for Science for an action hour on the proposed OMB rules that would politicize science research funding.
Two Women, One Mission: Closing the Gap Between Cancer Science and Survival
A journalist-turned-advocate and a physician-scientist unite at the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy to accelerate cancer vaccines from lab discovery to lifesaving treatment.
IBX team wins first place at Google Code for the Cure Hackathon with AI prototype to make prior authorization clearer and fairer
A team of associates from Independence Blue Cross’s (IBX) Advanced Analytics and Data Science department won first place at a recent Google Code for the Cure Hackathon in New York City. The event, run by Google Cloud, brings together teams to build real-world AI solutions to health care challenges. In just four hours, the IBX team designed and built a fully functional prototype that shows how AI can make prior authorization decisions clearer, more consistent, and fair for patients and providers.
NASA’s SpaceX CRS-34 Dragon Returns Packed with Space Station Science
Scientists await a big splash in the Pacific Ocean as one of the most research-packed Dragon spacecraft to date returns, completing the 34th SpaceX commercial
Scientists Propose That Entire Universes Can Form Inside Collapsing Stars
It's like a baby Big Bang.
Our New Study Shows That The Science Of Cannabis And Sleep Extends Beyond THC (Op-Ed)
“We found that the strongest evidence for improving sleep was associated with cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN) and combinations of the two—but not primarily THC.” By Andrea Efre, University of South Florida College of Nursing The cannabis sleep market represents a shift away from traditional pharmaceuticals toward a natural alternative. Historically, cannabis products marketed for sleep […]
NWA Women in Business: Kelli Stueve
Residence: Springdale Education: B.S., mathematics with computer science minor, 2003, Morningside College; MBA, emphasis in finance, 2012, University of Colorado Denver Professional background: Stueve has more than 20 years of...
Division of Biological Sciences announces five new faculty hires
The Division of Biological Sciences announced today that it has recruited five new faculty members. The incoming cohort represents the best and brightest from across the country, growing all three
NWA Women in Business: Charlcee Small
Residence: Fayetteville Education: B.A., political science, 2008, J.D., 2011, University of Arkansas Professional background: Small began her career at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Arkansas and...
No Peeking: What Are These Two Objects Meeting In The June Twilight Sky?
Views like this do not happen every year.
What federal cuts to science funding could mean for the Great Lakes
Some groups that do research and collect data on the Great Lakes are facing existential threats as the annual budgeting process for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gets underway.
2026 Short Course Highlight: The Disrupted World: Politics and Economics in Transition -
The Disrupted World: Politics and Economics in Transition Full Day Short Course | Register here 2026 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Boston, MA 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Workshop Overview The global political economy [...]
Scientists Have a New Origin Story for Giant's Causeway
New research suggests this unique geological site was formed by a "globally significant volcanic event."
Dr. Picklestein’s wild ride: living a dual life of chemistry professor and K-12 science celebrity
Eggs, rubber chickens, liquid nitrogen, boiling water, canning wax, plastic bottles and a very old...
Janelia’s Two Big Bets: Decoding the Brain and Reinventing How Science is Done
HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus is launching a decade-long scientific effort to pursue two coequal goals: understanding how the brain generates complex behavior, and developing a new mode of scientific discovery in which biologists and AI work together as partners in discovery.
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List #1,204 12 June 2026 (Space Life Science Research Results)
NASA Spaceline Current Awareness List
Announcing the Winners of the NIH Replication Prize: Shaping the Future of Rigorous Science
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Pedestrians Prefer to Veer Left—and Scientists Have No Idea Why
The bias certainly appears to exist, but scientists still have no idea why it exists.
AMS Science Preview: 30-Day Forecasts? Little Ice Age, wave-dampening hurricanes
The latest AMS journals research discusses the possibility of 30-day weather forecasts, whether the Little Ice Age was caused by depopulation of the Americas, the cooling effects of multi-year La Nina…
Duluth riders invited to ‘Bike for Science’ event collecting safety data for MnDOT
Riders can participate Wednesday at the Rose Garden at Leif Erikson Park.
SK Life Science, Inc. Announces FDA Acceptance for Review of New Drug Application for Cenobamate Oral Suspension
Key Facts: FDA has accepted for review the New Drug Application (NDA) for an investigational oral suspension formulation of cenobamate for the treatment of...
The Link Between Vitamin C And Brain Health Just Got Even Clearer
An "exciting hypothesis".
El Niño Is Here And Scientists Say This One Could Become A “Godzilla” Event
The Pacific warning has become an active global climate event.
Las Cruces library invites students to showcase science fair projects
Las Cruces Public Libraries will host Science Fair Summer from June 22-27 at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.
Otherworldly music albums feature space weather data
A science-art team uses research data to make music featuring sounds of Antarctica and outer space
WVU health care AI researcher wins prestigious NSF CAREER award
West Virginia University researcher Avishek Choudhury, who studies health care providers’ trust in artificial intelligence, has been named a Faculty Early Career Development award winner by the National Science Foundation.
NFL says no discipline for Stefon Diggs under its personal conduct policy
Diggs, who was found not guilty last month of assaulting his personal chef, is unsigned after being released from the Patriots.
