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Families gather to watch Artemis II launch from Mississippi science center
Four astronauts launched into space today, and families gathered at Infinity Science Center to watch history in the making and a return to a familiar frontier.
Faced with Trump's attacks on research, French scientists urge vigilance
On Thursday, March 26, the Stand Up for Science collective condemned the Trump administration's attacks on research and academic freedom. They also warned of the risks of these actions spreading to Europe and France.
New study sheds light on health disparities of bi+ dementia caregivers
Krystal Kittle, assistant professor of community health education in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, has led a new study that sheds light on the community of bi+ (e.g., bisexual, pansexual, ...
Artemis II: Arizona science, businesses helped launch new moon mission
Arizona businesses and institutions are playing a crucial role in powering the historic Artemis II launch, and they are also helping out with future lunar missions.
Science Museum of Virginia offers front-row seat to Artemis II mission from the Dome
NASA has sent astronauts back toward the moon for the first time in more than 50 years — and Central Virginians can have a front-row seat at the mission without ever leaving the ground.
Opinion: Dance to data science to Shakespeare
Artificial intelligence brought a seismic shift to the technological landscape, and the University of Minnesota is a microcosm of the global scale. From interpreting large quantities of data collected by...
Biology professor Magdalena Bezanilla elected as American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow
Bezanilla is one of 449 scientists nationwide who was honored with the designation this year.
Physicists just solved a strange fusion mystery that stumped experts
Fusion scientists have solved a long-standing mystery inside tokamaks, the donut-shaped machines designed to harness fusion energy. For years, experiments showed that escaping plasma particles hit one side of the exhaust system far more than the other, but simulations couldn’t explain why. Now, researchers have discovered that the rotation of the plasma itself plays a crucial role—working together with sideways particle drift to create the imbalance.
New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science reopening: 5 updates to see
From dinosaur armor to a cosmic solarium, see 5 big updates as the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science reopens Saturday.
Artemis II sends humans around the moon for first time since Apollo
Artemis II is underway, carrying four astronauts around the moon on a 10-day mission to test systems for later lunar flights and an eventual moon base.
Bishop Museum of Science and Nature readies for Artemis II launch Wednesday
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is gearing up to give space fans a front-row seat to the Artemis II rocket launch Wednesday evening, offering a mix of live viewing, immersive programming and hands-on learning.
Science center prepares for a month full of events after Artemis II launch
Hours before the Artemis II launch, the Great Lakes Science Center was filled with people eager to learn about space exploration.
Digital heart twins can guide a lifesaving procedure
The "digital twins" helped doctors spot good targets for heart ablation in 10 patients. Months later, all of them are free of sustained faulty rhythms.
Jersey City Student Qualifies for International Science Fair
A Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School student nabbed a top award at the 68th Hudson County STEM Showcase last month, earning her the opportunity to compete at the world’s most prestigious hig…
Research roundup: 7 cool science stories we almost missed
Sperm gets lost in space; raccoons solve puzzles; the physics of folding a crepe; and more.
FIU Alzheimer’s breakthrough advances to national finals of science competition ‘STAT Madness’
Representing FIU in this year’s STAT Madness finals is a research team from the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, led by Tomás R. Guilarte (right), dean of Stempel College,...
Science Studio Special Artemis II
During this special for Science Studio, Dr. Keith Pannell receives a series of calls from Dr. Jose Hurtado, member of NASA’s Artemis II and III Science Teams to update him on the status of the Artemis II mission.
AI maps science papers to predict research trends two to three years ahead
The number of scientific papers is growing so rapidly that scientists are no longer able to keep track of all of them, even in their own research area. Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology ...
Scientists Engineered a Plant to Produce 5 Different Psychedelics at Once
From plants, mushrooms, and toads.
Scientists Engineered a Plant to Produce 5 Different Psychedelics at Once
From plants, mushrooms, and toads.
Science Influencers program caps five years of impact
Texas A&M System trains scientists in science communication through the federally funded Science Influences initiative.
Astronauts can face 'nearly lethal doses' of solar radiation — so why launch Artemis II during the sun's peak of activity? Space scientist Patricia Reiff explains.
