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4 ways to show your cat you love them, according to science
Experts say slow blinking, respecting boundaries, proper petting, and interactive play help build trust and strengthen your bond with your cat.
New Science Maps Asia’s Shark And Ray Hotspots And Exposes Major Conservation Gaps
Scientists mapped 122 Important Shark and Ray Areas across Asia covering ~1 million km², revealing that while these habitats support 121 species (many threatened), over 94% of them still fall outside marine protected areas.
AI framework rooted in cognitive science could complete tasks more efficiently
In recent years, computer scientists have developed a wide range of artificial intelligence (AI) models that can rapidly recognize patterns in data, generate content and solve other computational problems. ...
Hank Green AI controversy raises questions for science communicators
The backlash raises a bigger question for science communicators: where should AI fit into their work?
Cutting sweet foods doesn’t curb cravings or improve health
Changing how much sweet-tasting food people eat may not change how much they crave or enjoy sweetness after all. In a six-month trial, researchers found that people assigned to high-, low-, or average-sweetness diets showed no meaningful differences in their preference for sweet foods, body weight, or markers linked to diabetes and heart disease. Many participants also drifted back toward their previous eating habits once the trial ended.
This tiny gold crystal could bring quantum technology out of the deep freeze
Scientists have created the first quantum material that can sort and transport different quantum states of light at room temperature, potentially removing the need for bulky, ultra-cold refrigeration systems. Built from a gold film carved with hundreds of microscopic structures, the ultrathin “metacrystal” acts like a filter that directs different kinds of quantum light along separate paths while preserving the information they carry.
Meteorite that smashed through a New Jersey roof reveals clues to life’s origins
A rare meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey roof contains evidence of ancient salty fluids, organic compounds, and amino acids from a primitive asteroid. Its pristine chemistry could offer new clues about how space rocks helped supply early Earth with some of the ingredients needed for life.
Cutting sweet foods doesn’t curb cravings or improve health
Changing how much sweet-tasting food people eat may not change how much they crave or enjoy sweetness after all. In a six-month trial, researchers found that people assigned to high-, low-, or average-sweetness diets showed no meaningful differences in their preference for sweet foods, body weight, or markers linked to diabetes and heart disease. Many participants also drifted back toward their previous eating habits once the trial ended.
This Week in Science: Mosquito Magnets, Bonus Benefits of GLP-1s, And More
Our weekly science news roundup.
Scientists reveal how much exercise you really need to protect your heart
Getting the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each week may offer only modest protection against heart attacks and strokes. A large study suggests that substantially greater benefits may require roughly 560 to 610 minutes a week—nearly 9 to 10 hours of brisk walking, running, cycling, or similar activity.
Missouri should dump the use of junk science in its courtrooms
Missouri patients deserve confidence that the science presented in our courtrooms is credible, reliable and grounded in evidence. When unreliable expert testimony is allowed to influence juries, the consequences extend far beyond the courtroom. Manufactured claims can scare patients away from proven treatments and make medical innovators think twice about investing in research and development […]
This Year's Super El Niño Is Far Beyond Anything Scientists Have Seen Before: “We're In Uncharted Territory"
2026's El Niño is on course to be the most severe on record, even hotter than the 1997/98 event that caused trillions in damage and thousands of deaths.
Scientists Watched Carbon Dioxide Being Pulled Out of The Air to Form Graphite
This is some seriously high-tech upcycling.
Law and science collide in federal lawsuit over social media addiction
Attorneys for Meta and other companies have argued that because social media addiction has not been formally recognized by the medical community, they cannot be held liable when sued over it. But the standard for a diagnosis is changing, and judges have been skeptical of those arguments.
Scientists Used AI To Produce A Bacteria-Killing Virus, “A Little Bowel Movement” 540 Million Years Ago Sparked An Evolutionary Explosion, And Much More This Week
All the biggest science news stories of the week.
Scientists warned US funding turmoil could reach Woods Hole. Now WHOI is cutting jobs.
Woods Hole is nicknamed \
Feds should devise way to reflect on COVID-19 response, says Canada's chief science adviser
Canada's chief science adviser says the federal government should devise a way to reflect on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to better prepare the country and Canadians for future public health challenges.
David Sinclair Launches Lifespan Media Platform for Longevity Science
David Sinclair launches Lifespan media platform to improve public understanding of longevity science research and clinical trials.
