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Pitt’s new Trivedi Institute will translate space science into human health breakthroughs
Former NASA astronaut and Professor Kate Rubins will lead the $25 million institute, funded by the Trivedi Family Foundation.
Top recognition awarded to 11 stroke researchers for science, brain health contributions
Embargoed until Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, 10 a.m. CT/11 a.m. ET NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 3, 2026 – Eleven top scientists in stroke and brain health will be recognized for their individual exceptional professional achievements and contributions to stroke and...
States and medical societies are stepping up to fill the CDC’s data void
Dozens of routinely updated CDC databases have gone quiet. Here’s what states and medical societies are doing to preserve U.S. public health
University Of Science And Technology, Korea Offers Fully Funded Scholarships
Study In South Korea: Students planning to pursue higher education in South Korea can apply for the UST Scholarship 2026.
Why Nearby Galaxies Are Fleeing Us: Scientists Finally Solve a 50-Year Mystery
A flat plane of dark matter beyond the Local Group may explain why nearby galaxies move away from us instead of falling inward.
Bonham Middle School claims regional science bowl title
Bonham Middle School returned to the top at the Pantex Regional Middle School Science Bowl on Jan. 31, earning a trip to the national competition.
Rising Temperatures Are Taking a Toll on Sleep Health
As nights get hotter around the globe due to climate change, the prevalence of sleep apnea is expected to increase by as much as threefold.
From stars to simulations, counting down our 10 favorite science stories
We’re celebrating Texas Standard’s 10th birthday with a year of Top 10 lists.
The Science of Memory Goes to School
The distinction between what is true and what we remember complicates the work of education.
Plain language abstracts can help reduce misuse of science
Plain language abstracts will be a significant step toward helping those who want to understand research.
American high school student stuns scientists by mapping 1.5 million previously unknown space objects - Futura-Sciences
A young mind builds an AI breakthrough Matteo Paz, a student at Pasadena High School, joined the Planet Finder Academy in the summer of 2022. The program immerses students in real world astronomy challenges. Under the mentorship of Caltech scientist Davy Kirkpatrick at the Infrared Processing and Analysis Center (IPAC),...
Autism: myth-busting and what scientists still don't know : Short Wave
Autism has a long history of misinformation that continues to today. The Trump administration has perpetuated some of this misinformation in the last year. Among other things, officials have claimed certain groups of people don’t get the condition and that taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism to later develop in children. Today, NPR Science Correspondent Jon Hamilton sets the record straight with host Emily Kwong on what scientists do and don’t know about autism. If you liked this episode, check out our episodes on an Autism researcher’s take on Trump’s claims about Tylenol and a Fragile X treatment that may be on the horizon.Interested in more science in the news? Email us your question 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 by Rebecca Ramirez. Tyler Jones checked the facts. The audio engineer was Damian Herring.
Cracking Antarctic Sea Ice
Icebreakers play a critical role in delivering supplies to America's largest research base in Antarctica.
More than 10,000 Ph.D. science experts left U.S. government jobs last year
LSU will not be disciplined after investigation into its NIL reporting
The first publicly known inquiry by the College Sports Commission, which did not involve football, lasted just two and a half weeks.
California Academy of Sciences team finds ocean warming reaching deeper than expected
Researchers also uncovered evidence of corral damage at lower depths during a survey in the Indian Ocean. The data is helping to drive an initiative at the Academy known as Hope for Reefs - with the goal of reversing the damage in oceans around the world.
Energy Department Announces Members of the Office of Science Advisory Committee, Strengthening Gold Standard Science in America
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the chair and members of the newly established Office of Science Advisory Committee (SCAC), a unified advisory body that will provide independent advice on complex scientific and technical challenges across the Department’s Office of Science.
Dramatic reductions proposed for US science agencies by Trump ...
Final 2026 budget figures, passed by Congress and signed into law, reject significant cuts that the White House had proposed
Scientists just mapped the hidden structure holding the Universe together
Astronomers have produced the most detailed map yet of dark matter, revealing the invisible framework that shaped the Universe long before stars and galaxies formed. Using powerful new observations from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the research shows how dark matter gathered ordinary matter into dense regions, setting the stage for galaxies like the Milky Way and eventually planets like Earth.
New catalyst turns carbon dioxide into clean fuel source
Researchers have found that manganese, an abundant and inexpensive metal, can be used to efficiently convert carbon dioxide into formate, a potential hydrogen source for fuel cells. The key was a clever redesign that made the catalyst last far longer than similar low-cost materials. Surprisingly, the improved manganese catalyst even beat many expensive precious-metal options. The discovery could help turn greenhouse gas into clean energy ingredients.
