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Science behind lightning strikes
Following two people hospitalized for a lightning strike in Winter Garden, FOX35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Henry Fuelberg, FSU Professor of Meteorology on the science behind the strikes.
Science Division launches five new centers to foster multidisciplinary research in areas of growing importance and interest
These centers debuted July 1 with five years of initial funding and will focus on marine genomics, geohazards, materials innovation, RNA science, and astrobiology.
Antarctic expedition reveals why Southern Ocean clouds remain one of climate science's greatest challenges
The Southern Ocean plays a pivotal role in regulating Earth's climate, yet the clouds that blanket this remote region remain among the least understood features in atmospheric science. By controlling ...
September in the Neighborhood: Star Trek science, shop local artisans, picnic at Peirce Mill
To boldly go... Sept. 8 is the 60th anniversary of the day the first episode of Star Trek aired. Sept. 9 is the day our Broad Branch Road neighbor, the Carnegie Earth and Planets Laboratory, is inviting us over for a Star Trek-themed lecture on the worlds among the stars, and how the science of
Looking for your next big idea? Start at Farm Science Review 2026
By Greg LaBarge, Ohio State University Farm Science Review brings together expertise from every corner of the agriculture and natural resources sectors for three days of demonstrations, education, and conversations. Whether you’re a farmer looking to improve yields or add a new enterprise, a landowner interested in conservation, or simply curious about how food and
LA Tech gets $954K grant from National Science Foundation
Louisiana Tech has received a $954,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
TV Academy announces 2026 Engineering, Science, and Technology Emmys
SpaceX's Starlink and AI-based face replacement tech among this year's winners.
Television Academy announces 2026 Engineering, Science, and Technology Emmy recipients
SpaceX's Starlink and AI-based face replacement tech among this year's winners.
Smithtown High School East Science Director Wins National Chemistry Award
Maria Zeitlin was named the 2027 recipient of the James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching.
Pacific Science Center Receives $5.25 Million Grant to Sustain Science on Wheels Program
Pacific Science Center has received a $5.25 million grant from The Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation to support... Read More
AI agents not ready to replace humans in behavioral research
A new study finds that digital twins don’t yet replicate the views of the individuals they are modeled after.
Fact Check Team: Why can't you stop scrolling? The science behind social media 'addiction'
Social media is designed to keep users engaged. But does that mean the platforms are designed to be addictive? That question is part of a major legal fight.
Landspout or Dust Devil in Georgetown? Breaking Down the Science
If you were driving around Round Rock and Georgetown Wednesday, you may have had some crazy sights to see. A large swirling vortex was spotted picking up dust a
How Sports Science Impacts Iowa State Football Coaches' Preparation
One of the biggest coaching adaptations Jimmy Rogers has made since arriving in Ames is utilizing more sports-science resources to aid practice plans.
Looking for your next big idea? Start at Farm Science Review 2026
By Greg LaBarge, Ohio State University Farm Science Review brings together expertise from every corner of the agriculture and natural resources sectors for three days of demonstrations, education, and conversations. Whether you're a farmer looking to improve yields or add a new enterprise, a land
Florida Polytechnic University nabs top rankings for computer and data science programs
'We emphasize strong technical foundations alongside real-world problem-solving, ensuring our graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully.'
Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
Ten research teams were honored Thursday at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns.
Think you need 10,000 steps a day? Science says otherwise
Granted, we typically recite the 10,000-step goal as if it is gospel, but whether you're clocking up the miles on your commute to work or walking around in circles in the kitchen last thing at night, the truth of the matter is, you might already be walking enough.
A NASA Spacecraft Is Nearing The Edge Of The Solar System. Its Instruments May Be Shut Off Due To Lack Of Funding
New Horizons' instruments may be shut off before it reaches the Solar System's "termination shock", despite it being fully functional likely into the 2050s.
Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
Researchers have been honored for their quirky, imaginative contributions to science at the 36th annual Ig Nobel Prizes
Annual quirky science prize is held outside the US for the first time
Researchers have been honored for their quirky, imaginative contributions to science at the 36th annual Ig Nobel Prizes.
