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Marshall teacher aboard Lake Superior science immersion vessel
Nicholas Bonde teaches research methodology to his AP Chemistry students at Marshall High each year. But over the summer, he had a chance to apply that methodology aboard an EPA
Scientists Put Caterpillars in an Ultraquiet Chamber to Learn How They Hear Without Ears
The research could do more than help unlock the mystery of caterpillar hearing. It could also help make microphones better.
Marshall teacher aboard Lake Superior science immersion vessel
Nicholas Bonde teaches research methodology to his AP Chemistry students at Marshall High each year. But over the summer, he had a chance to apply that methodology aboard an EPA
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia.
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — A group of chimpanzees that were once used for hepatitis B vaccine experiments in laboratories have received health checks at their new home in Liberia, in
Chimps once used for hepatitis B vaccine research receive care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia.
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia.
Chimpanzees once used for vaccine research get health checks as part of long-term care
Chimpanzees once used in hepatitis B vaccine experiments are getting health checks at their new home in Liberia.
Is There Alien Debris on the Moon? Some Scientists Plan to Find Out.
Researchers want to explore the idea that microscopic particles shed by alien civilizations have accumulated on the lunar surface, making it an archive of extraterrestrial technology.
Azores president highlights innovation-driven future at Fall River event
Azores President José Manuel Bolieiro discussed the islands' shift toward tech and space research during visit to Fall River.
Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists
As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursued a quieter and more expansive effort against a wider circle of researchers.
Israeli scientists find ‘multitasking’ gene controls mood and metabolism in mice
Weizmann Institute researchers find Orthopedia gene plays critical role throughout life after aiding in-utero brain development; study may help treatment of anxiety and metabolic disorders
Scientists watch as two satellites burn
ESA's Samba and Tango closed out the 26-year Cluster mission with two targeted reentries a day apart, giving airborne researchers a rare, up-close look at how satellites really come apart.
Letter from Iranian Former Political Prisoners, Writers, Scholars, Activists
We, the undersigned former Iranian political prisoners, activists, writers, artists, intellectuals, academic scholars, researchers, and members of civil society within Iran and in exile, stand resolutely in support of the open letter published in The Guardian on 20 August 2026,
UVM Health opens new outpatient clinic with leader in suicide care at the helm
The 100-patient clinic seeks to expand Vermont’s capacity to treat suicidal thinking while also broadening research into the condition.
Scientists studying cockroach milk and nose-blowing win Ig Nobel prizes for quirky science
Ten research teams were awarded the satirical Ig Nobel prizes during a ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, marking the first time the event was held outside the United States due to visa concerns.
Pentagon agreement with NIH on biodefense draws alarm from Democrats
The deal is being criticized by Democrats who warn it could allow the Defense Department to go around Congress and gain access to billions of dollars meant for infectious disease research.
Plain Language as Scientific Accountability: How to Communicate Science Beyond Academic Audiences
This joint UW/Fred Hutch—Penn CFAR session brings the two CFARs together in conversation around how we communicate science beyond academic audiences. This session will present examples of technical language from HIV cure, prevention, and treatment research and ask what happens when the people most affected by the science cannot easily understand what researchers are saying. […]
Survey of young researchers raises concerns over future of science in U.S.
Fewer planning careers in academy, nation, and more doubt value of Ph.D. amid policy shifts in funding, international students
A young Tallahassee scientist's Alzheimer's research wins national acclaim
Lily Ma probed the possibility of using stem cells as a vehicle to slow or even halt the degenerative process.
Q&A: How do statisticians contribute to research and policy on gun violence?
In this Q&A, Penn State researchers spoke about why they compiled a book about the latest gun violence research and how statisticians and data scientists can contribute their expertise in working with incomplete or biased data and advancing new analytical methods in this field.
20-plus research facilities to close to get ‘costs under control’
Staff will be able to continue their research at other local facilities, the Forest Service confirmed.
Nuclear medicine physician-scientist Dr. Amir Iravani joins UCLA Health to lead Theranostics Program
Dr. Amir Iravani will serve as director of the Theranostics Program and vice chair of clinical research in the department of nuclear medicine and theranostics.