The summer I became a science journalist
Mason Wakley on being a science writer intern at the Royal Society of Chemistry
A record breaking gravitational wave is helping test Einstein’s theory of general relativity
A newly detected gravitational wave, GW250114, is giving scientists their clearest look yet at a black hole collision—and a powerful way to test Einstein’s theory of gravity. Its clarity allowed scientists to measure multiple “tones” from the collision, all matching Einstein’s predictions. That confirmation is exciting—but so is the possibility that future signals won’t behave so neatly. Any deviation could point to new physics beyond our current understanding of gravity.
Scientists release a map of the clearest picture yet of what dark matter looks like
Dark matter makes up most of the universe, yet we have very little understanding of it. Scientists recently released a map that gives the clearest picture yet of what dark matter looks like.
Climate enters the overshoot era—science and policy need to react
The International Court of Justice reiterated in 2025 that the 1.5°C limit is the countries' primary agreed target under the Paris Agreement. With record-high global temperatures in recent years, the ...
What Causes Thinning Hair In Young Women? Beauty Gurus Share Science & Solutions
Miami, Florida / Syndication Cloud / January 23, 2026 / Trybello LLC Key Takeaways Female pattern hair loss affects about 12% of women by age 29, making it the most common cause of thinning in young women. Hormonal changes linked to PCOS, thyroid disorders, and birth control shifts can trigger sudden shedding episodes. Stress-related conditions, […]
Nursery industry chief navigates politics as 'friend accumulator'
As the Republican scion of Democrat parents, Jeff Stone is no stranger to political debate — nor to to reaching across the aisle.
Berna Sozen Wins Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science
Berna Sozen, PhD, was awarded the prize in recognition of her research, which has enhanced understanding of embryonic development.
Expedition 74 Kicks Off Week with Dragon Preps and Science Gear Work
The Expedition 74 crew kicked off the week with SpaceX Dragon spacecraft preparations and science hardware maintenance ensuring research continues providing pristine results aboard the International Space Station.
Western North Carolina plants new STEM educator research community
Society for Science is expanding access to STEM education in Western North Carolina through a new initiative. Sponsored by Appalachian…
How Olympic athletes use science to win, according to an expert
Ahead of the Winter Olympics, a Virginia Tech aerodynamics expert breaks down how air resistance can determine who medals — and how some athletes try to bend the rules.
Hair samples reveal the benefits of lead regulation
Before the EPA, Utah saw 100 times more lead exposure.
Puppy Bowl to take center stage at Liberty Science Center on Super Bowl weekend event
The canine participants will come from The Seeing Eye of Morristown.
2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests
The findings may help doctors and researchers better understand cognitive development in infancy.
MSU expert on sports a gateway to understanding society
Bryan Ellis, an assistant professor at MSU's Center for Integrative Studies in Social Science shares how sports are a powerful microcosm of society.
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’: Rifftrax, Shout! Studios Team for New Episodes of Cult Classic Series (EXCLUSIVE)
RiffTrax and Shout! Studios have teamed to produce four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000 with Mike Nelson, Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy
Science Museum Oklahoma offers donations-only admission for Founder's Day
That means in lieu of admission, guests may give any amount they choose in order to enter on Feb. 9.
Building Systems That Survive Real Life
Sara Nobrega on the transition from data science to AI engineering, using LLMs as a bridge to DevOps, and the one engineering skill junior data scientists need to stay competitive.
Two GCPS Students named Regeneron Science Scholars
Two Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have been named 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars.
The Green River flows ‘uphill.’ Geologists think they finally know why.
The Colorado River tributary in northeastern Utah has baffled geologists for 150 years.
2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests
A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which earlier than scientists previously thought.
Indirect Cost Caps: A Hidden Threat to American Science
Reductions in federal reimbursement rates for institutional research facilities and administration costs could bankrupt America’s research universities.
NASA’s IMAP Begins Primary Science Mission
NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) began its two-year primary science mission on Feb. 1 to explore and map the boundaries of our
Blend Named a Leader in AIM Research's PeMa Quadrant: Top Data Science Service Providers 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Blend, a leading provider of AI-powered data science and analytics services, has been named a Leader in AIM Research's PeMa Quadrant: Top Data...
When Can I Trust What Scientists Say?
Claims are based on evidence, and different kinds and quantities of evidence provide different levels of confidence.
