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Purina Institute Brings Nutrition Science to the Global Veterinary Stage at World Small Animal Veterinary Association Congress 2026
Purina Institute will join WSAVA Congress in Poland to help veterinary teams turn trusted nutrition science into practical support for clients and their pets ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/...
Goodbye joint replacements? Stanford scientists found a way to regrow cartilage and stop arthritis
Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage and also helped prevent osteoarthritis after ACL-like knee injuries, while human cartilage taken from knee replacement patients began producing new, functional joint cartilage after exposure to the same inhibitor.
What if death from aging becomes preventable? The science is no longer purely theoretical
Most medicine waits for aging to produce a recognizable disease and then tries to treat that disease. A growing field of researchers is pursuing a more ambitious idea: intervene earlier in the biologi...
Scientists Find a Hidden Network of Tiny Channels The Brain May Use to Flush Out Toxic Alzheimer's Proteins
Toxic proteins need an exit.
Christian Science church in Lincoln Park gets new life as multimillion-dollar condos
The name of the new development, Beman Lincoln Park, honors Solon Beman, the architect of the early 20th-century church as well as the town of Pullman.
Scientists Find a Hidden Network of Tiny Channels The Brain May Use to Flush Out Toxic Alzheimer's Proteins
Toxic proteins need an exit.
Christian Science church in Lincoln Park gets new life as multimillion-dollar condos
The name of the new development, Beman Lincoln Park, honors Solon Beman, the architect of the early 20th-century church as well as the town of Pullman.
Let’s learn about origami-inspired science
The Japanese art of paper folding has inspired new designs for lightweight and shapeshifting technology.
Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in physics
Among past laureates are some of the most celebrated figures in science, including Albert Einstein, Marie and Pierre Curie, Max Planck and Niels Bohr.
Cramming for exams? Five science-backed ways to study better
Rereading and highlighting aren't enough for long-term learning. Experts share science-backed strategies to help students study smarter.
What are ‘sleeping beauties’ in the world of knowledge?
In a new book, artist David Byrne explores how important ideas are forgotten—and then remembered—over time.
‘Feeling Is Part of Memory’: In Conversation With Nobel Laureate Karl Deisseroth
The newly named Nobel laureate reflects on using light to probe the brain, the relationship between science and art, and the deep questions that have guided his work.
Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to Francis Halzen for ice research
Scientist Francis Halzen won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm announced on Tuesday.
Dave McCormick dreams of strengthening science, but Trump is researchers’ worst nightmare
The Pennsylvania senator’s gentle advocacy for NIH funding has had little apparent impact on the president he wholeheartedly supports.
From finance to science Orlando teacher finds her passion
Orlando instructor has reaching students down to a science
3 science-backed ways to help your brain clear out waste
If the brain’s plumbing doesn’t work properly, research shows, cellular garbage accumulates, and a cleaner brain may be a healthier one.
41st Great Sports Legends Dinner Supports Neuroscience Research at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
The 2026 Legends Dinner honored 11 athletes and announced a $1 million gift supporting drug discovery and The Miami Project’s research.
Science Just Revealed the Worst Way to Eat a Meal (And You Probably Do It Every Day)
Eating the exact same meal alone is less healthy than eating it with other people, new research warns.
Red snapper season opens Friday; anglers can donate carcasses for science and prizes
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Recreational anglers will have three days to harvest red snapper this weekend, and North Carolina fisheries officials are asking them to c
Science-backed guidance for healthy screen time
We’re all aware – and wary – of doomscrolling. Lots of screen time can be bad for us. But what if that’s not always the case? We spoke with the author of a study that found a positive relationship between screen time and brain development in young people. This episode, we sort through what to actually worry about when it comes to screen time – and what guidelines already exist that can empower you and the kids in your life.Interested in learning more about how screen time affects your brain? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Science-backed guidance for healthy screen time
We’re all aware – and wary – of doomscrolling. Lots of screen time can be bad for us. But what if that’s not always the case? We spoke with the author of a study that found a positive relationship between screen time and brain development in young people. This episode, we sort through what to actually worry about when it comes to screen time – and what guidelines already exist that can empower you and the kids in your life.Interested in learning more about how screen time affects your brain? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Nobel Prize in physics to be awarded in Stockholm
The Nobel Prize in physics will be announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm.