Why Talking to Your Pet Like a Person Is Completely Normal, According to Science
Researchers found about 10% of recorded human speech was directed at pets, from regular conversation to high-pitched baby talk.
Where have all the soft-shell clams gone? Scientists and shellfishers seek answers.
A scientific-commercial partnership has sparked research to better understand the life and death of a North Shore export.
Protolabs Named to Business Insider’s America’s Most Innovative Businesses 2027 List
MINNEAPOLIS, September 04, 2026--Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB), the world’s leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced it has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Businesses by Business Insider. The digital manufacturer was recognized for its extensive library of patents for manufacturing technology, ongoing investment in research and development, and strong peer sentiment as a cutting-edge leader within the industry.
Scientists solve ‘mystery-signal’ hidden in quantum material
Researchers have solved the years-long mystery about the origins of the ‘beating’ signal in the topological insulator (TI) nanowires.
Interested in presenting at the Health Innovation Partnerships Workshop?
Faculty interested in building collaborations across medicine and engineering are invited to be considered for a short presentation at the Health Innovation Partnerships Workshop on...
Learning from the Trees
At a joint field school on Allen Island, Colby and UMaine researchers use dendrochronology, or tree-ring science, to unlock stories of climate, landscape, and human impact
Caltech and KAIST Establish Program to Co-Mentor Tomorrow's Chemists and Drive Future Discoveries
Chemists from the two institutions will work together to identify projects and then mentor postdocs and host graduate students, enabling researchers to experience multiple environments while seeding additional collaboration
Research into muscular degeneration wins top prize at Birla Carbon Symposium
Kennesaw State University biology student Pedro Santos’ research project on muscular degeneration in fruit flies won the top prize at the 2026 Birla Carbon Scholars Symposium.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, buried underwear, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Scientists map key protein interactions linked with profound autism
Research published in the journal Science illuminates a "missing piece" in the biological understanding of profound autism and offers new targets for drug development.
What Trump’s new study says about support for trans rights — and why experts are worried
Researchers who study authoritarianism and political violence have major concerns about the study and how the administration plans to use it.
NSF launches three new science and technology centres
The move will see US$90M investment in transformative research
Future Skin Seminar 2026 – Bridging Science and Innovation in Skin Research
November 16–18, 2026 | Madison Hotel, Hamburg | A 3-Day Seminar by SGS proderm
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. Researchers who studied milk from cockroa…
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.
Princeton considers AI and data science-focused ‘evolution’ for ORFE department, specifics unclear
The ORFE major could undergo changes in the coming years as a new ad hoc faculty committee considers how the University can strengthen its research and scholarship in AI and data science.
The future of science without animal testing
Federal agencies, such as the NIH, FDA and EPA, and scientists are moving away from animal testing. Learn how non-animal testing methods are changing the future of research.
KIER achieves world-record 26.7% efficiency in perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells
The Photovoltaic Research Department of the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) achieved a certified world-record efficiency of 26.7% for perovskite/CIGS tandem solar cells, opening a new chapter in next-generation thin-film photovoltaics. This achievement was officially certified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Germany and listed in the Best Research-Cell Efficiencies Chart published by the US National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR, formerly NREL).
Prednisone may impair bone health in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
In a new study published in Scientific Reports, an international and multidisciplinary research team including Binghamton University researchers identified a set of blood proteins that may explain why the corticosteroid prednisone, although beneficial in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), can interfere with childhood growth and bone health.
‘Don’t ignore the warning signs’: A message pays off in Nigeria
A research effort aims to change the way colorectal cancer is studied and treated in Nigeria – and around the world.
New method allows scientists to follow gene activity over time in the same cells
Researchers at MIT and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard invented a “cellular self-reporting” approach to make living cells share their own transcriptomes, so that scientists can analyze them without killing the cells.
Postpartum depression linked to babies’ deaths—albeit by natural causes
Researchers made the finding after analyzing almost 415,000 infant mortalities that occurred well before Lindsay Clancy strangled her 8-month-old baby and two young children in 2023, forcing a spotlight on postpartum mental-illness risk.