NASA's Artemis II flight around the moon will expose astronauts to space weather. Space scientist Patricia Reiff tells Live Science how solar flares and radiation will impact the lunar mission.
Boehringer Partners on Connecticut Science Center STEM Lab » CBIA
Boehringer Ingelheim and the Connecticut Science Center launched an Innovation Lab to advance STEM education in Connecticut.
A new way to detect breakthroughs in science: Large-scale analysis reveals 'disruptive' innovations in research history
The history of science and technology is marked by major breakthroughs—the theory of evolution, the splitting of the atom, the development of antibiotics—and a research team including faculty at Binghamton ...
Natural Sciences Center brings IVC students together
The new Natural Sciences Center at Irvine Valley College is a win-win for Hinanui Swider. She benefits as both a student and a tutor.
IUSD dominates at science olympiad
Irvine Unified School District again proved its strength in STEM education at the 2026 OC Regional Science Olympiad, sending more teams to the state
Hydrinity Skincare CEO On Why Science Beats Hype
As trends come and go, the brand’s momentum suggests that the skincare industry may be returning to what actually works — thanks to science.
Mad Science: Easter Experiments
Mad Science of Greater Kansas City's Radiant Randy joins Shane and Kerrigan to share the science behind Easter egg dyeing!
Mad Science: Easter Experiments
Mad Science of Greater Kansas City's Radiant Randy joins Shane and Kerrigan to share the science behind Easter egg dyeing!
Book Review: ‘Project Hail Mary’ turns complex science into a page-turner
Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers to the book, “Project Hail Mary.” Andy Weir’s recent novel, “Project Hail Mary,” (now a major motion picture) takes a unique approach to the lost-in-sp…
Sailing for Science: A 50-Day Mission to Study the Southern Ocean
Emmanuel Boss, Ph.D., University of Maine
Reflections on science and my role in it, ten years since my Ph.D. defense
I defended my Ph.D. on April 1, 2016. Ten years later, I’m not where I thought I’d be, but I couldn’t be happier with how things turned out. My original goals If you had asked me …
Biologist speaks at Science Café
Davis Science Café is back Wednesday, April 8, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at G Street WunderBar, 228 G St. in downtown Davis.
Can Science Predict When a Study Won’t Hold Up?
Conducting research is hard; confirming the results is, too. And artificial intelligence isn’t yet ready to help, a major new study finds.
Agentic Science Toolkit for Exoplanet Research
The expansion of exoplanet observations has created a need for flexible, accessible, and user-friendly workflows
Spring Leap at Teatown: Science, Rabbits and Family Learning
An educational program about lagomorphs will be held on April 12 in Ossining
Middle School Science Olympiad takes place in Fairbanks
If it flies, hovers or scrambles, you would’ve found it on the Troth Yeddha’ campus over the weekend during the fourth annual Alaska Middle School Science Olympiad. After a full
Minsub Oh: The Science of Serving Others
After Minsub Oh’s injuries reshaped his athletic dreams, he turned to science, now studying chronic ankle instability to improve recovery for other athletes and prevent long-term damage.
Call for Applications: APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grant for Early-Career Scholars | Deadline: May 3, 2026 -
The APSA Diversity and Inclusion Advancing Research Grant supports the advancement of research goals and professional development of early-career political science scholars. The grant will award scholars whose research areas focus on one of the [...]
The best new popular science books of April 2026
April has a lot to offer when it comes to popular science reading, promising to help us do everything from future-proof our brains courtesy of Hannah Critchlow, to get to grips with really big numbers, thanks to Richard Elwes
Just 10,000 quantum bits might crack internet encryption schemes
Quantum computers based on atoms could provide access to encrypted data much sooner than scientists thought.
Best-selling author to speak on science, storytelling and public trust April 6
“An Evening with John M. Barry: Science, Storytelling and the Public Good” will take place from 7-8 p.m. on Monday (April 6) on Zoom.