Blinded by science: The Thomas Dolby interview
“To get out and play a show like this, in the summer, is really an antidote to academia.”…
Arkansas State University System trustees approve $18 million for Newport health science center
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees on Friday unanimously approved an $18 million budget for the construction of a new health science center at its Newport campus.
Britney Spears says she ‘failed as a mother’ because son believes in science, slams parents
In a new social media post, Britney Spears says she ‘failed as a mother’ because her son believes in science and also slams her parents, saying she was ‘brainwashed into an ignorant system.’
Britney Spears says she ‘failed as a mother’ because son believes in science, slams parents
In a new social media post, Britney Spears says she ‘failed as a mother’ because her son believes in science and also slams her parents, saying she was ‘brainwashed into an ignorant system.’
Eureka Science Museum seeks local artists for outdoor murals
Museum looks to bring STEAM subjects to life along playground walls
Eureka Science Museum seeks local artists for outdoor murals
Museum looks to bring STEAM subjects to life along playground walls
National Grid's BioBus brings science lab to Albany's Lincoln Park
WRGB CBS 6 provides local news, weather forecasts, traffic updates, notices of events and items of interest in the community, sports and entertainment programming for Albany, New York and nearby towns and communities in the Capital City area, including Cohoes, Watervliet, Colonie, Bethlehem, Guilderland, New Scotland, Coeymans, Green Island, Knox, Berne, Westerlo, Rensselaerville, Colonie, Menands, Green Island, Ravena, Altamont, Voorheesville.
Downtown Danville’s FIRST FRIDAYS “Science in the City” Brings Out Crowd Heading into Weekend
Downtown Danville's now traditional August First Fridays event "Science in the City" brought out kids, adults, and families Friday night (Aug 7th). It's meant to build up enthusiasm for the coming school year; but also, like all First Fridays events, to give families a good time.
Montana State students to help NASA science soar during 2026 total solar eclipse
MSU’s Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Program draws international interest as Aug. 12 event nears.
Georgia Milestone 2025-2026 scores see all-time high in math, steady rise in science and social studies
Results from the 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones assessments show that students continued to improve in mathematics, science and social studies, according to a press release from the Georgia Department of Education on Thursday.
UVA School of Data Science launches assured enrollment program for 2026-2027 academic year
UVA School of Data Science has launched a new pilot program designed to reduce the application burden on students interested in the data science major.
8 UCF Faculty Members to Be Inducted in Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
UCF faculty were recognized for their advancements and impact in artificial intelligence, medical diagnostic technology, computer science, energy and manufacturing, and coastal resiliency.
Computer Science Professor Wei Wang Receives ACM Innovation Award
Wei Wang, a professor and chair of the Computer Science Department at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has received the Innovation Award from the Association for Computing Machinery, the world’s largest professional computing society
Bronzeville S.T.E.A.M. Fest offers hands-on science this Friday
The inaugural Bronzeville Youth Innovation and STEAM Fest is offering students aged 8 to 18 hands-on science and technology experiences at the South Side Sanctuary through Friday afternoon.
The creatures born from code: Generative AI threatens to upend citizen science records
You need to tread carefully among the leaf litter of the Indonesian scrubland and its tropical rainforests. The dead leaves might seem caught in a gentle breeze, but there's more here than meets the eye. ...
National Academies backtracks on disputed climate science chapter, will review process
The review comes after President Donald Trump threatened funding for the National Academies over educational material about climate change.
These 'five pillars' for living healthier longer are easy and affordable
Longevity has become a bit of a buzz word, and has become increasingly aligned with the tech industry. But while it remains unclear whether the billions of US dollars being invested in life-extending bioscience is something any of us can access, a timely report from Harvard Medical School reminds us what we can do on our own – and it's backed by a huge body of evidence.
Lee County science teacher arrested on 10 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material
A science teacher employed by the School District of Lee County was arrested after agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement say they found several files of child sexual abuse material on hard drives in his home.
Translating Science into Practical Management Solutions
Biology in the barn can translate science into practical management solutions
Science reveals birdsong shares hidden pattern with human language
By Stephen Beech Birdsong shows patterns similar to human language, according to a new study. Researchers have uncovered a previously undetected structure in the songs of Bengalese finches that has th...