Study finds young women more likely than men to get health and wellness information from influencers
A recent Pew Research Center study found that young women are more likely than young men to get health and wellness information from social media influencers, with 57% of women ages 18 to 29 reporting they receive such information from influencers, compared with 47% of men in the same age group.
Penn Nursing Professor Awarded Two Grants for Parent Mental Health Screening
Amy Jo Lisanti, PhD, RN, CCNS, FAHA, Research Assistant Professor in Penn Nursing’s Department of Family and Community Health and at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute, has secured two national research awards to study the implementation of the mental health screening of parents of children born with congenital heart disease (CHD).
Here’s where a massive solar storm could take down the US power grid
New research maps show where a severe solar storm could strike. See if your neighborhood would lose power.
Monitoring One Health action against antimicrobial resistance in Indonesia
Ministry of Health, with support from WHO and partners, convened a national multisectoral validation meeting for Indonesia’s 2026 TrACSS submission. Representatives from human health, animal health, fisheries, food and agriculture, environment, research institutions and development partners reviewed the country’s progress on AMR, and validated evidence supporting survey responses prior to submission. In the meeting, WHO presented Indonesia’s 2025 TrACSS results and facilitated technical sessions on the 2026 survey structure, rating principles and submission process.
Scientists reveal the hidden instructions that build the human brain
UCLA researchers have discovered two powerful influences that help guide how the human brain forms before birth. Radial glia, stem cells responsible for producing much of the cerebral cortex, change their behavior depending on how they process glucose and on physical contact with signals arriving from the thalamus. Those signals can alter which types of neurons are produced, including upper-layer neurons that are especially prominent in humans.
New research vessel joins UNCW’s marine science fleet
UNCW is expanding its ocean research capabilities with the addition of a new 78-foot research vessel to its scientific fleet.
New research vessel joins UNCW’s marine science fleet
UNCW is expanding its ocean research capabilities with the addition of a new 78-foot research vessel to its scientific fleet.
New research vessel joins UNCW’s marine science fleet
The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is expanding its ocean research capabilities with the addition of a new 78-foot research vessel to its scientific fleet.
Microbes—dead or alive—can be early indicators of soil health under regenerative farming
Researchers have demonstrated a series of biological tests that could serve as "proxies" for measuring how different regenerative agriculture practices could improve soil carbon—years before it would ...
Psilocybin may protect against a common, debilitating side effect of chemotherapy, early study finds
A psychedelic best known for its effects on the brain may also protect peripheral nerves from chemotherapy damage, early research suggests.
Smithtown Science Teacher Earns National Honor
Smithtown High School East Science Research Coordinator Maria Zeitlin has been selected for one of the nation’s top honors for high school chemistry educators.
Beyond the 'Great Divide': What we really know about political polarization
Americans are deeply divided. At least that's what we've been told for years. But how divided are we really? A new review suggests the answer may depend on how researchers ask the question.
New Report Finds Women Who Played Sports as Girls Are More Likely to Become Workplace Leaders
New research from e.l.f. Beauty and Parity, unveiled at the 2026 Power of Women’s Sports Summit, finds the lessons girls learn on the field can follow them into the workplace — and all the way to the C-suite
Guidelines needed as AI embraced by mental health practices
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are overwhelmingly being used in mental health practices to support administrative tasks, but University of Queensland researchers have found they potentially lack privacy, ...
Scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing win 2026 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.
Astra model launch marks AGI milestone for OpenAI, Greg Brockman says
OpenAI president Greg Brockman suggests its new model Astra could be AGI, pitching it as a research breakthrough and a shift in delegating work to AI.
New Swan Theatre houses first-ever New Swan Science Faire
The UCI New Swan Shakespeare Center collaborated with AirUCI and UCI Office of Research to host the inaugural New Swan Science Faire on Aug. 27. The event was free and open for everyone to attend. Students, families, scientists and performers gathered at the library gateway plaza outside of the New Swan Theatre to spread AirUCI’s […]
BBC Audio | BBC Inside Science | The quest for dark matter
Researchers may have discovered the signature of a bit of dark matter.
