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This tiny power module could change how the world uses energy
As global energy demand surges—driven by AI-hungry data centers, advanced manufacturing, and electrified transportation—researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory have unveiled a breakthrough that could help squeeze far more power from existing electricity supplies. Their new silicon-carbide-based power module, called ULIS, packs dramatically more power into a smaller, lighter, and cheaper design while wasting far less energy in the process.
Nuclear Science Committee Bureau reflects on achievements and future directions
The meeting took place on 14-16 January 2026 in Paris, France.
People agreed to be buried face down in snow, for avalanche science
A safety device helped maintain the buried person’s oxygen levels for a half hour or more, which might provide time for an avalanche rescue.
Exercise 'Snacks' Throughout Your Day Have Real Health Benefits, Study Finds
Squeeze them in.
Years in the making, R.I.’s first life science incubator labs prepare to open
With six companies set to move into the new state-of-the-art Ocean State Labs, it’s a big year for the Rhode Island Life Science Hub, said Dr. Mark A. Turco, president and CEO.
Science and Technology Directorate Shares 2025 Year in Review
To showcase the breadth of the Directorate’s accomplishments, S&T has shared its 2025 S&T Year in Review.
H.I.G. Realty and Barts Health NHS Trust Partner to Launch the First Barts Life Sciences Project
H.I.G. Capital ("H.I.G."), a leading global alternative investment firm with $74 billion of capital under management, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with the Barts Health NHS Trust to deliver the first applied healthcare innovation building within the newly launched Barts Life Sciences Cluster at Cavell Street in London, Whitechapel.
OPINION: We cannot wait until high school or college to integrate computer science lessons
If schools want to prepare young people for a future shaped by technology, they must act now to ensure that computer science is not a privilege for a few but a foundation for all. The time to begin is during middle school.
How Long, Not Long
After marching from Selma, Martin Luther King Jr. stood on the steps of the state capitol in Montgomery, Alabama, and called for nonviolence in the fight for equality and justice for all Americans.
When science discourages correction: How publishers profit from mistakes
Academic publishing system often allows scientific errors to persist because it prioritises profit and prestige over timely correction.
The World's Longest-Running Lab Experiment Is Almost 100 Years Old
And it's still going.
Scientists trace fertilizer microplastics from fields to beaches
Plastic-coated fertilizers used on farms are emerging as a major but hidden source of ocean microplastics. A new study found that only a tiny fraction reaches beaches through rivers, while direct drainage from fields to the sea sends far more plastic back onto shore. Once there, waves and tides briefly trap the particles on beaches before many vanish again. This helps explain why so much plastic pollution seems to disappear after reaching the ocean.
The monk who discovered the laws of genetics—but was overlooked in his time
Mendel’s monastery garden experiments went largely unnoticed during his life, but their implications would ripple through science decades later.
How AI Is Reshaping Science’s Most Trusted Tool
Systematic reviews take a long time, but are the gold standard in evaluating evidence and producing medical recommendations. AI could speed that up—in theory.
OCCC opens applications for Nursing and Aquarium Science programs
Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) is now accepting applications for two of its signature career and technical education (CTE) programs: Nursing and Aquarium Science.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor
The former Maine CDC director's ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
A science teacher’s case for Nirav Shah as governor
The former Maine CDC director's ability to explain complex topics with honesty and empathy is exactly what Maine needs.
Space Science in 2026: New lunar explorers, Mars missions, and space telescopes
With many missions on the manifest, the new year promises to be packed with space…
No More Support For NASA SMD Planetary Science Division Analysis and Assessment Groups
No More Support For NASA SMD Planetary Science Division Analysis and Assessment Groups
More diversity means better science, says Nature journal chief
‘Inclusion’ is not about political correctness but can produce research with a greater impact, according to Springer Nature’s chief scientific officer
The Guardian view on microplastics research: questioning results is good for science, but has political consequences
Editorial: Errors in measuring microplastic pollution can be corrected. Public trust in science also needs to be shored up
Science 4 Everyone: How do water sources influence where people live?
Storm Team4 Meteorologist (and science teacher) Ryan Miller explains how the housing market can influence drought conditions and water supply.
Professor promoted to interim head of political science department
Purdue announced Friday that professor James McCann will become the new interim head of the Department of Political Science.