Political scientist Daniel Smith recognized for scholarly contributions
Dan Smith, UF faculty member since 2003, has received the 2026 Career Achievement Award from the State Politics and Policy Section o the American Political Science Association.
10 great nature books for kids
Pond life, tern migration, and the science of animal nests: Literacy experts share their favorite nonfiction children’s books about nature.
Trump administration's assault on climate science and ocean research
Scientists are sounding the alarm after the Trump administration said it plans to dismantle a deep-sea observation system that provides critical data on ocean health.
First Plain Language Summary of Publication in veterinary science
Taylor & Francis has announced the publication of the first Plain Language Summary of Publication (PLSP) in veterinary research, a milestone in making discoveries in animal health more accessible, engaging ...
This popular brain supplement was linked to shorter lifespans in men
A large-scale study suggests that men with higher levels of the amino acid tyrosine may have shorter lifespans, potentially losing close to a year of life expectancy. The finding is especially intriguing because tyrosine is commonly associated with brain health and is often used in supplements aimed at boosting focus and performance.
This strange material can become strong or fall apart in seconds
Scientists have found that staple-shaped particles can tangle together to create a material that is both strong and flexible. Unlike conventional materials, these particles can be locked into a sturdy structure or rapidly unraveled using vibrations. The unusual behavior could open the door to recyclable buildings, reconfigurable structures, and even futuristic robotic technologies.
Science, Natural Resources Committee Democrats Demand Trump Administration Cease Illegal and Expensive Scheme to Dismantle NSF Ocean Observation System
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
NASA spots giant ocean swell that could signal El Niño’s return
NASA satellites have detected a vast pulse of warm water reaching the coast of South America, signaling that El Niño is likely developing. The warm water is being carried eastward by massive ocean waves known as Kelvin waves, which also cause sea levels to rise. El Niño can reshape weather patterns worldwide, bringing floods, droughts, and temperature extremes.
Millions take calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones. A major review finds little benefit
For years, calcium and vitamin D supplements have been promoted as a simple way for older adults to protect their bones and prevent falls. But a massive review of nearly 154,000 people found that calcium, vitamin D, or a combination of both provided little to no meaningful protection against fractures or falls for most older adults.
What Does Microplastics Contamination Have to Do with Creation?
New research reveals microplastics studies may be flawed, highlighting why observational science and biblical truth matter in interpreting evidence.
Pasadena Hosts National Astronomy Conference as Scientists Prepare for NASA’s Next Flagship Space Telescope
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Bagwell College of Education hosts 2026 Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad
Kennesaw State University’s Clarice C. and Leland H. Bagwell College of Education recently welcomed nearly 1,300 elementary school students representing 63 schools for the Georgia Elementary Science Olympiad State Tournament.
Prosper Kpotufe: Pursuing computer science while building community
Prosper Kpotufe keeps going. The doctoral student is an Orr Fellow and software engineer at The MJ Companies, with experience at Johnson & Johnson, PPG, Fastenal Company, American Chemical Society and…
Where ‘democracy met science,’ 50 years ago
State Medicaid crackdowns strain home care, WHO leader on Ebola outbreak, and more health news
Scientists Finally Discover How Venus Flytraps Snap Shut So Fast
Exceeding the plant 'speed limit'.
HMNC Brain Health announces $50 million first closing of Series B financing and a strategic partnership with MEDICE
Financing will accelerate the development of HMNC’s neurosciences portfolio, including Phase 3-readiness activities for Ketabon (KET01) and Nelivabon (BH-200)Agreement grants MEDICE exclusive European commercialization rights for KET01, with tiered double-digit royalties and significant milestone payments MUNICH, Germany, June 15, 2026 – HMNC Brain Health ("HMNC" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage neuroscience company, today announced the successful $50 million first closing of its Series B fin
Greater Lowell Tech unveils building for new veterinary science program
Greater Lowell Technical High School is adding to its nearly two-dozen technical programs with a new option for students to study veterinary science in a brand-new building created for the program.
Penn launches $18 million facility to advance RNA technology’s role in health, agriculture
The RNA manufacturing hub opened this spring in University City. The National Science Foundation has invested in five such facilities nationally, each focused on a specific biological material.
Ask me anything: Mary Bishai – ‘For a self-professed nerd like me, doing big science is heaven’
Mary Bishai is an experimental neutrino physicist at Brookhaven National Laboratory in the US
Science suggests cringeworthy dad jokes may serve a real purpose
Research suggests that humor may play a meaningful role in parenting, and parents, particularly fathers, who use humor report stronger attachments and social bonding with their children.
Weird Science: Historian uses carbon dating to show N.C.'s most enduring mystery isn't so mysterious
For nearly a century, American school children have been taught the same haunting mystery. In 1587, a group of English colonists landed on Roanoke Island. Then, they vanished, leaving behind only one cryptic clue carved into a wooden gatepost: the word "Croatoan."In this edition of Weird Science, Public Radio East's Annette Weston spoke with a Buxton native who is using science to dispel what he said is the myth behind the truth.