Here's That Random Selection Of Ads From A 1969 Issue Of 'Popular Science' You Wanted So Badly
Remember how you woke up last night, screaming and drenched in sweat, and reached for your phone to give me a call? You sounded pretty unhinged, I’ll be honest with you, and if you can deal with even more honesty, you were scaring me a bit. You asked – no, wait – demanded that I […]
RPI Announces DOE Under Secretary for Science and CEO of Melinta Therapeutics as Commencement Honorands
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) today announced that Darío Gil, Ph.D., Under Secretary for Science at the U.S.
Building a Science Communication Practice: From Strategy to Collaboration
Science communication is expected but rarely taught as a sustained practice. This ‘SciComm Spotlight’ highlights an open-access book and UMB webinar offering practical ways to build that practice.
Eureka! Scientists develop new way to detect breakthroughs in science
The history of science and technology is marked by major breakthroughs — the theory of evolution, the splitting of the atom, the development of antibiotics — and a research team including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has developed a method to help pinpoint discoveries that reshaped the course of science. A study publishing in Science Advances on April 1 maps the landscape of innovation to identify disruptive studies and patents that challenge existing paradigms and inspire waves of follow-up research. The measure was developed by a team including Sadamori Kojaku, assistant professor of systems science and industrial engineering at Binghamton University, along with his colleagues Munjung Kim and Yong-Yeol Ahn at the University of Virginia.
A 200-year-old light trick just transformed quantum encryption
Scientists have unveiled a new approach to ultra-secure communication that could make quantum encryption simpler and more efficient than ever before. By harnessing a 19th-century optics phenomenon called the Talbot effect, researchers developed a system that sends information using multiple states of single photons instead of just two, dramatically boosting data capacity. Even more impressive, the setup works with standard components and requires only a single detector, reducing cost and complexity.
Women get Alzheimer’s more often than men: Five things the science tells us
Women develop Alzheimer’s disease at higher rates than men. Stanford Medicine neurologists explain what science knows about why and the many things it doesn’t yet know.
How to poop better, according to a gastroenterologist | Science Friday
For many of us, what happens in the bathroom stays in the bathroom: According to a recent survey, 1 in 3 Americans are too embarrassed to talk about their poop or gut issues with thei...
Science communication is central to the practice of science
Explaining and defending knowledge is as essential to the scientific enterprise as publishing research.
Scientists found a baby dinosaur hidden in rock and it is surprisingly cute
Scientists uncovered a rare baby dinosaur in South Korea and named it Doolysaurus after a famous cartoon character. Using cutting-edge CT scans, they discovered hidden bones—including a skull—inside rock much faster than traditional methods. The young dinosaur, possibly fluffy and lamb-like, even had stomach stones that reveal it ate a mix of plants and small animals. The discovery suggests many more dinosaurs may still be hidden in Korea’s rocks.
Swamp King: The Young Biologist Keeping Science Accessible on TikTok
His chameleon, Krome, is pretty cool, too.
Exclusive-Worries over science, new addicts stymie US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme
LONDON/NEW YORK, April 1 (Reuters) - Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug Administration scheme, as agency scientists...
Arclin Completes Acquisition of the DuPont™ Aramids Business, Including Iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® Brands
/PRNewswire/ -- Arclin, a global materials science company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of DuPont's Aramids business, including the...
Exclusive: Worries over science, new addicts stymie US nicotine pouch fast-track scheme
Popular nicotine pouch products have yet to be cleared for sale in the United States despite a fast-track Food and Drug Administration scheme, as agency scientists hesitate to authorise them due to potential risks to new users, including children, three sources told Reuters.
After their best season in 20-plus years, Century's Science Olympiad team is building for the future
This season, the school’s Science Olympiad team ranked second at the state tournament.
'Explore, Create, Lead': The Science of a World-Class Honors Education
UConn’s Honors program is unique in the nation for its evidence-based curriculum and programming
Steele: Science is breaking the ‘great chain of being’
I’ve been thinking about about “the great chain of being” while trying to figure out the true impetus for the ferocious anti-transgender efforts of this current administration.
US Cardiologists Have Just Published New Guidelines For Managing Cholesterol
How to detect it and lower it.
We’re Spending Billions on Collagen. Here’s What the Science Actually Says
We’re spending billions on powders and gummies, but is it a waste of money? Discover what recent clinical studies from Harvard and FSU reveal about collagen's actual impact on skin, joints, and aging.