NASA’s IMAP Mission Releases New Data From 7 Science Instruments
Science data from NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) mission is now available. After its successful launch on Sept. 24, 2025, IMAP’s
Shatema Threadcraft Receives the 2026 Victoria Schuck Award for "The Labors of Resurrection: Black Women, Necromancy, and Morrisonian" -
The Victoria Schuck Award is presented annually by the American Political Science Association (APSA) to honor the best book published on women and politics. Citation from the Award Committee: The committee found Shatema Threadcraft’s The Labors of Resurrection: [...]
Dog Days of Summer at Exploreum Science Center
Celebrate man’s best friend at the Exploreum Science Center on Saturday, August 15th, from 10AM to 4 PM with a tail-wagging day of fun!
Quiz of the week: what age of science is the US entering according to Trump?
Have you been keeping up to date with physics news? Try our short quiz to find out
Science Wins A Skirmish
Thank heaven for small favors: Senators on the Appropriations Committee on Sunday released a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown by Oct. 1 and temporarily block a White House proposal that would fundamentally change how the federal government awards and manages grants. In late May, the Office of Management and Budget released … Continue reading "Science Wins A Skirmish"
Blowing bubbles helps resting sperm whales avoid floating to the surface
They are the only whales known to rest vertically in the water, with their heads pointing upward.
Science, technology connect at Cereals & Grains event
Conference to be held Nov. 11-12 in Bloomington, Minnesota
'Don't Try This at Home Day' will bring explosive science experiments to the Franklin Institute
The Aug. 15 event features a 500-ball liquid nitrogen blast, hydrogen balloon explosion, watermelon gravity drops and other live demonstrations.
Batman Makes You Nicer. Science Just Proved It.
A social experiment found that people acted more chivalrous when someone dressed as the Caped Crusader was nearby.
White House plan for a ‘golden age’ of science ignores the structures that made the US a scientific superpower
A new White House science strategy, laid out in a report titled Science: A New Golden Age, challenges an 80-year-old model that made the US the global scientific leader.
Lone Geniuses in Political Worlds | Los Angeles Review of Books
Comparing Andy Weir’s and Jules Verne’s political visions of science.
Gerald Winegrad: The Trump administration’s unprecedented attacks on science
Opinion: Donald Trump’s second term has been the worst period in our nation’s history for the advancement of science and its use in governance, writes Gerald Winegrad.
Sunlight creates quantum entanglement once thought to require lasers
Scientists have generated quantum entanglement directly from sunlight, potentially offering a lower-energy alternative to the lasers normally used in quantum technology. Their outdoor experiment produced entangled photons with about 94% similarity to an ideal state. The result could pave the way for simpler quantum satellites, secure communications, and more energy-efficient quantum computing.
Industry and academic leaders explore how engineering innovation is powering the next era of space science at the 46th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
Leading voices from across the aerospace industry and academia gathered in Florence, Italy for the panel titled "Engineering Innovation Enabling Scientific Research," examining how advances in engineering are unlocking new scientific missions and how ambitious science goals are, in turn, driving engineering breakthroughs. The panel, moderated by Alison Nordt, Director of Space Sciences & Instrumentation at Lockheed Martin Space's Advanced Technology Center, brought together six panellists to discuss the evolving relationship between space science and systems engineering: Marius Anger (Aalto University), Jon Arenberg (Northrop Grumman), Mayra Montrose (L3Harris), Giampiero Di Paolo (Thales Alenia Space Italia), Steve Squyres (Blue Origin) and Eric Stallmer (Voyager).
$500K National Science Foundation Grant funds interdisciplinary mathematical biology research at Elon
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Associate Professor of Mathematics Hwayeon Ryu and Assistant Professor of Biology Efra Rivera-Serrano a three-year, $500,138 grant to study viral...
Do Biblical Presuppositions Make Creation Science Unscientific?
Is creation science “anti-science” and “anti-intellectual”?
Science Needs Storytellers — And Museums Know How
Museums have been telling science stories for generations, and science communicators can learn a lot from them.
Vitamin C may fight cancer — but not the way scientists once thought
Linus Pauling was widely mocked for claiming that vitamin C could fight cancer, especially after trials using vitamin C pills showed no benefit. Researchers now know that intravenous vitamin C reaches vastly higher concentrations and can behave more like an experimental cancer drug than an ordinary supplement. Early studies suggest it may damage vulnerable cancer cells, reduce treatment side effects, and possibly improve outcomes for some patients.
Lofgren, Whitesides Demand Transparency on OSTP Initiative Funded with NSF Money
The House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
5 Questions with Archer Graduate Fellow Christina Lildharrie
A Ph.D. student in neuroscience, she is exploring science, service and public policy in the nation’s capital.