Benjamin Logan Elementary seeks volunteers for Science Fair
Benjamin Logan Elementary School is preparing to host its annual Science Fair on Thursday, February 19, and is inviting community members to volunteer as judges […]
Scientists find ‘master regulator’ that could reverse brain aging
Researchers have identified OTULIN, an immune-regulating enzyme, as a key trigger of tau buildup in the brain. When OTULIN was disabled, tau vanished from neurons and brain cells remained healthy. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about tau’s necessity and highlight a promising new path for fighting Alzheimer’s and brain aging. Scientists now believe OTULIN may act as a master switch for inflammation and age-related brain decline.
The Brain Health Wake-Up Call
Brain health is built daily. Science, lifestyle, and nutrition can shape focus, memory, and resilience at every age.
Scientists sent viruses to space and they evolved in surprising ways
When scientists sent bacteria-infecting viruses to the International Space Station, the microbes did not behave the same way they do on Earth. In microgravity, infections still occurred, but both viruses and bacteria evolved differently over time. Genetic changes emerged that altered how viruses attach to bacteria and how bacteria defend themselves. The findings could help improve phage therapies against drug-resistant infections.
The Ring Nebula is hiding a giant structure made of iron
A huge bar of iron has been discovered lurking inside the iconic Ring Nebula. The structure is enormous, spanning hundreds of times the size of Pluto’s orbit and containing a Mars-sized amount of iron. It was detected using a new instrument that allowed astronomers to map the nebula in far greater detail than ever before. The origin of the iron bar is still a mystery, with one theory suggesting it could be the remains of a vaporized planet.
GUEST OPINION: Court saw through attack on stoves, science
When the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) filed a federal lawsuit last year challenging Colorado’s new gas stove labeling law, it exposed a troubling pattern of how climate advocacy can morph into scientific misinformation to achieve policy goals through fear rather than facts. At the heart of the court dispute is House Bill 25-1161, […]
A take on the science of reading from a special educator
Beacon Journal readers write about the science of reader, a new state bill, energy-saving appliances and national politics.
Mars: Scientists Have Figured Out How Blue The Red Planet Used to Be
Where did it all go?
Science & Medicine: A mother's mission transforms care for Chromosome 18 disorders
Jannine Cody, PhD, founded and leads the Chromosome 18 Clinical Research Center, which has revolutionized the understanding of and care for disorders caused by alterations in chromosome 18 in humans. However, Cody began this mission as a mom with a baby with a chromosome 18 disorder who needed care.
China's Shenzhou-21 crew continues with science experiments, life in orbit
China's Shenzhou-21 astronauts have steadily advanced scientific experiments in several fields aboard China's space station over the past week.The crew consists of mission commander Zhang Lu and astronauts Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang. They have been in
Longwood Gardens is about to launch new science strategy
Science is the force that makes Longwood's gardens flourish. A new scientific plan will launch along with events for the public.
The science of the slush: How temperature profiles dictate precipitation
If you’ve lived in the csra for long, you know our winter weather is rarely simple. We often get stuck with a messy mix instead of a winter wonderland, and i built this graphic to show you exactly …
Sponsored: For Louisiana’s Menhaden Fishery, If Science Doesn’t Guide Regulations, What Does?
Louisiana has long relied on science to guide how it manages its natural resources. From energy to agriculture to fisheries, legislators and regulators have invested in research, monitoring, and expert
Dolphins and orcas may be evolving to return to life on land, according to scientists - Futura-Sciences
It’s now official: dolphins and orcas have crossed the evolutionary point of no return. Once land dwellers, these marine mammals are forever bound to the sea — and a new study reveals the hidden price ... Read more
Ecophysiologist shares science behind hibernation Jan. 24
Feather River Land Trust announces that ecophysiologist Hannah Carey will present a talk on hibernation Saturday, Jan. 24, at the Sierra Valley Nature
Gov. Livingston hangs on to defeat Science Park- Boys basketball recap
Elijah Garcia scored a team-high 16 points in Gov. Livingston's50-48 win over Science Park.
A 47-year study reveals when fitness and strength start to fade
A long-running Swedish study has followed adults for nearly five decades, uncovering when physical decline truly begins. Fitness and strength start slipping around age 35, then worsen gradually with age. The encouraging twist: adults who began exercising later still improved their physical capacity by up to 10 percent. It’s a powerful reminder that staying active matters, even if you start late.
Science journals retract 500 papers a month. This is why it matters
A small team of volunteers is tracking thousands of falsified studies, including cases of bribery, fraud and plagiarism
Near-death experiences remain a mystery that science can’t explain
A new study explains why current brain theories fail to fully explain near-death experiences and consciousness.