Hands-on weather science comes to Freeport seniors April 6 class
Senior Resource Center launches Science Spot with a hands-on weather class April 6 in Freeport. Seniors 60+ explore clouds, storms and more.
The best new science-fiction books of April 2026
A collection of stories set in George R. R. Martin’s Wild Cards universe and a novel from The Expanse author James S. A. Corey are among the science-fiction books we’re looking forward to this month
Universities Become New Frontline in the US-Israel War Against Iran
Videos verified by CNN show research facilities reduced to rubble at the Iran University of Science and Technology in Tehran.
World Health Day 2026: Standing with Science, Advancing the Right to Health and Ending Stigma
Dianova calls for science-based, ethical, and rights-centered health policies to reduce stigma and improve access to care
The Hidden Garden: Science, profit and the human cost of ‘HeLa’ cells
“The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” tells the story of an ordinary African-American whose cells were taken without her knowledge.
March of the Harmattan
Strong winds in March 2026 carried Saharan dust across northwestern Africa and toward the Canary Islands, reducing visibility and prompting alerts.
Spokane students headed to global science fair with eight qualifiers
SPOKANE, Wash. — Eight Spokane students who qualified for the International Science and Engineering Fair, a major science and engineering competition.
A WNC ground station is back in business for NASA's Artemis II
A Transylvania County science research and education center with roots in the Space Race is getting back to its original mission, helping NASA track astronauts as they head to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
A WNC ground station is back in business for NASA's Artemis II
A Transylvania County science research and education center with roots in the Space Race is getting back to its original mission, helping NASA track astronauts as they head to the moon for the first time in more than 50 years.
Moon colonies, helium-3 and future science: NASA's long-term goals after the Artemis II mission
NASA is preparing for Artemis II, which will send four astronauts around the Moon. The mission will test Orion’s life-support, navigation, and communication systems in preparation for future lunar landings.
Artemis II: Conditions Look Promising For Launch of NASA's Crewed Moon Mission
"Everybody's pretty excited and understands the significance of this launch."
Coffee at night may increase risky behavior, especially in women
Drinking coffee at night might come with an unexpected downside: increased impulsivity. In a new study, fruit flies given caffeine after dark behaved more recklessly, ignoring signals that normally make them stop. Daytime caffeine didn’t have the same effect, pointing to a strong link between timing and behavior. Even more striking, females were far more sensitive than males.
Young scientists compete in the 2026 Chester County Science Research Competition
Young scientists from across Chester County once again met for the chance to showcase their knowledge and engage in friendly rivalry at the 2026 Chester County Science Research Competition.
Investigating the replicability of the social and behavioural sciences
Nature - A large-scale study on the replicability of claims from social and behavioural science journals reports that about half of the results replicate in the same patterns as the original study.
Scientists open 40-year-old salmon and find a surprising sign of ocean recovery
Old canned salmon turned out to be a time capsule of ocean health. Researchers found that rising levels of tiny parasitic worms in some salmon species suggest stronger, more complete marine food webs. Because these parasites depend on multiple hosts—including marine mammals—their increase may reflect ecosystem recovery over decades. What looks unappetizing may actually be a sign of a healthier ocean.
Scientists discover hidden “winds” inside cells that could explain cancer spread
Cells aren’t as passive as scientists once thought—they actively create internal currents to move proteins quickly and efficiently. These “cellular winds” push materials to the front of the cell, enabling faster movement and repair. Discovered by chance and confirmed with advanced imaging, this system challenges decades of textbook biology. It may also reveal why some cancer cells spread so rapidly.
How to be a science sleuth
Research integrity experts share their tips for spotting and reporting fraudulent papers
How squid survived Earth’s biggest extinction and took over the oceans
Scientists have finally cracked a long-standing mystery about squid and cuttlefish evolution by analyzing newly sequenced genomes alongside global datasets. The research reveals that these bizarre, intelligent creatures likely originated deep in the ocean over 100 million years ago, surviving mass extinction events by retreating into oxygen-rich deep-sea refuges. For millions of years, their evolution barely changed—until a dramatic post-extinction boom sparked rapid diversification as they moved into new shallow-water habitats.