Science Campaigns Planned for the August 12th Total Solar Eclipse
Several science campaigns funded by NASA and ESA plan to greet the racing shadow of the Moon on August 12th.
Bond 2025 Project Update: Career & Technical Education (CTE) Center and Environmental Science Center (ESC)
The district is advancing planning and scheduling for the upcoming major capital projects.
Valuing our soil through science, art and policy
SoilTribes launches living museums, art exhibitions and policy resources to help restore Earth’s soil and ensure its future...
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
The Salt Kingby Natasha Pulley; A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett; Netherwood by Jake Arnott; Fawn by CN Vair
Science on Tap: The Evolution of NEST
What does it take to prepare for the nation’s most challenging nuclear and radiological emergencies?Discover the answer with the Nuclear Emergency Support Team (NEST), the National Nuclear Security Administration’s elite emergency response unit composed of leading scientists and technical experts.Join Michael Peters, NEST Director and Deputy Director for the Office of Nuclear Incident Response, as he takes audiences on a journey through the history of nuclear response in the United States. Explore the pivotal moments that shaped NEST, learn how the organization has evolved to stay ahead of emerging threats, and gain insight into the innovative approaches that continue to strengthen national security today.Whether you're interested in science, history, technology, or emergency response, this presentation offers a unique perspective on one of the nation's most important missions.Event Details:Friday, September 4, 2026 | Doors Open at 5:30 pm | Presentation at 6:00 pmLocation: National Museum of Nuclear Science & HistoryAdmission: $12 per personRequirement: Must be 21+ to attend. An adult must accompany younger guests.
Let's Talk Nutrition With Nico Episode 6: The Science and Marketing of Beauty-from-Within Products
Déjà Vu Has a Stranger, Lesser-Known Opposite – And Scientists May Have Just Found Where It Starts
It's uncanny.
Federal Rule of Evidence 702 Could Help End Junk Science in Courtrooms
Following the exoneration of Jimmie "Chris" Duncan, legal experts have urged states to adopt Federal Rule of Evidence 702 standards, a measure intended to prevent wrongful convictions stemming from unreliable forensic testimony, commonly termed "junk science."
Cleaning products used to kill germs may come with hidden risks
Chemicals used to kill germs in homes, schools, daycares and offices may carry hidden health risks science is just now beginning to understand.
With their assault on science, Trumpists aren’t just harming America
The administration is subjugating science to political imperatives, a major blow to US soft power and technological progress
The surprisingly scientific methods of Bigfooters
The hunt for Bigfoot sounds like the opposite of good science, but those pursuing the creature are often serious empiricists
Science Says People Who Can Laugh at Themselves Make Better Leaders (and are Happier, Too)
As long as the "joke" is affiliative and not destructive.
Researchers Examined 500 Self-Help Techniques. Only These 20 Passed the Science Test
Skip the trendy advice and unproven social media hacks—here are the few science-backed strategies that consistently deliver real results.
Science Saturday returns to North Augusta with gators and skeeters and plenty more ecology
Mosquito trivia, turkey vulture research, gator photo ops… yep, UGA Savannah River Ecology Lab hosted its annual outreach event, Science Saturday, at North Augusta’s Riverview Park Activities Center.
New marine science exhibit opens at Fort Worden
PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Marine Science Center has opened a newly renovated exhibit at Fort Worden.
The noise is getting louder, which is why science matters more than ever
For brands and formulators in gut health, the rise of AI-generated misinformation makes verified science a commercial differentiator, not just a regulatory safeguard
Ask Ethan: Can "following the science" save the Earth?
Between war, disease, environmental destruction, and resource overconsumption, our civilization's future is uncertain. Can science save us?
Jacobs Wellington Foundation And Cox Science Center Celebrate STEM Partnership - Town-Crier Newspaper
The Jacobs Wellington Foundation and the Cox Science Center & Aquarium are celebrating six years of partnership dedicated to expanding STEM education opportunities for Wellington students. Through the foundation’s continued support of the Cox Science Center’s STEM Passport program, approximately 500 Wellington-area elementary and middle school students will participate in hands-on science, technology, engineering and […]
SHARE program allows students to experience medicine and science
As Jayson Smith approached his sophomore year at Nettleton High School, he knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine, but he didn’t really know where to start. “I...