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist.
The Saint Louis Science Center Celebrates Innovation at Upcoming Gala
One of the city’s most unique and outstanding treasures, the Saint Louis Science Center helps uplift the idea that that science and technology is for everyone. As one of the
Pacific Science Center Secures Historic $5.25M Grant from The Muglia Family Foundation to Offset State Funding Losses to 'Science on Wheels'
Pacific Science Center (PacSci) announced a $5.25 million grant from The Laura Ellen and Robert Muglia Family Foundation to sustain Science on Wheels, PacSci's outreach program bringing hands-on STEM learning to schools and communities across Washington State. It is one of the largest gifts in PacSci's history and one of the first major grants from The Muglia Family Foundation since it formalized its grantmaking in late 2025.
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist.
Team Science: AI Helps Dentists Practice the Conversations that Matter
A University of Rochester collaboration is using an AI-powered virtual patient to help dentists strengthen communication, build trust and better respond to patients’ fears and concerns.
Bernaola named to 2026 class of Kika De La Garza Science Fellows
Texas A&M AgriLife entomologist in Beaumont recognized for leadership in rice pest management, research and outreach.
Deciphering black holes, problematic proteins, and ‘intelligent’ bacteria: 75 undergraduates experience Clark’s ‘Summer of Science’
Seventy-five undergraduate science majors at Clark spent the summer working closely with faculty mentors and diving deep into research. Their projects ranged from black holes in outer space to the ubiquitin protein system, whose dysregulation can lead to the development of cancer and other serious diseases.
AI suggests new physics experiments that could outperform human-designed setups
Research means asking questions of the universe. For centuries, clever minds have advanced science by devising ingenious experiments designed so their results reveal something about the laws of nature ...
Fact Check Team: Why can't you stop scrolling? The science behind social media 'addiction'
Social media is designed to keep users engaged. But does that mean the platforms are designed to be addictive? That question is part of a major legal fight.
UW pays $600K to settle lawsuit with computer science professor over parody land acknowledgment
Stuart Reges was disciplined by the University of Washington after including a parody land acknowledgment in a course syllabus. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit found university officials violated Reges' academic freedom rights.
Fermi Explorer: Sending A Spacecraft On A 55,000-Mile-Per-Hour Mission To Alpha Centauri To Tackle The Fermi Paradox
The team hopes to launch to Alpha Centauri in 2029, in an attempt to tackle the Fermi paradox. The mission will not be a quick one.
LM Workboats Builds Aluminum Research Vessel For Chesapeake Bay Science Ops
LM Workboats has been contracted to construct a 59-foot aluminum research vessel for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, designed to conduct multi-mission, year-round operations on the Chesapeake Bay and near-coastal Atlantic waters. The vessel will be built to US Coast Guard Subchapter T and UNOLS standards at Lyman-Morse facilities in Maine.
AGU Launches New Special Collection at the Nexus of Science and Policy
Seven AGU journals are encouraging submissions of policy-related commentaries and research articles, boosting scientists' voices to decision-makers.
The science behind giant bubbles at Discovery Lab
Discovery Lab explains the science behind giant bubbles and shares what makes its special bubble mixture stronger and more flexible.
How Close Are Scientists To Creating "Digital Twins" Of Human Brains? If Technology Can Catch Up, The Uses Could Be Endless
A digital twin would recreate a single brain and retain the ability to learn, adapt, and respond like the original.
UWM helps student grow her love of science
In high school, a research project into a type of virus helped stir Ally Ruffino’s love for science. In college, she discovered a professor who worked with that same virus, and it spurred her into an academic path she loves.
Michael Bloomberg Gives $155 Million to Museum of Science, Boston for New Civic Wing
Michael Bloomberg has donated $155 million to the Museum of Science, Boston through Bloomberg Philanthropies, funding a new public venue designed to bring... Read More
Is intelligence really passed down by our parents? What science says today - Futura-Sciences
“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” as the saying goes. But is popular belief enough to conclude that intelligence is hereditary? There are plenty of examples of parents who appear to have intellectual abilities that differ from those of their children. That is because other factors, such as...