Scientists Found a Way to Regrow Cartilage Without Using Stem Cells
Scientists reversed joint damage in mice by reprogramming aging cartilage cells.
Las Vegas project manager talks challenges in developing commerical real estate
Las Vegas is a high-velocity market with strong demand drivers, but it rewards disciplined execution and punishes uncertainty, said Art Zargaryan, CEO of Pegasus Development.
Tear gas and pepper spray can have lasting health effects
The chemicals are widely used for crowd control, but their long-term health risks are poorly understood.
Exclusive: Anthropic partners with Allen Institute and Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Rather than chase the next AlphaFold-like breakthrough, Anthropic thinks AI agents can speed up the routine work of science
Sun Releases 4 Strong Solar Flares
The Sun emitted three strong solar flares on Feb. 1, peaking at 7:33 a.m. ET, 6:37 p.m. ET, and 7:36 p.m. ET. The Sun emitted a fourth strong solar flare on
Xtalks Announces its Life Science Webinar Calendar for February 2026
Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries. Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place! Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field!
MOSI reinvents itself as the Museum of Science and Innovation
TAMPA — The Museum of Science and Industry is no more.
Vanderbilt Health acquires Tennova’s Clarksville hospital and related physician clinics from Community Health Systems
Leaders with Vanderbilt Health announced today completion of the acquisition of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville Hospital and freestanding emergency room Tennova ER-Sango, along with the hospital’s related businesses, including physician clinics and outpatient services, from Community Health Systems Inc. (CHS). Vanderbilt Health has held a 20% minority interest in these operations since 2021. Under Vanderbilt Health’s ownership, the 270-bed hospital will be named Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital (VCH) while the freestanding Sango ER will be named Vanderbilt Emergency Sango. Also joining the Vanderbilt Health system through the acquisition are physician practice locations in Clarksville, Dover, Pleasant View and Tiny Town offering, depending on location, orthopaedics, primary care, wound care, digestive health, urology and surgical services. Acquisition of the hospital and its related physician practices expands Vanderbilt Health’s ability to serve patients across the region, supporting its ability to provide high-quality care in more convenient, community settings that are also more cost-effective. “We are thrilled to welcome Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital into our health system. Providing exceptional care close to home is invaluable, and we are eager to serve the citizens of Clarksville and Montgomery County by expanding the hospital’s programs and services,” said Jeff Balser, MD, PhD, President and CEO of Vanderbilt Health and Dean of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. This acquisition marks Vanderbilt Health’s fourth regional hospital expansion, further strengthening its presence across Middle Tennessee beyond its already extensive inpatient and ambulatory services in Nashville. VCH joins Vanderbilt Health’s network of regional medical centers that now include Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital in Coffee County, and Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital in Shelbyville. With a strong record of growth and investment in people, programs and services for its regional hospitals, residents of Clarksville, Montgomery County and the surrounding region can expect that Vanderbilt Health will bring a host of adult and pediatric services to the area. Initial plans for VCH over the upcoming year include increased staffing for the hospital’s emergency services, including the addition of pediatric emergency medicine specialists with Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, along with increased surgical specialty offerings. Longer term, physicians and staff will be recruited to bring a broader array of adult and pediatric specialty services to the community. “I am delighted to welcome the physicians, nurses and staff of Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital into the Vanderbilt Health family and look forward to working closely with the hospital’s medical staff and members of the local health care community to ensure we excel at meeting their needs as caregivers as we pursue the goal of improving the health and wellbeing of the patients we serve,” said Jane Freedman, MD, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health System Officer for Vanderbilt Health. Currently, VCH employs approximately 1,100 staff and more than 30 physicians. Through this acquisition Vanderbilt Health has committed to hire substantially all current employees who are in good standing. Services already established by Vanderbilt Health at VCH include an OB-GYN hospitalist program, an array of oncology services provided by a multidisciplinary team with Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, and neonatal care in the hospital’s Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provided by specialists with Monroe Carell. VCH has been designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Wound Care Center of Distinction and has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. More information about Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital is available at: vanderbilthealth.com/hospital/vanderbilt-clarksville-hospital
The 3 Big Unknowns About the EPA’s Biggest Climate Science Rollback Ever
What to watch for when the agency releases its final decision on the greenhouse gas endangerment finding.
Alabama House votes to amend contract language for math, science teacher incentives
The amendment would allow veteran educators who have been teaching in for over 20 years to sign contracts up to three years in length.