Students Show Off Skills at Imperial County Science Fair
Students and their families were excited to show off their hard work at the 2026 Imperial County Science Fair.
Scientists Just Produced the Best Map of Antarctica's Sub-glacial Landscape, and It's Good News for Climate Change
There's a rugged world beneath the ice.
Eagle County School District hosts geography, history and science competitions
The Gifted and Talented department of Eagle County School District hosted geography, history and science bees at Homestake Peak School in December to wrap up the first semester of classes. The three competitions combined into...
Hubble Snaps Stellar Baby Pictures
Developing stars shrouded in thick dust get their first baby pictures in these Hubble Space Telescope images.
Magic in the Mundane: The Science of the Snowflake
From a speck of dust in a cloud to the geometric masterpiece in front of you, each snowflake carries its own story and its own unique beauty that is worth recognizing.
Video: Why 'basic science' is the foundation of innovation
At first glance, some scientific research can seem, well, impractical. When physicists began exploring the strange, subatomic world of quantum mechanics a century ago, they weren't trying to build better ...
3 Policy Moves Likely to Change Health Care for Older People
Two regulatory rollbacks, along with a new A.I. experiment in Medicare, raise some worrisome questions.
Eugene Science Center is raising funds to build outdoor science park
If the museum achieves its funding goals, the park could double the center’s square footage for hands-on exhibits and educational programs.
Astronomers finally find an atmosphere around a rocky exoplanet - Futura-Sciences
From Io’s volcanoes to Enceladus’s geysers, our Solar System is a study in contrasts. The exoplanet realm is just as rich—and scientists are hunting for signs of life or, at least, clues to how life ... Read more
In 1994 We Got To See How Long Impact "Craters" Last On Gas Giants, Courtesy Of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
The comet was discovered in its final stage before impact. As luck would have it, NASA had a probe on its way to Jupiter, perfectly placed to capture its demise.
Microplastics are undermining the ocean’s power to absorb carbon
Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses. New research suggests microplastics are disrupting marine life that helps oceans absorb carbon dioxide, while also releasing greenhouse gases as they break down. By interfering with plankton, microbes, and natural carbon cycles, these pollutants reduce the ocean’s ability to regulate global temperatures.
How scientists are turning thyme into precision medicine
Thyme extract is packed with health-promoting compounds, but it is difficult to control and easy to waste. Researchers created a new technique that traps tiny amounts of the extract inside microscopic capsules, preventing evaporation and irritation. The method delivers consistent nanodoses and could eventually be used in medicines or food products. It may also work for many other natural extracts.
Science news this week: ISS medical evacuation, Mars Sample Return canceled, and woolly rhino flesh found in permafrost wolf
Jan. 17, 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.
Tiny earthquakes are revealing a dangerous secret beneath California
Scientists are uncovering a hidden and surprisingly complex earthquake zone beneath Northern California by tracking swarms of tiny earthquakes that are far too weak to feel. These faint tremors are revealing what lies beneath the surface where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone, one of the most dangerous seismic regions in North America.
NL elementary students show off their science skills
A select group of Slatington Elementary students have been celebrated for putting their scientific skills to the test. Superintendent Dr. Matthew J. Link said at Monday’s school board meeting that he ...
What science says about how weight-loss drugs affect cancer risk
Evidence is mounting that GLP-1 drugs may play a role in reducing cancer risk and deaths from certain cancers.
Why the Church Has Never Feared Science
From Copernicus to contemporary research, Catholics have long understood scientific inquiry as a partner with faith in the search for truth.
Political Science Major Reflects on Impactful Experience at Thurgood Marshall Institute
Political Science Major Reflects on Impactful Experience at Thurgood Marshall Institute - Read this story on www.coloradocollege.edu
Goodbye to drinking water: “Day Zero” will arrive sooner than you thought, and science already knows when and where it will happen
Day Zero is closer than it looks. A new study maps when and where drinking water shortages could hit first.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 to Discuss Space Station Science Mission
After 167 days in space, the crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission will hold a news conference at 2:15 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 21, at the agency’s
Milwaukee Academy of Science forfeits 7 wins after WIAA rule 'misinterpretation'
Milwaukee Academy of Science acknowledged a WIAA rule 'misinterpretation' led to the forfeit of seven boys basketball games this season.