Scientists just found DNA “supergenes” that speed up evolution
Hidden within fish DNA are powerful genetic twists that may explain one of nature’s biggest mysteries: how new species form so quickly. In Lake Malawi, hundreds of cichlid fish species evolved at lightning speed, and scientists now think “flipped” sections of DNA—called chromosomal inversions—are the secret. These inversions lock together useful gene combinations, creating “supergenes” that help fish rapidly adapt to different environments, from deep waters to sandy shores.
What we’ve learned from citizen science: 5 projects that made a difference
From wombat and mozzie surveillance to deciphering climate history and spotting star explosions, citizen scientists are instrumental in contributing knowledge.
El Paso Science Festival set for April 18-19 at convention center, free for students
El Paso leaders are preparing to turn the Borderland into a hub for future innovators with a new event designed to spark students' interest in science and...
Surprising study shows Alzheimer's may start in the body instead of the brain, a discovery that turns medical science upside down
Alzheimer’s disease may begin outside the brain, with inflammation in organs like the skin, lungs, and gut decades before symptoms appear.
Night With A Nerd Is Back April 16 At Bradbury Science Museum
LANL NEWS RELEASE The Universe is bursting with activity with hundreds of cosmic explosions occurring every second. These explosions provide astronomers a window into the universe, studying everyth…
Introducing a new citizen science nature app that's geared towards the scientific community
Identifying weeds, checking out the pollen map, or discovering new plant life-forms are among the promising wealth of data available to users of PlantNet—a "Shazam!" for plants. Pierre Bonnet and computer ...
Lawsuit: BLM abandoned best-available science for Montana, Wyoming sage grouse
Second legal challenge in four weeks contends that the federal government’s policy for about half of the world’s remaining sage grouse has failed to halt ongoing population declines.
The Science Behind March’s Midwest Severe Storms
March was not kind to the Midwest, which saw round after round of severe storms, including tornadoes, gusty winds and large hail. Meteorologist Rob Shackelford breaks down the science behind why this happened.
UAH Earth System Science Center scientist selected as U.S. Drought Monitor author
A University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) scientist is stepping onto the national stage to help shape how the country understands and responds to drought. Jonathan Case, a principal research scientist for the Earth System Science Center at UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System, has been selected as one of two new NASA-affiliated authors for the U.
The Science Museum: Creating a catapult out of household objects
The Science Museum of Western Virginia helps 7@four construct an at-home activity you can do with your kids
TJC science center director details upcoming Artemis II launch to the moon
NASA is preparing to launch Artemis II, a manned flight on course to circle the moon and going further out than humans have ever gone.
Spokane students qualify to attend prestigious science and engineering competition
SPOKANE, Wash. – Eight high school students from Spokane will travel to Arizona in May for the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.
Johnson Lecture in Science Communication to be held April 2
On Thursday, April 2, award-winning science journalist Maddie Sofia will present the spring 2026 A. Dixon and Betty F. Johnson Lectureship in Scientific Communication at 4 p.m. in Freeman Auditorium, HUB-Robeson Center.
Pronatalists want more babies. Their solutions aren’t rooted in science
Conservative pronatalists want a return to the traditional nuclear family. But that family structure is at odds with how humans evolved.
High schoolers muscle up their exercise science, nutrition know-how
“Ahh! He’s in a lot of pain!” declares Michael McKenney, eyeing a high school student whose injured arm needs to be in a splint. Knowing […]
“Science Pirates” Take First at Hawaii Elementary Science Olympiad
Punahou students showcased their curiosity, creativity and teamwork at the Hawaii Elementary Science
How to use your Unistellar smart telescope to track the Artemis 2 rocket light curve in the name of science
Your guide to getting involved in some citizen science by observing the light curve from NASA’s Artemis 2 SLS rocket during launch and return with your Unistellar smart telescope.
Who Gets to Do Science?
Who Gets to Do Science?: A neuroscientist who spent the last decade tearing down the class, race, and language barriers that keep people like him out of research