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Science is best communicated through identity and culture – how researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities
Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
Citizen science
Citizen science, also called community science, is a common term for a wide range of participatory practices involving scientific data collection and analysis.Citizen science is important for science, research and policy, and has multiple benefits for society and for participants themselves by expanding knowledge, increasing awareness and fostering stewardship.While some scientists remain cautious about the quality of citizen science data, acceptance within the broader scientific community is steadily growing.Measures to strengthen the role and impact of citizen science include enhancing policy and funding support, continued training of educators and leveraging existing data collection technologies.
Hubble's Album of Planet-Forming Disks
This collection of images taken by Hubble showcases protoplanetary disks, the swirling masses of gas and dust that surround forming stars.
LBCC will soon offer its first bachelor’s degree, starting with library sciences
California cleared the way for community colleges to award four-year degrees, but the programs are still scarce. LBCC hopes to eventually offer more.
Scientists “resurrect” ancient cannabis enzymes with medical promise
Scientists have uncovered how cannabis evolved the ability to make its most famous compounds—THC, CBD, and CBC—by recreating ancient enzymes that existed millions of years ago. These early enzymes were multitaskers, capable of producing several cannabinoids at once, before evolution fine-tuned them into today’s highly specialized forms. By “resurrecting” these long-lost enzymes in the lab, researchers showed how cannabis chemistry became more precise over time—and discovered something unexpected: the ancient versions are often more robust and easier to work with.
Scientists found the soil secret that doubles forest regrowth
New research shows tropical forests can recover twice as fast after deforestation when their soils contain enough nitrogen. Scientists followed forest regrowth across Central America for decades and found that nitrogen plays a decisive role in how quickly trees return. Faster regrowth also means more carbon captured from the atmosphere. The study points to smarter reforestation strategies that work with nature rather than relying on fertilizers.
Science for Public Good: Introducing the Community Engagement Graduate Fellows
Four graduate students from the College of Sciences were recently selected for the new Community Engagement Graduate Fellowship, made possible through a gift from Google. This one-year research opportunity awards up to $5,000 for each fellow to develop a project with local partners that aims to build stronger communities.
Science Meets Shoreline
UNH’s Lakes Lay Monitoring Program (LLMP) plays a key role in keeping the state's lakes healthy and safe for residents and offers students valuable hands-on experience in the field and in the lab.
Electrons stop acting like particles—and physics still works
Physicists have long relied on the idea that electrons behave like tiny particles zipping through materials, even though quantum physics says their exact position is fundamentally uncertain. Now, researchers at TU Wien have discovered something surprising: a material where this particle picture completely breaks down can still host exotic topological states—features once thought to depend on particle-like behavior.
New political science lecture series to focus on contemporary politics
Monday, Feb. 9, at 5 p.m. in the Nott Memorial
Linking science to dance, culture and more expands who can take part
Through movement, sound, culture and community, some researchers are expanding the ways we learn, think about and communicate science and engineering.
What Greenland Sharks Are Teaching Us About Aging Eyes
Greenland sharks' eyes never seem to get old. Plus, exactly how flawless is the greatest eye in the sky, the James Webb Space Telescope?
Free Beer and Hot Wings' Science Fair Fails
Dodgeball and bad lunches are one thing, but this science fair story went way beyond trifold boards and poster glue.
The School Science Fair Was Never This Serious
Dodgeball and bad lunches are one thing, but this science fair story went way beyond trifold boards and poster glue.
All major AI models risk encouraging dangerous science experiments
Researchers risk fire, explosion or poisoning by allowing AI to design experiments, warn scientists. Some 19 different AI models were tested on hundreds of questions to assess their ability to spot and avoid hazards and none recognised all issues – with some doing little better than random guessing
FAS Dean of Science Jeff Lichtman Abruptly Steps Down From Post | News
FAS Dean of Science Jeff Lichtman Abruptly Steps Down From Post | News | The Harvard Crimson
Clouds Swimming over Lago Argentino
A collection of fish-shaped clouds hovered above the glacial lake in Patagonia in December 2025.
What Can You Do With an Environmental Science Degree?
This guide breaks down environmental science careers, job outlook, skills, and education pathways.