Science Hill man found dead after single-vehicle crash on Highway 3264, officials report
A 32-year-old Science Hill man was found dead Friday morning after a single-vehicle accident on Highway 3264, according to Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones.
January 16, 2026
Some Parkinson’s patients may experience strange symptoms, like smell loss and sleep disorders, decades before diagnosis. Plus, a Pompeii construction site preserved in ash reveals secrets of the famously durable Roman concrete. And, Greenland sharks live for hundreds of years, but their eyes never seem to get old. What can they teach us about aging human eyes?
Letter from the NASA Planetary Science Director: the Future of the Planetary Science Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs)
A Letter from the NASA Planetary Science Director, Dr. Louise M. Prockter: the Future of the Planetary Science Analysis and Assessment Groups (AGs)
Don’t miss out on the latest science in JCSM
The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is moving to Springer Nature. View new articles in Volume 22 on the Springer website. Logging in as an AASM member AASM members have full access to all JCSM content. Follow these steps to log into the new website as a member: Go to the new journal website homepage: https://link.springer.com/journal/44470/ Scroll down and look for the “Sign in through society site” button. This button will take you to the AASM log-in screen and redirect you back to the journal website. Monthly new content alerts If you’ve previously opted in to new issue alerts for JCSM, you’ve been registered to receive monthly new content alerts from Springer Nature for JCSM. These alerts ensure you’ll never miss out on the latest science published in JCSM. To make sure delivery of the alerts is seamless, please add “Springer Alert TOCalert@springernature.com” to your contacts.
Opinion | The Viewpoint-Diversity Debate Misunderstands Science
We’re not teaching students truths about nature. We’re giving them tools to explore.
Ohio University’s Academic Health Sciences Center to improve health outcomes, access across Southeast Ohio and beyond
The Ohio Academic Health Sciences Center (OHIO-AHSC) will address significant health challenges and health care workforce shortages across the state, particularly in rural and Appalachian communities.
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
In this month’s picks, hijacked bullet trains, comet creatures and time loops in the British countryside.
Letters to the Editor: Some people will always find a way to downplay the importance of science
'Periodically, I’ve had chats with neighbors about the heat. Most of the talks have been thoughtful, but some have veered into cuckoo territory,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
UMW Undergraduate Science Fellowship Extends Applications for First Cohort
The Piscopo Rodgers Science Fellows Program at the University of Mary Washington has opened applications to incoming undergraduate students who want to pursue research and careers in medicine, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth and environmental science, mathematics or physics. The program, which offers funding of up to $6,600 per year for four years of undergraduate […]
ISC4 opening marks new home for School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics
William & Mary’s first new school in more than 50 years takes a major step forward with the opening of Integrated Science Center 4 for the spring 2026 semester.
2026 Sylvia A. Earle Award for Exploration Excellence by the Explorers Club
Award: The Sylvia A. Earle Award for Exploration Excellence, previously known as the Citation of Merit, is an annual award given by the Explorers Club to an
The Eugene Science Center plans to open an outdoor park to expand their exhibit space
The Eugene Science Center has been operating with the same 11,000 square foot space since moving to its current building in 1980. The center is planning to double its capacity with an Outdoor Science Park expansion this summer.
Roane State health science campus opens Jan. 20
The first students will attend spring classes at the $75 million Knox Regional Health Science Education Center, and visitor tours are scheduled.
Wiener pitches $23B ‘science bond’ to backfill Trump research cuts
The proposed ballot measure would fund research grants as federal grant freezes threaten California labs and universities.
Can a New GPT Accelerate Human–AI Collaboration in Science?
SciSciGPT takes on the tedious tasks so scientists can dream bigger.
Trump admin strips key science data from America's national parks
The inventory and monitoring program steers decisions in the national park system.
Molly Moylan combines service, science and community impact
For Elon University student Molly Moylan '26, service is not just something she does on campus, but it is deeply rooted in the community she calls home. As a full time resident of Alamance County,...
Beth Johnson named Balog Faculty Fellow of Science
Beth Johnson, associate teaching professor, director of academics for the Science BS/MBA program, and director of the Integrative Science Major for the Eberly College of Science, has been named the James and Alvina Balog Faculty Fellow of Science. The fellowship supports an outstanding faculty member in the Eberly College of Science working with the Science BS/MBA program.
Science Quiz: Extinct Animals and Strange Illnesses
Put your science knowledge to the test with this week’s news quiz. Play now.