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.
Scientists Recreated the Long-Lost Chirps of Jurassic Insects. Listen to the Simulated Soundscape of 165 Million Years Ago
With artificial intelligence and careful modeling of fossilized wings, researchers reproduced how some extinct, katydid-like insects might have made noise
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Soiled' undies and vicious friends research honoured at Ig Nobels
Each year, the Ig Nobel prizes celebrate research that makes you laugh, then makes you think. This year's winners include an "underwear index", a cumbersome kissing definition and why we want friends that will happily stab someone in the eye.
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.
Scientists revive coral dying from heat using live bacteria
Researchers successfully applied probiotic and postbiotic treatments for the first time in open sea to save the marine life form. The post Scientists revive coral dying from heat using live bacteria a...
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 ...
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.
iPhone Ultra's Very High Price and Features Revealed in New Report
Ahead of Apple's event on Wednesday, September 9, where it is expected to unveil its first-ever foldable iPhone, Taiwanese research firm TrendForce today outlined the device's estimated price range, features, and some other key details. In the U.S., TrendForce estimated that the foldable iPhone will have a starting price of $2,099 to $2,299 and said the highest-end configurations could surpass the $3,000 mark.
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.
Dr. Zachary Grinspan Awarded CDC Grant for Epilepsy Research
Dr. Zachary Grinspan, associate professor of pediatrics and director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Program at Weill Cornell Medicine, has been awarded a four-year, $1.6 million CDC grant to undertake wide-reaching research aiming to produce a new, more detailed picture of childhood epilepsy.
Apple Apparently Cancels Plans for Two New MacBooks
Apple has canceled plans for a foldable MacBook and a larger OLED MacBook Pro model, according to research firm Omdia. In a new research note, Omdia said Apple has scrapped development of a large foldable MacBook that would have measured between 16.1 and 18 inches when unfolded.
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…
Apple Reportedly Planning All-New MacBook Model Between Air and Pro
Apple may introduce an entirely new 13.8-inch OLED MacBook model in 2029, potentially creating a new product tier between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, according to an updated product roadmap from research firm Omdia. The firm's latest roadmap sandwiches a new 13.8-inch MacBook between the projected time line for the Air and Pro models.
PARCA to host Cook Political Report’s Amy Walter for speaker series
The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama is hosting Cook Political Report's Amy Walter as part of its 2026 speaker series
HiFi sequencing sets the benchmark for environmental health metabarcoding
A new benchmarking study comparing PacBio, Illumina, and Oxford Nanopore finds that HiFi sequencing delivers the lowest error rate and highest taxa recovery for environmental metabarcoding. Here's what the results mean for biodiversity and environmental health research.
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.
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.
Nuclear medicine physician-scientist Dr. Amir Iravani joins UCLA Health to lead Theranostics Program
Iravani will help advance the integration of theranostics into cancer care, expand clinical trials and research opportunities and develop new collaborations.
Health officials turn to mobile-phone data to track Ebola spread in Congo
Health officials battling the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are using anonymised mobile-phone data to map population movements and identify areas where the virus could spread next, according to the World Health Organisation and researchers working with it.
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
iPhone 18 Pro Prices Estimated Ahead of Apple Event Next Week
Less than a week before Apple debuts new iPhone 18 Pro models, research firm TrendForce has estimated the prices of the devices based on the latest hardware cost environment.
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.
Domestic Bond Investors Can be a Powerful Constraint on Far-Right Populists
The rise of the far right has been a defining feature of political systems in developed democracies over the past two decades. In recent research, Alison Johnston and Juliet Johnson demonstrate that domestic bond investors have become an important constraint on populist governments and their access to capital.
AI pinpoints radiology residents’ educational gaps, helping expand personalized training
New research details how artificial intelligence can be harnessed to improve radiology resident education by identifying shortfalls in clinical exposure and reinforcing missed concepts.
Beijing investigates researchers after Student Geng allegations
NSFC names more than 40 researchers at 31 institutions in its biggest disclosure to date, following blogger’s allegations in April.
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."