Scientists Find More Than 1,000 DNA Variants Linked to Personality Traits
More than one million genomes helped identify DNA variants linked to extroversion, agreeableness, neuroticism and more. Researchers measured how those traits influenced how people lived.
Scientists to Classrooms: A thriving Science News Learning outreach program
For three years, classrooms participating in Science News Learning have welcomed scientists to share their research and career journeys, giving…
Voyages of Discovery: 20 years exploring the arts and sciences
ECU’s Voyages of Discovery series provides the community with access to impactful innovators and prominent leaders in the arts and sciences.
Seattle science powerhouses bet big on AI-designed biology
A new $95 million project could yield cancer treatments, genetic switches and plastic-eating enzymes.
People on the Move: Leo Russo, PhD, Joins Life Science Cares Philadelphia Board of Advisors
Life Science Cares Philadelphia has welcomed Leo Russo, PhD, to its Board of Advisors, bringing more than 25 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in…
My unsung hero of science: Harriet Taylor Mill, the radical feminist philosopher who lived in the shadow of her husband
Taylor Mill cut to the heart of issues in political thought such as patriarchy, socio-economic justice and freedom.
Scientists Bent Graphene Almost as Sharply as Atoms Allow and Something Strange Happened
A long-sought effect emerges when graphene is bent to the max.
Television Academy and National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announce Recipients of 2026 Engineering, Science & Technology Emmy Awards
Emmys for Exceptional Achievement in Broadcast Technology to be Presented Oct. 14 in Los Angeles
Australian science prize awarded to researcher studying memory accuracy of domestic violence survivors
Helen Paterson’s work on advancing how police and courts understand memory is recognised in prestigious Eureka prizes
NASA scientists discover a giant 10-sided pattern on Saturn
A huge 10-sided atmospheric pattern has appeared around Saturn’s south pole, giving the planet a surprising counterpart to its famous northern hexagon. Hubble data suggest the strange decagon only began emerging in the past few years and is still growing stronger. Researchers hope continued observations will reveal why it suddenly formed and whether it could persist for decades.
Scientists just overturned a century-old physics assumption
Scientists at Carnegie Mellon University have discovered an unexpected form of the Hall effect, overturning the long-held assumption that this electrical response only appears when a magnetic field points perpendicular to a material. Beyond expanding a century-old principle of physics, the finding could eventually lead to simpler magnetic sensors for electronics, transportation, and medical technologies.
Ancient “living fossils” may reveal how complex life began
A newly discovered microbe living inside ancient stromatolite communities may offer a rare look at how complex life first emerged. Researchers captured the first direct images of an Asgard archaeon physically connected to a bacterium, with the two microbes appearing to exchange nutrients and other compounds. Scientists think similar partnerships billions of years ago may have helped produce the first complex cells.
Protecting Health Before, During, and After Wildfires
Recognizing wildfires as an increasingly complex public health and health care challenge, the National Academies’ Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Disasters and Emergencies convened a webinar series this summer on wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery. The series brought together experts from health care, emergency management, environmental science, engineering, academia, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and affected communities.
2 York Computer Science Students Featured in CUNY Research in Focus
Two of our Computer Science students were recently highlighted in the August edition of CUNY Research in Focus for their contributions to an interdisciplinary project that explores “The World Through Hip Hop.”
How Science Journalists Are Using AI Image Tools to Create Explainer Graphics for Complex Technical Topics
A Google Quantum AI researcher recently described visuals and metaphors as essential to sharing research that often sounds
Poll: Next steps for Philly's natural science museum
Take our poll and let us know what you think should be done with one of the city's most prized institutions.
Scientists Find Parasites in Almost Every Fish From a Recent Tuna Haul
Some were in the muscle, too.
AI learns nature’s code: Allen Institute, UW and Fred Hutch launch $95M open science initiative
Three of Seattle's top scientific institutions are launching a nearly $95 million research initiative that will generate data and train AI models to design proteins and genes that don't exist in nature — sharing the results freely to help others develop new medicines and materials.