New research challenges the cold dark matter assumption
Dark matter, one of the Universe’s greatest mysteries, may have been born blazing hot instead of cold and sluggish as scientists long believed. New research shows that dark matter particles could have been moving near the speed of light shortly after the Big Bang, only to cool down later and still help form galaxies. By focusing on a chaotic early era known as post-inflationary reheating, researchers reveal that “red-hot” dark matter could survive long enough to become the calm, structure-building force we see today.
Start the New Year Strong: UCTV’s “Best of” Health and Science Programs for 2026
Looking for inspiration to start the year feeling energized and informed? UCTV’s free, on-demand programs have reached millions of people worldwide, offering real science and practical takeaways. Learn about the “best of” viewer favorites for 2026—and transform your year.
How everyday foam reveals the secret logic of artificial intelligence
Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations reveal that foam bubbles are always shifting, even while the foam keeps its overall shape. Remarkably, this restless motion follows the same math used to train artificial intelligence. The finding hints that learning-like behavior may be a fundamental principle shared by materials, machines, and living cells.
Science Highlight: NASA’s Webb Delivers
A team led by Dr. Enrique Lopez-Rodriguez from University of South Carolina, a former member of the Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group (COPAG) Executive
Outdoor exhibits set to transform Eugene Science Center's reach
The Eugene Science Center is planning an exciting expansion to bring education outdoors. This initiative aims to enhance STEM learning for the community.
China’s "Artificial Sun" Just Smashed a Key Fusion Barrier and Physics May Never Be the Same
Fusion reactor breaches the "Greenwald limit," hinting at smaller, cheaper power plants.
Rocks and rolls: The computational infrastructure of earthquakes and physics of planetary science
Sometimes to truly study something up close, you have to take a step back. That's what Andrea Donnellan does. An expert in Earth sciences and seismology, she gets much of her data from a bird's-eye view, ...
UCR awarded $4 million for civic engagement science initiative
UCR's School of Public Policy has received a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to fund a four-year initiative aimed at improving civic engagement and public policy discourse with a focus on science-based policies.
The ‘bombshell’ science that casts doubt on claims about microplastics
Like tobacco and asbestos before, these particles have sparked widespread fear. But now experts say the risks may be overstated
Mosh Pit Science: What Heavy Metal Concerts Can Tell Us About the Human Condition
A 2013 research paper discusses how heavy-metal mosh pits "have this gas-like state" when concertgoers start moshing (no, not like that).
MIT professor joins Purdue, leads Data Science for Decision Making center
David Simchi-Levi, former MIT professor, recently joined Purdue through the Moveable Dream Hires program. Simchi-Levi will lead the Data Science for Decision Making center.
🧪 Science with Sarah: Fossil Sandwiches🦖🍞
Hello parents, teachers and students! If you’re looking for a fun way to explore how fossils are made, check out these gummy worms and bread fossils.
MUMMIES OF THE WORLD: THE EXHIBITION RETURNS TO THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER
/PRNewswire/ -- Mummies of the World: The Exhibition brings together over 30 naturally and intentionally preserved human and animal mummies from South America,...
Toby Kiers, World Champion of Mycorrhizal Fungus
This year’s recipient of the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement talks about “punk science,” microbial economics and thinking like a mycorrhizal fungus.
UW Professor’s Book Helps Academics Better Teach Students Science Writ
A University of Wyoming faculty member wants to help college students become better writers of science by giving academics the tools necessary to do so.
Texas A&M trio leads new frontier in horticultural science
Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences researchers Ahmed Darwish, Lorenzo Rossi, and Andrej Svyantek are reimagining how plants are studied, bred and grown.
Congress Defies Trump on NASA Science Budget
The space community is breathing a sigh of relief after lawmakers rejected Trump proposed cuts.
White House Science & Tech Policy Director Testifies on U.S. AI Strategy
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios testifies before a House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on the administration's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Missing from the Curriculum: A Content Analysis of Labor Politics in International Relations Textbooks -
Missing from the Curriculum: A Content Analysis of Labor Politics in International Relations Textbooks By Sina Mirzaei, Ayotunde Giwa and Eyal Bar, Northern Arizona University International relations textbooks shape how students understand global politics. content [...]
Flying Externally Mounted Payloads on Suborbital Rockets to Advance Science and Technology
Flying Externally Mounted Payloads on Suborbital Rockets to Advance Science and Technology - Community of Practice Webinar
How “tribology” became a new industrial science
The deep study of friction and surfaces — so crucial to industrial manufacture — emerged from a mid-century engineering conference.
