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Strong Flare Erupts from Sun
The Sun emitted a strong solar flare, peaking at 12:01 a.m. on Dec. 8, 2025. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory, which watches the Sun constantly, captured an
Science with Practice: ‘A doorway into the world of scientific curiosity’
Twenty years ago, at a time when student debt was at an all-time high and the university faced stiff state and federal funding cuts, the Science with Practice program launched to provide experiential learning opportunities for students and pay them for their work. Since then, nearly 800 CALS students have enrolled in the program and course (AGEDS 3120).
Educational Video Game Helps Kids Learn Science, Study Finds
By I. Edwards HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Dec. 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Video games often have a bad reputation as being a distraction, but a new study suggests they may help kids build important science skills. University of Georgia researchers created an educational video game that helps elementary school students learn about ...
The Art of Science Communication with Ira Flatow
Learn how Science Friday host Ira Flatow spent his career making science and technology accessible.
Black Hole Eats Star: NASA Missions Discover Record-Setting Blast
Astronomers have been poring over a flood of data from NASA satellites and other facilities as they try to work out what was responsible for an extraordinary
Oak Ridge Quantum Science Center prioritizes joined-up thinking, multidisciplinary impacts
QSC to accelerate convergence of quantum computing and exascale high-performance computing
UC Davis Announces Winners of Autumn 2025 Science Translation and Innovative Research Grant Program
The University of California, Davis, has awarded $100,000 through the autumn 2025 cohort of the Science Translation and Innovative Research (STAIR) Grant Program to help scientists advance innovative research with strong commercial potential.
Where science meets sip: New lab boosts beverage management education
WSU’s new beverage lab in the former Cyber Café space gives students hands-on experience with the science and service of wine and other beverages, preparing them with practical skills for careers across the hospitality industry and beyond.
Agora Open Science Trust Announces Nomination of M4K2009 as Lead Development Candidate for Pediatric Brain Cancer Therapy
TORONTO, December 08, 2025--Agora Open Science Trust today announced the nomination of M4K2009 as the lead development candidate for its M4K Pharma program, which applies open science to drive the development of an affordable treatment for Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a rare and devastating pediatric brain cancer. Nominating a lead development candidate marks the point where a discovery program selects a single molecule with the highest potential to advance further towards human clin
Today's biggest science news: Kilauea lava fountains | Northern Lights forecast
Monday, Dec. 8, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.
Lidl-Trek partners with Gatorade® to fuel team with science-backed hydration
The home of Trek Factory Racing, and all the Trek programs. Whether its road, XC, enduro, downhill, freeride, cyclocross or triathlon, you’ll find a Trek athlete, racing for the win.
See A Show Under The Dome At The JER Science Center This Holiday Season
WALDORF, Md. – The James E. Richmond Science Center is in the festive spirit with a slate of full dome movies playing this month. “Let it Snow,” featuring classics from Frank Sinatra, Chuck Berry, Brenda Lee and others over animation and special effects will be shown 6:30 p.m., Dec. 10, 16 and 17. At 6:30 p.m., […]
Too busy to meditate? Microdosing mindfulness has big health benefits
Small bursts of mindfulness practices lasting a minute or less can have unexpected benefits for those with busy lives - here’s how
Wave Life Sciences Announces Positive Interim Data from Phase 1 INLIGHT Trial of WVE-007 (INHBE) for Obesity; Single Dose Resulted in Improvement in Body Composition With Fat Loss Similar to GLP-1 at Three Months Without Muscle Loss
Following a single subcutaneous 240 mg dose, WVE-007 (INHBE GalNAc-siRNA) improved body composition at three months compared to baseline, with a 9.4% reduction in visceral fat (p=0.02), a 4.5% reduction in total body fat (3.5 lbs; p=0.07), and a 3.2% increase in lean mass (4.0 lbs; p=0.01), with no statistically significant changes in the placebo group Sustained and robust suppression of serum Activin E supports expectations for continued improvements in body composition, further fat loss, and p
Science, Innovation, and Economic Growth: OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji | MIT Sloan Management Review
This Me, Myself, and AI episode features OpenAI economist Ronnie Chatterji with host Sam Ransbotham.
Seven Eberly College of Science faculty named highly cited researchers in 2025
Seven Penn State Eberly College of Science researchers were recognized recently as highly cited researchers by the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Group.
Elon University launches Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Beginning in Fall 2026, Elon University will launch a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) at both the university’s main campus and Charlotte national campus to address...
Elon University launches Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Beginning in Fall 2026, Elon University will launch a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) at both the university’s main campus and Charlotte national campus to address...