Toy Association Advocates for Science-Based Approach to California Microplastics Review
On January 30, The Toy Association™ submitted comments to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in response to the agency’s request for information regarding consumer products that contain or generate microplastics, including c
Message from the Director—Oregon Water Science Center, Winter 2026 Newsletter
A message from the Center Director, Joanna Thamke.
Scientists Warn: This “miracle cure” works only by damaging human cells
MMS has long been promoted as a miracle cure, but new research shows it’s essentially a toxic disinfectant. While it can kill bacteria, it only works at levels that also damage human cells and beneficial gut microbes. Scientists warn that homemade MMS mixtures are especially dangerous due to wildly inconsistent dosing. The study calls MMS a clear case where the risks are high—and the benefits are effectively zero.
Manatee Regional Science & Engineering Fair Results - Celebrating Student Innovation & Excellence
We were proud to recognize more than 100 outstanding middle and high school students from 13 Manate...
The New Science of Craving
We often view our cravings—whether for drugs, alcohol, food, or approval—as indictments of our character. Yet neuroscience and psychology say otherwise; here's why.
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Advancing health equity through collaborative care
Collaborative care models offer a proven blueprint for improving outcomes among Black Americans with HIV.
One of Earth’s most abundant lifeforms has a fatal flaw
SAR11 bacteria dominate the world’s oceans by being incredibly efficient, shedding genes to survive in nutrient-poor waters. But that extreme streamlining appears to backfire when conditions change. Under stress, many cells keep copying their DNA without dividing, creating abnormal cells that grow large and die. This vulnerability may explain why SAR11 populations drop during phytoplankton blooms and could become more important as oceans grow less stable.
Scientists are hunting for a forbidden antimatter transformation
MACE is a next-generation experiment designed to catch muonium transforming into its antimatter twin, a process that would rewrite the rules of particle physics. The last search for this effect ended more than two decades ago, and MACE plans to leap far beyond it using cutting-edge beams, targets, and detectors. A discovery would point to entirely new forces or particles operating at extreme energy scales.
EU reaffirms commitment to science-based multilateralism
Countries are meeting in Geneva for the first Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution plenary.
Hopkinton Today for Monday, Feb. 2: HHS students gear up for Science and Engineering Fair on Wednesday
Good morning, Hopkinton! Welcome to the daily update we call Hopkinton Today — a quick recap of yesterday’s news, highlights of what’s on tap, and a photo
DOE scientists blasted climate report ordered up by boss
Secretary Chris Wright handpicked five climate contrarians to write about global warming. Department experts pushed back on the findings.
We’re All Being Played By Metrics
A new book explores what we lose when we’re always keeping score—at work, in life, even within ourselves. Can games help set us free?
Study Reveals a Turning Point When Men's Heart Attack Risk Accelerates
It's much earlier than women.
Column | I’m an oncologist. Here’s what the science says about cancer and supplements.
Most dietary supplements are not harmful. Some, however, should be treated with caution when it comes to cancer, especially in certain populations of people.
Most Baltimore County teachers are ready to teach science of reading. What about yours?
The phonics-forward method backed by brain science is what education leaders hope will bring Maryland back to its heyday.
The Science of Memory Goes to School
The distinction between what is true and what we remember complicates the work of education
Using generative AI to help scientists synthesize complex materials
Generative AI models have been used to create enormous libraries of theoretical materials that could help solve all kinds of problems. Now, scientists just have to figure out how to make them. In many ...
How generative AI can help scientists synthesize complex materials
DiffSyn, a computer model developed by MIT researchers, suggests promising ways to synthesize new materials for faster experimentation.
'They've probably been untouched for 49 million years': The New Mexico cave expanding our search for alien life
In one of the most baffling discoveries of the last decade, scientists have found a clue in a cave to how life might survive in deep space without light.
Help scientists document Midwest light pollution by looking at Orion
More people participating in the citizen science project Globe At Night could help fill gaps in what astronomers know about the extent of skyglow.
Geneva campus moves ahead with major science center buildout
A major new science complex is taking shape in Geneva as Hobart and William Smith Colleges finalize plans for the Fish Center for the Sciences, a four-story facility designed to bring multiple STEM disciplines under one roof. With design work nearly complete, the $25 million project marks one of the largest academic investments in the… MoreGeneva campus moves ahead with major science center buildout
Bridging the STEM Gap: Women, Science, and Why Prevention Starts with Equity
Women’s inclusion in STEM is critical for ethical AI, equitable health systems and social justice – data shows closing the gap transforms society.