Nobel Prize in Physics to Be Awarded in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM (AP) — The Nobel Prize in physics will be announced Tuesday by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. Last year, three scientists won the Nobel Prize in physics for research on the strange behavior of subatomic particles called quantum tunneling that enabled the ...
Switching on brain cells: The Nobel-winning science of optogenetics
In optogenetics, scientists control neurons by stimulating them with light—potentially unlocking breakthroughs for conditions such as dementia, depression and blindness.
As federal grant cuts hit social sciences, McInnis ‘worried’ about funds
Yale’s federal funding declined by 1.5 percent in the last fiscal year, with cuts affecting social science fields — which the Trump administration has targeted. Yale President Maurie McInnis said last month that the government had been slow to disburse awards.
Why So Many Social Science Claims Are False
One of the most urgent questions facing society today is the potential impact of AI on education and labor markets. So it’s no surprise that two scientists attempted to provide
Climate Science Under Political Attack Reaches US Supreme Court
In 2018, local officials in Colorado sued oil companies in state court, charging that pollution from fossil fuels contributed to global warming and harmed
The Beaver Brown Waters of Rupert Bay
Dissolved organic matter and suspended sediment mingle in the southernmost extent of James Bay.
CBS News New York sports producer leans in to science, takes on Parkinson's diagnosis
Hyundai Motor Group and Exploratorium Launch ‘Have Fun with Science’ Experiential Exhibition in Seoul
HMG today announced the opening of ‘Have Fun with Science,’ a free experiential science exhibition developed in collaboration with the Exploratorium.
Salsa classes seek to spread Hispanic culture, boost campus life
The free weekly dance classes are at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Science and Engineering Innovation and Research Building.
Digital Science appoints Charlesworth as strategic sales partner of Altmetric and Dimensions in China’s scholarly publishing sector
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Curiosity Blog, Sols 5029-5035: Back in the Lab
Written by Michelle Minitti, MAHLI Deputy Principal Investigator
A Journey to the Depths of Ancient Mars?
Written by Alex Jones, Ph.D. candidate at Imperial College London
Science starts at the dinner table: Building STEM connections with families
By inviting children, parents and grandparents to explore science together, a Hartford outreach program is helping families see research as part of everyday life.
Scientists finally see how nature moves energy so efficiently
Researchers have captured key steps in a chemical reaction that helps nature transfer energy with remarkable efficiency. Ultrafast X-rays revealed how changes involving electrons and protons are closely linked to the rearrangement of surrounding water molecules. Because similar reactions drive photosynthesis and other energy-conversion processes, the technique could help scientists develop better catalysts, fuel cells, and flow batteries.
News | Populate hires director of science and innovation for £1 billion London Cancer Hub project
Angela Kukula was chief executive of life sciences cluster organisation MedCity
Brian Greene stops teaching Frontiers of Science after more than a decade
Brian Greene, a prominent theoretical physicist and popular science commentator, has stopped teaching Frontiers of Science, according to the course’s fall 2026 syllabus reviewed by Spectator.
Science Must Move Faster Than Social Media
I have bought produce, cooked it, sold it, specified it, promoted it, walked fields with growers, stood in packing houses, worked with distributors and watched chefs turn raw ingredients into something people want to eat.
Kazakhstan backs US-led Kyoto Vision for a ‘Golden Age of Science’
The United States and 16 other countries have endorsed the Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science, with Kazakhstan the only Central Asian country among the 17 signatories, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Washburn’s Women in Science Day gives girls a hands-on look at STEM
Seventh-grade girls from across Topeka got a hands-on look at what it's like to work in science at Washburn University's annual Women in Science Day.