The science behind failing up in corporate America
Corporate America allows certain leaders to fail upward—here's why.
Trump budget jeopardizes 3 U.S. science research centers in Wisconsin
The fate of the centers isn't sealed, since Congress ultimately has the power to assign funds. But until a decision is made, scientists are uneasy.
Wonder and discovery coalesce at Vatican Observatory exhibition
Wonder Bound, the product of a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University, the Space Telescope Science Institute, and the Vatican Observatory, brings images from the Hubble and James Webb space telescopes to a historic venue
Weird Science: Citizen science and monkey sweat help NC researcher determine whether current obsession with skincare routines may be doing more harm than good
Dr. Julie Horvath is the head of the Genomics & Microbiology Research Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and also an Associate Research Professor at North Carolina Central University. She’s studying personal hygiene and its effects on the microbes on our skin – by taking samples from people's arm pits and from the underarms of other primates.
The quest to slow aging leads scientists into the powerhouse of cells
Scientists at Texas A&M University have developed a method to boost the energy of aging or damaged cells, an innovation that could improve treatment of a variety of conditions.
PVUSD brings computer science nights to Watsonville High, Santa Cruz MAH
Computer Science Education Week Community Nights are open to K-12 students, parents and community members to explore hands-on activities that showcase opportunities within the computer science field.
Can we really make GOLD at home? Here’s what science says about its possibilities
There is currently no practical or legal way for individuals to make real gold for profit; the scientifically possible methods are nuclear‑physics experiments that produce vanishingly tiny, astronomically expensive amounts of gold. Here are 5 scientifically discussed approaches.
Scientists just released a map of all 2.75 billion buildings on Earth, in 3D
A new global atlas captures humanity’s entire built environment—from megacities to remote villages.
NIH shut out hundreds of young scientists from funding to start their own labs
Special Report: The NIH has shut out hundreds of young scientists from funding to start their own labs.
“The Matilda Effect”: How Pioneering Women Scientists Have Been Written Out of Science History
Photo via Wikimedia Commons The history of science, like most every history we learn, comes to us as a procession of great, almost exclusively white, men, unbroken but for the occasional token woman—well-deserving of her honors but seemingly anomalous nonetheless. “If you believe the history books,” notes the Timeline series The Matilda Effect, “science is a guy thing.
New Rochelle High School budding scientists get jump start on careers
The Science Research Program at New Rochelle High School gives students a jump start in careers in advanced sciences.
Fighting forever chemicals from within: How microbiome science is shaping the next frontier against PFAS
Cambiotics is developing microbiome-based solutions to reduce the burden of forever chemicals in firefighting.
Campaigners celebrate dismissal of Waterstock science park plan
The Planning Inspectorate identified harm to the character and appearance of the area in Watersock.
Viewpoint: Follow the science? In this era of hyper-partisanship, Republicans and Democrats follow different paths
e’re often told to “follow the science” — a comforting phrase that suggests clarity, objectivity, and consensus. But in today’s hyperpolarized world, even
Five things that stood out about the Chiefs’ loss to the Texans on Sunday night
The Chiefs aren’t eliminated just yet, but this one had a feeling of finality about it.
Humans are built for nature not modern life
Human biology evolved for a world of movement, nature, and short bursts of stress—not the constant pressure of modern life. Industrial environments overstimulate our stress systems and erode both health and reproduction. Evidence ranging from global fertility declines to chronic inflammatory diseases shows the toll of this mismatch. Researchers say cultural and environmental redesign, especially nature-focused planning, is essential.
How we’re supporting the next generation of innovators
An overview of Google’s latest funding announcement for computer science education and the newest AI Quest.
Findings may move science closer to growing organs in other species
Failure of human pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) to survive when grown with the PSCs of distantly related species occurs because of an innate immune reaction in the nonhuman cells, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers suggests.
Scientists capture most detailed look inside DNA droplets
High-resolution imaging has revealed the internal layout of chromatin condensates, showing how DNA fibers fold and interact within these droplet-like structures. The findings connect molecular architecture to the broader behaviors of these droplets in cells.
Representation in science and trust in scientists in the USA
Nature Human Behaviour - Druckman et al. document gaps in trust in scientists in the USA. People from groups less represented among scientists (for example, women and those with lower economic...
Scientists uncover a volcanic trigger behind the Black Death
A newly analyzed set of climate data points to a major volcanic eruption that may have played a key role in the Black Death’s arrival. Cooling and crop failures across Europe pushed Italian states to bring in grain from the Black Sea. Those shipments may have carried plague-infected fleas. The study ties together tree rings, ice cores, and historical writings to reframe how the pandemic began.