What's the Point of Philosophy?
Does science really have nothing to say about the nature of consciousness?
Scientists found hidden synapse hotspots in the teen brain
Scientists have discovered that the adolescent brain does more than prune old connections. During the teen years, it actively builds dense new clusters of synapses in specific parts of neurons. These clusters emerge only in adolescence and may help shape higher-level thinking. When the process is disrupted, it could play a role in conditions like schizophrenia.
St. Louis Science Center cancels MLK Day showcase, halts YES teen program
One month ago today, the Saint Louis Science Center convened a meeting of staff assigned to its Community Science program—and then informed all of them they were being let go, effective immediately. The staffers supervised the science center’s long-running Youth Exploring Science program, better known as YES, which supports local students from underserved communities with […]
Are our bodies full of microplastics or not? There’s a way to resolve this debate, and scientists must hurry
This week’s furore is microplastics researchers’ ozone moment. If they fail, the powerful plastics lobby will step into the breach, says science journalist and author Debora MacKenzie
Teasing Apart The Causes And Early Signs Of Parkinson’s
Some Parkinson’s patients may experience strange symptoms, like smell loss and sleep disorders, decades before diagnosis.
JPM26: Chugai chases new science and name recognition from US biopharma industry
The leaders of Chugai Pharmaceutical are tired of their company not getting its due. At the J.P. | The leaders of Chugai Pharmaceutical are tired of their company not getting its due. At the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, they’re working hard to change that while also seeking out new science to bring into their storied drug discovery operation.
Science shows very different psychiatric disorders might have the same cause
A sweeping new study of psychiatric and genetic records has the potential to change treatment for millions of psychiatric patients.
Science shows very different psychiatric disorders might have the same cause
A sweeping new study of psychiatric and genetic records has the potential to change treatment for millions of psychiatric patients.
10 breakthrough technologies to expect in 2026 : Short Wave
Wanna know where tech is headed this year? MIT Technology Review has answers. They compile an annual list called "10 Breakthrough Technologies". Today, host Regina G. Barber speaks with executive editor Amy Nordrum about the list, and they get into everything from commercial space stations and base-edited babies to batteries that could make electric vehicles even more green. We also do a lightning round of honorable mentions you won't want to miss out on!Check out the full list from MIT Technology Review.Interested in more science? Check out our episode on last year’s top 10 technologies to watch and our episode on building structures in space.Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.This episode was produced by Berly McCoy. It was edited and fact-checked by Rebecca Ramirez. The audio engineer was Robert Rodriguez.
AI will transform the ‘human job’ and enhance skills, says science minister
Patrick Vallance says robots would take away ‘repetitive’ tasks, but Sadiq Khan warns AI will usher in ‘new era of mass unemployment’
BP accused of ‘insidious’ influence on UK education through Science Museum links
Campaigners claim firm has bought sway over the teaching of science, technology, engineering and maths
The biggest myth about aging, according to science
"This will help people take meaningful steps to slow the rate of aging and increase what we call their health span or their kind of time of life expectancy free from disease."
Research in Yale Science Building paused due to ventilation failure
A Wednesday email announced that the building — except for Marsh Lecture Hall and concourse-level physics research labs — would be closed until further notice.
Science Center of Iowa unveils new AI exhibit
The Science Center of Iowa is launching a new interactive exhibit on artificial intelligence, opening to the public on January 16.
Radial Entertainment Completes Purchase of 'MST3K'
Radial Entertainment, the entertainment company formed from the merger of Shout! Studios and FilmRise, has obtained full ownership over the “Mystery Science Theater 3000” brand from creator Joel Hodgson’s Alternaversal. “MST3K” had been jointly owned by Alternaversal and Shout! Studios since late 2015. Radial’s purchase includes all brand assets and intellectual property and follows nearly … Continue reading "Radial Entertainment Completes Purchase of ‘MST3K’"
Congress passes bill to fund U.S. science agencies, rebuffing Trump’s requested cuts
The Senate voted to provide billions more to NASA, NOAA and the National Science Foundation than the president had asked for.
A deadly chemical frozen in ice may have sparked life on Earth
Hydrogen cyanide, a toxic chemical, may have helped spark the chemistry that led to life. When frozen, it forms crystals with highly reactive surfaces that can drive unusual chemical reactions, even in extreme cold. These reactions could produce more reactive molecules that pave the way for life’s basic ingredients. The findings suggest frozen worlds may be more chemically active than once thought.