UW-led optoelectronic center receives second round of funding from the US National Science Foundation
A University of Washington-led center for optoelectronics — technologies that combine light and electronics — brings researchers from 14 universities across the U.S. together with the mission to develop new materials to transform information technology with light. Founded in 2021, NSF IMOD has received a second round of funding from the NSF to continue its work for the next five years.
The science behind the Superdome’s roar during the Domecoming game
Superdome Decibels Debunked: How loud was the Dome when Steve Gleason blocked the punt?
Orlando Science Center returns with themed laser shows on Oct. 10
Orlando Science Center returns with Cosmic Concerts on Oct. 10, featuring laser tributes to Led Zeppelin and Elton John.
Former SPASH teacher pleads not guilty to possessing child pornography
Daniel Hagstrom, a former science teacher at Stevens Point Area Senior High, pleaded not guilty Oct. 5 to 10 counts of child pornography possession.
Oct. 8 talk to discuss building a new era of materials characterization
Pinshane Y. Huang, Racheff Faculty Scholar in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, will give the talk “Building a new era of atom-by-atom materials characterization with electron ptychography” at 3:05 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in 10 Sparks Building on the University Park campus.
The ‘War Games’ problem: Computer science has long understood what it takes to keep AI under control
AI agents don’t go rogue. That’s something only humans do. Nevertheless, a New York Times article – representative of much news coverage of AI – described an OpenAI hacking as “A.I. bots going rogue and independently spearheading a cyberattack.” Name-brand artificial intelligence agents have been on a hacking spree in…
College of Ag Sciences clubs get philanthropy boost from visiting ag company
Three clubs in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences got a recent boost from a new donation from Pivot Bio, a company specializing in products that optimize crop production through specific nitrogen delivery.
Museum of Life and Science seeks additional $2M from Durham County as costs rise
The Museum of Life and Science is asking Durham County for an additional $2 million as rising construction costs have left the museum facing a $3.5 million funding gap.
MSSM to Host Public STEM Night
The Maine School of Science and Mathematics in Limestone is hosting a STEM Discovery Night tonight.
Kyoto Vision Rallies 17 Nations for AI-Powered Science: No Budget, No Binding Vows
Kyoto Vision for a Golden Age of Science: 17 nations including the US, Germany, Japan, and South Korea endorsed an AI-driven research declaration at the STS Forum in Kyoto, committing to closed-loop AI labs, reformed science funding, and talent cultivation -- but only to endeavor, not to spend or
Dr. Egnor: The “Platonic Turn” in Science
There is a “disconnect” between a physical organ of the body — the brain — and the “immortal mind,” the human spirit, that transcends it.
Teaching students scientific-storytelling skills to inspire change
The senior capstone course ESCI 191 equips environmental-science majors with digital-storytelling skills to translate complex climate data into compelling narratives to immerse and engage the public.
Art, science and climate futures converge through international symposium
What: SCI_ART: After the Data/Cultural Climate Futures Symposium Who: Artists […]
Science Teacher Arrested, Accused of Dragging 7th Grader 20 Feet by the Arm
A Florida middle school teacher was arrested after school surveillance video allegedly showed her pulling a student out of a classroom by the arm. Fada Concepcion, a seventh-grade science teacher at T...
CMS student among top 30 finalists nationwide in science competition
Isabella Garry is being honored for a project exploring whether natural materials can remove microplastics from simulated stomach fluid.
Did New Science Board Just Shift BioCryst's (BCRX) Investment Narrative?
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals recently formed a seven-member Scientific Advisory Board made up of experienced rare disease and drug development leaders to guide its research, clinical plans and regulatory approach. The depth of this board, spanning big pharma R&D, AI driven drug discovery and rare disease commercialization, directly targets BioCryst’s execution risk as it builds a broader pipeline beyond its current portfolio. We will now examine how BioCryst Pharmaceuticals’ investment narrative...
Your Brain Under Anesthesia Behaves Surprisingly Like a Worm's, Scientists Discover
A shared experience of oblivion.