NYK Donates to Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology for Faculty of Marine Engineering’s 150th Anniversary Project
"NYK Donates to Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology for Faculty of Marine Engineering’s 150th Anniversary Project" - The NYK Group goes beyond the framework of a comprehensive logistics company to co-create the necessary value for the future through the deepening of core businesses and the growth of new businesses.
Medical Laboratory Science major partners with IU health
The medical laboratory science major has transitioned to a new partnership with Indiana University Health for hands-on student training.
‘Godfather of AI' to engineers: Computer Science degree will remain valuable for a longtime, just learn to ... - The Times of India
Tech News News: AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton advises students and engineers against abandoning computer science degrees, emphasizing foundational skills like systems th
Scientists Finally Explain Mysterious “Impossible” Merger of Two Massive Black Holes
A detailed suite of simulations conducted by astrophysicists at the Flatiron Institute and their collaborators showed that magnetic fields can produce black holes with masses that were previously believed to be mostly unattainable. In 2023, astronomers recorded a dramatic cosmic event. Two unusua
A Fasting-Style Diet Seems to Result in Dynamic Changes to Human Brains
It's not just your weight that's affected.
A Fasting-Style Diet Seems to Result in Dynamic Changes to Human Brains
It's not just your weight that's affected.
RIP, 'Dead Space'....Again (2008-2023)
Unless EA decides to sell off the 'Dead Space' IP to someone else, the sci-fi horror series has died a second death.
The Truth About Airplane and Hospital Air, According to Science
There’s a certain logic in thinking that the air in a hospital or airplane is filthy, teeming with viruses, bacteria, and whatnot...
Fingernail-sized fish species discovered has an organ that is new to science
Scientists reveal Priocharax rex, a tiny Amazonian fish with a strange skin “wing” that redefines evolution in miniature.
Cutting-edge tech captures images inside human heart arteries, revolutionizing medical science
Heart doctors are capturing images of the inside of heart arteries, helping them watch plaque respond to cholesterol drugs in real-time.
JIM CLOERN: The scientist and science I mourn
By Ariel Rubissow Okamoto A man died recently who was one of my heroes. Inside his big brain lay the secrets of San Francisco Bay. In one sentence he could explain the relationships between the tiny plants drifting aimlessly in the shallows, the muscular salmon leaping upstream, and the health of the planet. He had a warm smile, a curl to his hair, a ready chuckle. But I did not know this man well. For decades he ran a monthly data […]
James Gilbert and Lesley J. Morrell Archives
James Gilbert and Lesley J. Morrell is a writer. PopSci.com covers a variety of topics such as science, technology, DIY, news, and gadget reviews.
How Moss Is Solving Mysteries Scientists Never Expected
A new study looks at how microscopic plants have been used as evidence in forensic investigations. Tiny plants such as moss are easy to miss. Many are no larger than an eyelash, and they usually grow low to the ground in damp, shaded environments. Despite their size, these plants can provide impo
Ancient 'dirty dishes' may have led archaeologists astray for decades
A new study questions if Bronze Age dishes really do have traces of olive oil.
Science Sunday: Balloons ‘matter’ inflation race
Science Central joined WANE 15 Saturday Morning to show how matter in the air might inhibit blowing up a balloon.
Opinion: Our responsibility to science communication
When we think of global threats, we don’t think of poor science communication. We think of climate change, of pandemics or perhaps of terrorism. I would be shocked if science communication cracked your top 10. And yet, we all lived through the COVID-19 pandemic. Think of how 20 years ago, vaccines were largely apolitical, but...
Time might not exist – and we're starting to understand why | BBC Science Focus Magazine
The closer we look at time, the stranger it gets
Cosmic knots may finally explain why the Universe exists
Knotted structures once imagined by Lord Kelvin may actually have shaped the universe’s earliest moments, according to new research showing how two powerful symmetries could have created stable “cosmic knots” after the Big Bang. These exotic objects may have briefly dominated the young cosmos, unraveled through quantum tunneling, and produced heavy right-handed neutrinos whose decays tipped the balance toward matter over antimatter.
A 180-Year Assumption About Light Was Just Proven Wrong
"Light doesn't just illuminate matter, it magnetically influences it."
A 180-Year Assumption About Light Was Just Proven Wrong
"Light doesn't just illuminate matter, it magnetically influences it."