The science behind making and breaking New Year's resolutions
It can be hard enough to set a goal or New Year’s resolution, let alone succeed at it. So we asked experts about the science behind them — why we make resolutions, why they fail, and how to make them stick. Along the way, we’ll be sharing actionable advice to help you crush your New Year’s resolutions.
Computer science can help abuse and trafficking survivors regain safety
Nicola Dell, a computer scientist studying the role of technology in intimate partner violence, cofounded the Center to End Technology Abuse.
Cooking Up a Food Science Career at Butterball
Thanks to a broad range of hands-on experience during her time with CALS, alumna Lottie Pate has turned her passion for food science into a career at Butterball.
Bernie Sanders Says 'Science-Fiction Fear Of AI Running The World Is Real' — Then Urges America To Slow 'Most Consequential Technology'
A science-fiction fear about artificial intelligence running the world is no longer theoretical, according to one U.S. senator. "The science-fiction fear of AI running the world is real," Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT.) recently told CNN, calling AI "the most consequential technology of our lifetime" and urging the U.S. to slow its development. Sanders Names Who Is Pushing AI Sanders said the AI boom is being steered by a small group of wealthy tech leaders, naming Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon
Hubble Observes Stars Flaring to Life in Orion
This Hubble image features just-forming stars, called protostars, dazzle a cloudy landscape in the Orion Molecular Cloud complex.
How Attribution Science Can Help Inform Grid Resilience
Extreme weather events were behind all high-impact power outages in the central United States between 2014 and 2024.
Scientists uncover a hidden type of diabetes in newborns
Researchers have discovered a rare new type of diabetes that affects babies early in life. The condition is caused by changes in a single gene that prevent insulin-producing cells from working properly. When these cells fail, blood sugar rises and diabetes develops, often alongside neurological problems. The findings help explain a long-standing medical mystery and deepen understanding of diabetes overall.
Massive brain study reveals why memory loss can suddenly speed up with age
A massive international brain study has revealed that memory decline with age isn’t driven by a single brain region or gene, but by widespread structural changes across the brain that build up over time. Analyzing thousands of MRI scans and memory tests from healthy adults, researchers found that memory loss accelerates as brain tissue shrinkage increases, especially later in life. While the hippocampus plays a key role, many other brain regions also contribute, forming a broad vulnerability rather than isolated damage.
Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain
A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and trigger a tiny but harmful calcium leak inside muscle cells. That leak may weaken muscles directly or activate processes that slowly break them down, offering a long-sought explanation for statin-related aches.
Marketing Science Pioneer David “Dave” Montgomery Dies at Age 87
An entrepreneur and culture-builder, he helped shape the field of business marketing.
Scientists found the brain rhythm that makes your body feel like yours
A new study reveals that alpha brain waves help the brain decide what belongs to your body. Faster rhythms allow the brain to match sight and touch more precisely, strengthening the feeling that a body part is truly yours. Slower rhythms blur that timing, making it harder to separate self from surroundings. The findings could improve prosthetic design and immersive virtual experiences.
Science unlocked: opening knowledge to accelerate global progress
A new docufilm hosted by CNBC explores Frontiers' missin to make science open and why it makes sense today more than ever to accelerate breakthroughs in health,
Taking Measure Celebrates 10 Years of Science and Stories
We take a look back at 10 years of the Taking Measure blog.
What Makes Men Attractive? Science Reveals the Ideal Body
Do muscles make the man? New research reveals that body fat and BMI play a bigger role in male attractiveness than most people think.
The ocean absorbed a stunning amount of heat in 2025
Earth’s oceans reached their highest heat levels on record in 2025, absorbing vast amounts of excess energy from the atmosphere. This steady buildup has accelerated since the 1990s and is now driving stronger storms, heavier rainfall, and rising sea levels. While surface temperatures fluctuate year to year, the ocean’s long-term warming trend shows no sign of slowing.
Mars Veterinary Health publishes 2025 Science Impact Report highlighting global advances in pet health
Mars Veterinary Health has published its 2025 Science Impact Report – Pets, Purpose, Progress: Clinical Excellence through Scientific Innovation.
Attempt to affirm climate science fails on Senate floor
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall objected to a Democratic resolution.
Secrets Of Ancient Concrete, And... Data Centers In Space?
What can we learn from a Pompeii construction site preserved in ash? Plus, tech companies look to build solar-powered data centers in space.