Brain implants fuel U.S.-China bioscience rivalry
The devices are bringing new hope to patients with strokes, Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.
What Did Jurassic Forests Sound Like? Like This.
Scientists spent over a decade reconstructing the calls of nine species of ancient insects to create the first accurate Jurassic soundscape.
Science Says Doing This 1 Thing Together Beats Traditional Date Nights
Skip the flowers and dinner out. If you want to feel closer to your partner, the latest science suggests seeking out awe together.
As SU enrollment drops, international students say U.S. politics spark concern
Law, a political science professor, said it’s difficult to secure admission to a U.S. university as students worry about federal visa changes.
Science Association Selects UToledo Geophysicist Among Distinguished Lecturers
Dr. Kennedy Doro, an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, will share his expertise through the American Geophysical Union College of Fellows’ Distinguished Lecture Series.
Biopharma needs more data scientists. Who's getting hired?
With U.S. data science jobs projected to grow 35% over the next decade, a recruiter and talent strategy director discuss the qualifications, technical skills and mindset needed to land these coveted positions.
The New York Times Hires STAT’s Eric Boodman as National Science Correspondent
The New York Times has hired STAT journalist Eric Boodman as its national science correspondent, a new position on the... Read More
‘Right in your face’: The science behind Maryland field hockey’s press defense
While the intensity of the Terps’ press defense stays consistent, part of what makes it so effective is the different shapes the players take on.
Peatland Fires Darken Skies in Indonesia
With Indonesia gripped by drought, fires are smoldering on the surface and underground.
Canal Science Symposium Addresses Water Quality Worries
The Coastal Habitat and Water Quality Initiative (C-HAWQ) held its long awaited symposium on canal science at the Collier County Public Library Marco Island Branch on Thursday afternoon, August 28.
Samara Aerospace tests reliability of attitude control technology with National Science Foundation award
Samara Aerospace tests reliability of attitude control technology with National Science Foundation award
Former UK President Lee Todd advocates for a new science center in Kentucky
Former University of Kentucky President Lee Todd is pushing for the creation of a Kentucky Science Center, saying the emphasis on the subject is lagging behind reading and math.
The Human Body May Age in Two Major Bursts, And a New Study Reveals What Drives Them
With most organs following the ovary's cues.
Dr. Brown: Is it time for science's veterans to step aside?
"Senior researchers sometimes have advantages," writes Dr. William Brown, "However, those same laboratories can be stifling for budding young scientists who challenge traditional views and are open to fresh ideas."
New Mexico’s largest reservoir plunges to just 1. 4% full
Elephant Butte Reservoir, New Mexico’s largest reservoir, plunged to just 1.4 percent capacity in July 2026 after years of extreme drought and record early snowmelt. The dramatic decline exposed long-submerged debris and underscored the growing strain on Rio Grande water supplies used by farms in New Mexico and Texas.
The universe has plenty of hydrogen. So why is star formation collapsing?
Star formation across the universe has fallen dramatically over the past 4.5 billion years, but astronomers have uncovered a surprising twist: the supply of neutral hydrogen, a key ingredient for making stars, has barely declined. Using China’s FAST radio telescope and data from roughly 2.5 million galaxies observed by DESI, researchers found that star formation was about 2.5 times higher 4.5 billion years ago, while neutral hydrogen levels were only about 1.4 times higher.
Beijing Science Popularization Month to Bring Diverse Activities in September
The launch ceremony of the 2026 National Science Popularization Month in Beijing and the 16th Beijing Science Carnival will be held at Huairou Science City on September 4.
UI Health Sciences building inspires collaboration
Realizing a vision planted with a ceremonial shovel three years ago, hundreds of University of Iowa officials, faculty, staff, and students on Wednesday dedicated a new $250 million Health Sciences Academic Building completed over the summer.