One of science fiction’s greatest writers warned us about AI. Could his ideas help us avoid a dystopian future?
What might a modern day equivalent of Isaac Asimov’s laws of robotics look like? Guided by the author, I propose the three laws of AI
Sensing the Poles’ Hidden Heat
New animations from NASA's PREFIRE mission reveal two years of seasonal temperature swings at the Arctic and Antarctic.
Scientists Are Starting To Understand The 'Largest Biomechanical Event on Earth': Whales Hunting For Food on a Single Breath
If your heart slowed that much, you'd probably pass out.
Arvest Foundation donates $30,000 to Mid-America Science Museum
The Arvest Foundation donated $30,000 to the Mid-America Science Museum to fund a portable planetarium that will bring science education programs to various locations across Arkansas.
Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery
A new wearable patch may help people reach REM sleep faster and remain there longer without medication or surgery. In a study of 28 participants, the device shortened the time to REM by 43 minutes and extended it by about 16 minutes. Researchers also observed signs of improved stress regulation and changes in brain circuits tied to emotion.
Earth’s molten core suddenly reversed direction — and scientists don’t know why
Earth’s molten iron core unexpectedly reversed direction beneath the Pacific, revealing a dramatic change in the hidden engine that creates our planet’s magnetic field. Satellite data suggest the surge is already weakening, raising the possibility that the deep-Earth upheaval is part of a mysterious natural cycle.
Scientists find unexpected life on Ötzi the Iceman’s 5,300-year-old body
More than 5,000 years after his death, Ötzi the Iceman is still hosting a remarkable mix of ancient and modern microorganisms. Researchers separated microbes that lived in his body during his lifetime from those that arrived after his death, uncovering traces of his original gut bacteria and cold-loving yeasts that may have survived alongside him in the glacier for millennia.
Localized immunomodulation with cytokine-producing cells to mitigate foreign body responses in rodents and a nonhuman primate
Encapsulated IL-10–producing cells locally suppress fibrosis and extend graft function in rodent models and a nonhuman primate.
Adventure Science Center in Nashville to host Phoebe Bridgers album listening party
Adventure Science Center will be holding a listening party for Phoebe Bridgers anticipated 3rd studio album, Lost Weekend.
Quantum research focus of summer training school for higher education students
The Penn State Center for Theory of Emergent Quantum Matter (C-TEQ), a center housed under the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences' Quantum Hub, recently hosted a summer school for 80 higher education students from across the country. The summer school brought in various quantum science experts and held activities such as lectures, student poster sessions and local excursions.
Educators & Teens Get Hands-On With TEMPO Data to Help Investigate Local Air Quality
On Day 1 of the Institute, the CosmicDS Science Principal Investigator Pat Udomprasert led a hands-on immersion session introducing educators to TEMPO-Lab, a
Bennett College Announces Two New Bachelor of Science Degrees to Expand Healthcare Leadership and Innovation
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Bennett College is expanding its academic offerings with the launch of two new Bachelor of Science degrees: the Bachelor of Science in
Connecting Scientists Across Disciplines
The 2026 Blavatnik Science Symposium brought together a diverse group of today's cutting-edge researchers.
TSUS Regents approve creation of Ingram College of Engineering, College of Science at Texas State
The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved creating the Ingram College of Engineering and the College of Science, positioning TXST to expand research, innovation and student success.
Rosemary Walzem to retire after 27 years bridging poultry science and heart health
Rosemary Walzem will retire after 27 years advancing poultry science research that transformed heart health knowledge.
Supporters of a bipartisan bill say America’s biotechnology future depends on measurement science
I think the success will be that there are uniform standards that could be used by AI, by international scientists," said Congresswoman April McClain Delaney.
Meister awarded "Top 10 Science Breakthrough" for 2026
Assistant Professor Konrad Meister from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was named in the...
Penn to replace much of David Rittenhouse Laboratory with $520M project
University of Pennsylvania is investing $520 million in a new Physical Sciences Building at 33rd and Walnut, expected to open in 2031.
Epic Spaceman Uses Animation, VFX To Explain Science. Without AI
Toby Lockerbie explains how he turned self-taught animation and VFX skills into one of YouTube’s top science channels, and why genAI has no place in his videos.
Michigan Science Center launches new weekend dissection program, ‘Insides Out’
The dissection series will take place on the museum’s main floor in Mi-Sci’s Learning Launchpad from 2-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.