Classic Chronicle: Norwich, Vermont, showcases sustainability and hands-on science
A 2006 Classic Chronicle explores how Norwich, Vermont, embraces sustainable living and interactive science education
California scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids
STANFORD, California (AP) — Dr. Karl Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning early Monday that he had won a Nobel Prize for medicine for helping to open a new field of brain science called optogenetics.
California scientist wins a Nobel Prize, then makes school lunches for his kids
Dr. Karl Deisseroth spent hours fielding congratulatory calls after learning that he had won a Nobel Prize for medicine for helping to open a new field of brain science called optogenetics.
Is It Smart To Buy Science Applications International Corporation (NASDAQ:SAIC) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend?
Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Science...
Mexico Raises Science Funding 111% to Drive Tech Projects
Mexico increases science and technology funding by 111%, supporting 1,340 new projects to strengthen national technological capabilities.
CAS inducts seven into Hall of Fame
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) inducted seven distinguished members of the CAS community into its Hall of Fame on Friday, September 18.
Pre-Columbian Archaeology Meets Science Fiction in Max Lehman's Quirky Sculptures
Max Lehman delves into a kind of future past inspired by science fiction, where modern tech and prehistoric visual culture merge.
University of New Haven Researchers Advance Health Equity and Health-S
Research focused on health equity and health-system transformation has grown from a 2023 faculty-student project into a broad, collaborative body of scholarship involving students, faculty, health sys
Will R.I. voters, elected officials continue investing in life sciences?
Rhode Island starts in a strong position and has the ingredients needed for innovation and growth. What we don’t have yet is a long-term commitment, writes the CEO of the RI Life Science Hub.
Northeastern Pennsylvania schools embrace the Science of Reading
Amid a nationwide decline in literacy, teachers across Pennsylvania — including educators in Northeastern Pennsylvania — are rewriting the rules on reading.
Northeastern Pennsylvania schools embrace the Science of Reading
Amid a nationwide decline in literacy, teachers across Pennsylvania — including educators in Northeastern Pennsylvania — are rewriting the rules on reading.
Now Open! APSA Teaching & Learning Conference Awards and Travel Grants | Deadline: November 16, 2026 -
Now Open! Apply for TLC Travel Grants & Awards Michael Brintnall Teaching and Learning Award APSA Award for Teaching Innovation | Travel Grants Deadline: November 16, 2026, 11:59PM ET Join political science teacher-scholars and students [...]
Now Open! APSA Teaching & Learning Conference Awards and Travel Grants | Deadline: November 16, 2026 -
Now Open! Apply for TLC Travel Grants & Awards Michael Brintnall Teaching and Learning Award APSA Award for Teaching Innovation | Travel Grants Deadline: November 16, 2026, 11:59PM ET Join political science teacher-scholars and students [...]
OSU Center for Health Sciences raises more than $800K for wellness center, scholarships
Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences hosted its first Orange Impact event Thursday and raised more than $800,000 toward a new wellness center an
Orlando Science Schools begins enrollment process for six regional campuses
Orlando Science Schools is accepting applications for 2027-28, including new 11th grade spots at Seminole Science.
Inaugural Delbert E. Day Lecture to be held Oct. 15
The first Delbert E. Day Lecture on Glass Science and Technology will be presented by Dr. Claudio Mazzali, vice president of global research at Corning, Inc. The title of his lecture will be “Precision at Scale: Navigating the Science-to-Factory Continuum that Reshapes Industries for Glass Manufacturing and Beyond.” The lecture will be held at 3:30...Continue Reading Inaugural Delbert E. Day Lecture to be held Oct. 15
Scientists may have seen dark matter. If they did, what exactly is it?
One theory points to a long-awaited supersymmetric particle called a ‘higgsino.’ But that idea has some issues.
Small Animal Science Program at WSWHE BOCES celebrates its 100th adoption of a local homeless pet
The Small Animal Science Program at WSWHE BOCES recently celebrated a major milestone: its 100th adoption of a local homeless pet.
A Health Influencer Claims He Has Been Drinking Radioactive Water For 250 Days Straight, To A Frightening 13.5 Thousand Likes
If you don't know why this is a bad idea, let us tell you about radiation, Radithor, or the tragic case of Eben Byers.