UI Health Sciences building inspires collaboration
Realizing a vision planted with a ceremonial shovel three years ago, hundreds of University of Iowa officials, faculty, staff, and students on Wednesday dedicated a new $250 million Health Sciences Academic Building completed over the summer.
Science and stats behind our fall like weather
The calendar now says September but it feels more so like October with highs in the 70’s. No ridge is in sight, which means the hot weather is nowhere to
Science Hill’s Kiantai Harris named Week 2 Player of the Week
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Science Hill running back Kiantai Harris ran his way into the school record books Friday night. The junior rushed for a single-game school record 367 yards on 25 carrie…
Philadelphia leaders work to preserve Academy of Natural Sciences as museum prepares to close
The effort is focused on preserving the academy's research, education and public engagement missions, according to David Cohen, an attorney and former U.S. ambassador to Canada who has joined the effort.
Moment of Science: New study finds humans and animals share certain sound preferences
Answering the call of the wild! Here's how our sound preferences stack up against other animals, from birdsong to baboon barks. 🐦🔊
Moment of Science: New study finds humans and animals share certain sound preferences
Answering the call of the wild! Here's how our sound preferences stack up against other animals, from birdsong to baboon barks. 🐦🔊
Science Podcasts Separate Fact From Fiction In A MAHA World
Science podcasts are a vital counter to the surge of misinformation, conspiracy theories and concerns about official science by offering rigorous, fact-based content.
NASA’s Dragonfly Gets Wired Up While Titan Landing Area Is Named
Peeking into the clean room at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, it might be one of the first things you notice about
Free Educator Webinar: Refresh Your STEM Toolkit with NOVA
Looking for fresh ways to engage students and enrich your science curriculum this year?
Top U.S. doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
Students take advantage of experiential learning opportunities
This summer was a time for travel, research, internships and expanding classroom lessons for many students in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
Camp BHC Sees Magic and Science
Professor Mike’s Science and Magic Show came to Camp BHC a few weeks ago. Who doesn’t like juggling?
NASA’s Hubble Tracks New Decagon Encircling Saturn’s South Pole
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope observes a giant, evolving, 10-sided atmospheric wave encircling Saturn's south pole.
Decagon on Saturn’s South Pole (Color)
Recent NASA Hubble Space Telescope images show the gas giant Saturn and its southern pole, where astronomers have discovered a 10-sided atmospheric wave. Observations show the decagon extends through multiple layers of Saturn’s atmosphere.
Decagon on Saturn’s South Pole (Single Filter)
A single filter from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope distinctly shows a 10-sided wave encircling Saturn’s south pole, labeled “decagon”.An “X” denotes where data was not captured.
Astronomers Spot an Uncannily Geometric, 10-Sided Structure in Saturn's Atmosphere
Saturn keeps forming polygons.
New Hubble images reveal a bizarre decagon over Saturn’s south pole
A hexagon darkens the clouds over Saturn’s north pole. Now, astronomers have found a similarly shaped atmospheric wave at the other pole.
Mad Science: Soda Can Experiments
Radiant Randy is back in the My KC Live studio to share a few experiments with soda cans.
NOAA Fisheries Outlines Science-Based Reforms to Boost American Seafood Production
NOAA Fisheries has released a set of agency-level reform priorities designed to advance science-based fisheries management and strengthen American seafood competitiveness, following input from more than 700 stakeholders and building toward a broader interagency America First Seafood Strategy expected in the coming…
Neuropsychologist finds gaps between treatment and science of ALS, dementia in her own family
For A. Campbell Sullivan, PsyD, this time it's personal. As a neuropsychologist and clinical associate professor of neurology at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases ...
Temple kicks off new STEMM community outreach initiative with back-to-school fair
The College of Science and Technology and NBME hosted their first ever Back-to-School STEMM Fair featuring hands-on STEMM activities and demonstrations, backpack and school supplies giveaways, laptop and iPad raffles, and more for the community members in attendance.
Philly's Academy of Natural Sciences museum is closing. Here's what to see while you can
The Academy’s museum is known for its unique exhibits, education and firsts in the Philly area. We listed some highlights about the first institution of natural history in America.