Want your New Year's resolution to stick? Trick yourself into believing it's fun ... even when it isn't
Most of us abandon New Year's resolutions within four months. But experts say it doesn’t have to be that way — and if you want to make your good intentions stick, there are ways to use science to work in your favour.
11 years of growth: Health Sciences dean reflects on career ahead of retirement
University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Dean Scott Lephart didn’t come to UK to simply maintain what existed. He committed to building something that could not be ignored. Now, as the college continues to expand, Lephart’s retirement marks a moment to reflect on how vision and collaboration reshaped the college and is strengthening health care across Kentucky.
11 years of growth: Health Sciences dean reflects on career ahead of retirement
University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences Dean Scott Lephart didn’t come to UK to simply maintain what existed. He committed to building something that could not be ignored. Now, as the college continues to expand, Lephart’s retirement marks a moment to reflect on how vision and collaboration reshaped the college and is strengthening health care across Kentucky.
The science of workforce design: how to build the talent engine for healthcare
With multiple forces disrupting the world of work, healthcare must also redesign its systems from the ground up and define a new operating model.
China’s swipe at Starlink; 2,000-year-old ‘computer’: 7 science highlights
From China’s record-breaking hypergravity machine to geoengineering deserts, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
White House Science & Tech Policy Director Testifies on U.S. AI Strategy
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios testifies before a House Science, Space and Technology subcommittee on the administration's artificial intelligence (AI) strategy.
Fire on Ice: The Arctic’s Changing Fire Regime
An increasingly flammable landscape combined with more lightning strikes is leading to larger, more frequent, and more intense fires than the landscape is adapted for.
Science of Beer Returns to Pink Palace
Learn a little something while you throw a couple back at this annual event.
New Degree Program Brings Together Computer, Geospatial Sciences
The University of Texas at Dallas has introduced a new interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree that will train students in both computer and geospatial sciences, broadening their career prospects across both disciplines. The Bachelor of Science in computational and geospatial science degree program began last fall in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences (EPPS) and […]
Earth's last 3 years were its hottest on record
For the first time, the three-year average global temperature was more than 1.5 degrees C above preindustrial temps.
Artificial intelligence tools expand scientists’ impact but contract science’s focus
Nature - Artificial intelligence boosts individual scientists’ output, citations and career progression, but collectively narrows research diversity and reduces collaboration, concentrating...
What is black ice? The science behind the winter threat
Nearly invisible and deceptively thin, this ice is one of winter’s deadliest hazards. Here’s how it forms and why it causes thousands of accidents each year.
With the lightest touch, scientists search da Vinci's art for DNA
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Science correspondent Richard Stone about recent developments in the search for Leonardo da Vinci's DNA.
Amendment 37: New Opportunity: C.12 Foundational Artificial Intelligence for the Moon and Mars
C.12 Foundational Artificial Intelligence for the Moon and Mars (FAIMM) is intended to enable individual researchers to participate as members of teams who
'Big Science, Small Pod' podcast: What makes seizures start?
Neurobiologist Matthew Weston explains what happens in the brain during seizures and how his lab is researching their genetic roots to help develop new treatments for children.
Classroom grants bring science to life for local students
Virtually tracing the blood vessels through the chambers of a sheep’s heart and following the path of air through the lungs allowed seventh graders at Berry Creek Middle School to move beyond just reading about...
Is hyaluronic acid all hype? We look at the science
While hyaluronic acid is a common component of our skin and tissue and is marketed as a way to boost hydration, its skin benefits are more complicated than it appears.
Purdue professor stirs up groundbreaking food science research
Lavanya Reddivari, associate professor of food science, finds that blueberries may be the key to fighting gut disease.
NASA Is Rolling Out Its Massive Moon Rocket This Week – How Do You Move Something That Weighs 80 Blue Whales?
It’s like moving 19 Statues of Liberty 6 kilometers.
Review & Giveaway: Designer Science
C.W. Howell’s book documents what transpired, unpacks the broader meaning, and illuminates the effects of the “Intelligent Design” movement that sought to shake the foundations of the scientific establishment.
Review & Giveaway: Designer Science
Experiencing a crisis of faith from encountering the teachings of modern science is a rite of passage for many Christians.