St. Louis Prehistoric Life Show brings free fossil fun to the Science Center
The inaugural St. Louis Prehistoric Life Show invites families to crack open rocks, identify fossils, meet paleontologists, and more.
Computer science student is a CEO before earning diploma
Marcel Slowikowski (’26 computer science) launched an AI startup this summer, months before he earns his computer science degree.
RSU and USAO partner to create Accelerated Master's Program for computer science students
Rogers State University (RSU) and the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) have partnered together to create an Accelerated Master's Program for comp
RSU and USAO partner to create Accelerated Master's Program for computer science students
Rogers State University (RSU) and the University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) have partnered together to create an Accelerated Master's Program for comp
$7.5B California Science Agency Plan Free From Trump’s Influence Will Go to Voters
Voters will get to weigh in on the plan in early 2028.
After school programming, birthday parties and day camps at Brooklyn Science Spot in Carroll Gardens (sponsored) | Brooklyn Bridge Parents - News, Events and Family Services
Brooklyn families, get ready for a fall experience that goes beyond worksheets, screen time, and ordinary after-school programs and camps. At Brooklyn Science Spot, we are opening the door to a whole new way for children to learn, explore, and fall in love with science through hands-on discovery, creative thinking, and real-world STEM fun. Opening
Henning Willers: Inspiring Correlative Science Talks on Radiation and Immunotherapy at RadRes2026
Henning Willers: Inspiring Correlative Science Talks on Radiation and Immunotherapy at RadRes2026 / Anthony Nguyen, cancer, Everett Moding, Henning Willers,
Noreen Killen Named Interim CEO at Mid-America Science Museum
Noreen Killen has been named interim CEO of Mid-America Science Museum, effective as of Oct. 3. The Hot Springs museum is conducting a
Science highlights six landmark DNA and Human Genome Project breakthroughs that missed the Nobel Prize
From Avery’s genetic material discovery to the Human Genome Project’s 3 billion base pairs, major life-science advances faced Nobel limits on co-authorship and timing
Misericordia University to Host Healthcare Symposium with Presenting Sponsor Geisinger
Misericordia University’s College of Health Sciences and Education, with Geisinger as Presenting Sponsor, will host the 2026 Healthcare Symposium, “Connected Care: Aligning Education, Innovation & Community Health,” on Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Lemmond Theater on the University’s Dallas campus.
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Health Professions Exploration Fair, Oct. 6
Meet with admission representatives from over 30 graduate health programs to learn more about career opportunities, education requirements, the admission process and more.
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Health Professions Exploration Fair, Oct. 6
Meet with admission representatives from over 30 graduate health programs to learn more about career opportunities, education requirements, the admission process and more.
The Science Enabling a Steady Supply of Critical Minerals
Researchers are collaborating across disciplines to unlock domestic sources of valuable materials and lower costs.
A ‘phoenix’ planet was born from the ashes of its dead star
Finding the potential planet hints that our sun’s death could lead to the creation of new worlds.
Fear is bigger than ever… and Zero Latency VR has the science to prove it
MELBOURNE, Australia — Zero Latency VR, the world’s largest and most innovative immersive VR network, is celebrating a double Halloween anniversary: three years since the launch of Outbreak, …
How will humans of the future be augmented? Six striking ideas from science fiction
From expanded vision to immortal bodies, these screen depictions have all stretched our understanding of what technology could do to humans.
National Museum of Natural History’s Sant Director Kirk Johnson To Depart for the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Kirk Johnson announced today that he will step down as the Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History after 14 years in the role, as he prepares to join the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as its next president and CEO. An advocate for science, nature and the power of museums to influence the […]
Livelong Women’s Health Summit Builds Momentum for 2027 Expansion
The Livelong Women's Health Summit brought together consumers, clinicians, researchers, and health experts for conversations spanning menopause, strength and performance, brain health, nutrition, hormones, and the science of aging. The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) served as a sponsor for the event.