US can’t isolate itself from the world of science
If things continue on the current trajectory, we will soon lack the ability to understand what the advances in science developed elsewhere mean and how we might exploit them.
VASVIK's Annual Industrial Research Awards: Celebrating Indian scientists for their innovation and achievements
VIVIDHLAXI AUDYOGIK SAMSHODHAN VIKAS KENDRA (VASVIK) hosted its 51st Annual Industrial Research Awards on January 31, 2026, at B. J. Hall, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai. BK Radhika Didi, Brahma Kumari, and Lord Dr Frank Mentrup, Mayor of Karlsruhe, Germany, honoured the event as Chief Guests.
Pittsburgh's Kamin Science Center up for Best Science Museum in USA Today's 10Best awards
Joe Humphreys: Six qualities make you cool, according to science. Trying too hard isn’t one of them
There’s a lesson here for politicians or political analysts who put great store in image management
Surgeons Kept a Man Alive With No Lungs For 48 Hours. Here's How.
The impossible made possible.
Olivia Dean wins Grammy award for best new artist
Olivia Dean won the Grammy award for best new artist. The Grammy is designed for artists who achieve “a breakthrough into the public consciousness.” Eligible artists must have released at
DHL Health Logistics Singapore Expands Capabilities to Elevate Life Science & Healthcare Logistics
DHL Group has announced the expansion of its life sciences arm—DHL Health Logistics—with the development of a €10 million Pharmaceutical Hub in Singapore. This investment bolsters regional Life Sciences and Healthcare (LSHC) infrastructure.
A happy merger of science and the arts is happening again at Florida State University
The Festival of the Creative Arts aims to explore the many ways the two disciplines intersect and interact.
DiffSyn: a generative diffusion approach to materials synthesis planning
Nature Computational Science - A generative AI approach is developed for predicting materials synthesis recipes—a complex challenge in materials science. Using this approach, the authors...
The tension between big team science and colonial power dynamics
Nature Human Behaviour - Big team science promises to globalize the social behavioural sciences. However, without structural reform, it will reproduce a research model in which data are gathered...
A tiny light trap could unlock million qubit quantum computers
A new light-based breakthrough could help quantum computers finally scale up. Stanford researchers created miniature optical cavities that efficiently collect light from individual atoms, allowing many qubits to be read at once. The team has already demonstrated working arrays with dozens and even hundreds of cavities. The approach could eventually support massive quantum networks with millions of qubits.
Girls Lead the Way at Assumption Catholic School Science Fair
Eighth grade students finished off the year by showcasing their creativity and scientific aptitude during Assumption Catholic School’s annual Science Fair. Held on Dec. 11, the fair granted...
STEM students gather on campus to participate in annual Science Olympiad
Middle and high schoolers from around the country traveled to Purdue’s campus for the invitational competition of the Science Olympiad. Students participated in events, practicals, and exams on various STEM-related topics to prepare for further competitions and expand their scientific expertise.
The Master’s University Grad Published in International Science Journal
Claire Burke
Do scientists follow the data
Personal feelings about immigration subtly influenced how 71 teams of academics analysed the same figures in a study
Scientists’ political views change how they interpret identical data
Personal feelings about immigration subtly influenced how 71 teams of academics analysed the same figures in a study
Florida Supreme Court, Florida Bar discipline 11 lawyers for misconduct
Four of the lawyers were suspended for more egregious cases of behavior.
INTERVIEW: Winter at Science Museum of Minnesota
There's a whole lot happening at the Science Museum of Minnesota, with multiple programs for visitors of all ages starting this month.
Showcasing science to board members
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Youngsters at Independence Middle School took their science knowledge directly to the board of education.
Elmore County District Science Fair Draws Record Middle School Participation, Advances Students To Regionals - Elmore-Autauga News
Amanda Pevey
Caterpillars use tiny hairs to hear
Experiment in one of the world's quietest rooms reveals the hairs detect airborne sounds—like predators.
The Science of “the Giggle”: Why Laboratory Rats Love Being Tickled
If you think laughter and comedy are reserved strictly for humans, you’d be wrong. A study in the late 1990s showed that creatures like rats emit ultrasonic vocalizations while playing with or anticipating the opportunity to play with other rats. To make matters sillier, rats emitted similar vocalizations when they were subjected to manual somatosensory
Science Sunday: The power of atmospheric pressure
Science Central brought the Magdeburg Hemispheres to First News Weekends to show the power of atmospheric pressure.