Roman For Scientists
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The science behind small wins
So you want to change a habit — or maybe start something new. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Charles Duhigg’s book, “The Power of Habit,” explores how habits are made, and the cues and rewards that shape our behavior. He spoke with Amna Nawaz about how to make habits that actually stick as well as his most recent book, “Supercommunicators.”
Science Moab: Chris Moriera’s Journey from Student to Paleontologist
Chris Moriera shares how Science Moab internships transformed his view of science, leading to original research and a full college scholarship.
Teaching About Schooling: Integrating Education Politics into Political Science Curricula -
Teaching About Schooling: Integrating Education Politics into Political Science Curricula By Cameron J. Arnzen, Brown University and Chloe B. O’Neill, Columbia University Education is a cornerstone of democracy, yet political science curricula rarely treat it [...]
One Year Into Trump’s Term, Where Does Science Funding Stand?
The CEO of AAAS is cautiously optimistic about federal funding for science, even as uncertainty makes research challenging.
President Trump orders new tariffs targeting countries doing business with Iran
President Donald Trump announces sweeping new tariffs as Iran faces growing unrest, with a political science expert explaining what’s driving the protests and what options the U.S. and international community may have next.
Hubble Nets Menagerie of Young Stellar Objects
A disparate collection of young stellar objects bejewels a cosmic panorama in the star-forming region NGC 1333 in this new image from Hubble.
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help
Stargazing can stimulate an interest in space in kids and lead to a passion for science. But rural schools often lack the resources to nurture these interests.
The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”” el_class=”text-container first-paragraph”] Long before he became a leading voice in relationship science, Justin Lavner was simply fascinated by people. “I’ve always been interested in understanding why people are the way they are,” said Lavner, a professor and the director of clinical training in the University of Georgia’s Franklin College of Arts and Sciences’ … Continue reading “The science of support: Justin Lavner’s work to improve relationships and well-being”
Science Says Highly Intelligent People Tend to Be More Thoughtful, Generous, and Kind
'It’s smarter to be a giver than a taker.'
Women in Science webinar series
The DEC Hudson River Estuary Program and the Hudson River National Estuarine Research Reserve are offering a series of webinars featuring scientists, community ...
Scientists find a natural sunscreen hidden in hot springs bacteria
Researchers studying cyanobacteria from hot springs in Thailand have discovered a new natural UV-blocking compound with impressive antioxidant power. Unlike conventional sunscreens, it’s biocompatible and potentially safer for both people and the environment. The molecule is produced only under UV and salt stress and uses a unique biosynthetic pathway never seen before. This could help drive a new generation of eco-friendly sunscreens and skincare products.
Registration now open for 2026 Graduate Women in Science National Conference
Registration is now open for the 2026 Graduate Women in Science National Conference, “Innovate, Influence, Inspire," a one-day professional and personal development event for individuals in STEM at all career stages. The conference will be held 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, in Heritage Hall, 122 HUB-Robeson Center, on the University Park campus.
Scientists discover how the uterus knows when to push during childbirth
Childbirth depends not just on hormones, but on the uterus’s ability to sense physical force. Scientists found that pressure and stretch sensors in uterine muscles and surrounding nerves work together to trigger coordinated contractions. When these sensors are disrupted, contractions weaken and delivery slows. The discovery helps explain stalled labor—and could one day lead to better ways to manage childbirth.
Is there such a thing as 'too much' protein?
Daily protein requirements vary a bit person to person, but some evidence suggests consuming high amounts of protein could do more harm than good. Live Science spoke to experts to learn more.
Science Says This May Be The Best Time To Drink Coffee
Really want to optimize your coffee drinking? Science suggests that you should pay attention to what time of day you down your caffeinated cup.
Trump’s EPA could limit its own ability to use new science to strengthen air pollution rules
President Trump’s EPA is reconsidering whether it had the legal authority to update its rules for ethylene oxide emissions
The ultra-cold temperatures needed for epic nuclear science
One of the world's most sophisticated scientific facilities is turning to ultra-low temperatures to try and unravel hidden secrets of our Universe.
The ultra-cold temperatures needed for epic nuclear science
One of the world's most sophisticated scientific facilities is turning to ultra-low temperatures to try and unravel hidden secrets of our Universe.
NASA’s Webb Delivers Unprecedented Look Into Heart of Circinus Galaxy
The Circinus Galaxy, a galaxy about 13 million light-years away, contains an active supermassive black hole that continues to influence its evolution. The