Science & Medicine: A discovery by San Antonio scientists could lead to a new kind of treatment for Alzheimer's disease
UT Health San Antonio researchers have teased out why some lipids spike in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease and what that may mean for cognitive function, revealing a new target for potential treatments.
“Understanding the Science,” by Camille Bordas
Katherine’s phone rang, and, because it was Adrian calling, everyone went quiet, trying to hear the famous actor’s voice.
Camille Bordas Reads “Understanding the Science”
The author reads her story from the December 15, 2025, issue of the magazine.
'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton says computer science degrees 'will remain valuable' — and students should learn to code
AI pioneer and Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton said students who want to become AI researchers need to focus on critical thinking.
Teen prodigy in the running for prestigious science competition
The annual challenge invites young people to create short videos that make complex scientific ideas accessible.
Nobel Winner Sakaguchi Stresses Importance of Medical Science
Stockholm, Dec. 6 (Jiji Press)--Shimon Sakaguchi, distinguished honorary professor at the University of Osaka,…
Global scientists gather in SW China's Tengchong to drive innovation
The 2025 Tengchong Scientists Forum opened Saturday in southwest China's Yunnan Province, drawing hundreds of scientists, university leaders and entrepreneurs from across the globe to explore cutting-edge research and promote deeper integration between
From Antarctica to AI: India International Science Festival 2025 brings science enthusiasts under one roof
The festival features over 150 technical and thematic sessions spanning science, technology, innovation, and industry. Key focus areas include artificial intelligence (AI), bio-economy, space, quantum technology, and the integration of traditional knowledge with modern science, alongside sessions on deep-tech entrepreneurship and the blue economy.
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar pushes a bigoted vision, gaslighting the audience into accepting it as entertainment
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar raises a very pertinent question: what is craft devoid of conscience? It risks becoming mere manipulation.
AI: Quantum Computing Requires Conceptual Brain Science Research
To surpass AI before 2030, quantum computing can draw from conceptual brain science.
Pope Leo sings. So should we. Science says it's good for us.
Humans are, in effect, hardwired to sing and dance, and we likely evolved to do so. In every known culture, evidence exists of music, singing or chanting.
Decades Later, Scientists Finally Explain Voyager 2’s Bizarre Readings at Uranus
Powerful waves unleashed by solar storms could be the key to understanding extreme radiation. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) researchers now think they have found the answer to a puzzle that has lingered for nearly four decades involving Uranus and its unusual radiation environment. When Vo
Chinese scientists develop promising stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s
New biotech allows ‘seeds’ planted in the brain to differentiate into new nerve cells, reshaping its neural network.
NCSSM students organize food drive to help feed families in need
It's the season of giving, and students from the North Carolina School of Science and Math (NCSSM) are stepping up to make a difference.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center hosts Whale Week to educate about endangered North Atlantic right whales
Conservationists continue working to ensure the species doesn’t disappear forever as the whales face ongoing threats in their critical habitat areas.
2001: A Space Odyssey Was a New Type of Science Fiction
The greatest measure of a film’s success is the test of time. Something about this film works even though it breaks conventions.
5 captivating images from National Geographic’s Pictures of the Year
‘Individually, these photographs speak to beauty, fragility, and wonder.’
Conejo Valley’s life science moment has arrived
The Conejo Valley’s life science moment is here — driven by global leaders, emerging innovators, modern infrastructure, and a skilled workforce.
The Unexpected Ways Vaccines Could Boost Your Health
As political leaders question vaccine safety, scientists point to studies that show the shots might have unrelated benefits.
Earth’s early oceans hid the secret rise of complex life
Scientists have discovered that complex life began evolving much earlier than traditional models suggested. Using an expanded molecular clock approach, the team showed that crucial cellular features emerged in ancient anoxic oceans long before oxygen became a major part of Earth’s atmosphere. Their results indicate that early complexity developed slowly over an unexpectedly long timescale.
Scientists are turning Earth into a giant detector for hidden forces shaping our Universe
SQUIRE aims to detect exotic spin-dependent interactions using quantum sensors deployed in space, where speed and environmental conditions vastly improve sensitivity. Orbiting sensors tap into Earth’s enormous natural polarized spin source and benefit from low-noise periodic signal modulation. A robust prototype with advanced noise suppression and radiation-hardened engineering now meets the requirements for space operation. The long-term goal is a powerful space-ground network capable of exploring dark matter and other beyond-Standard-Model phenomena.
People Are Surprised To Learn That The Closest Planet To Neptune Turns Out To Be Mercury
Everything you've been taught is a lie.
This Week in Science: Vampire Squid, a Galactic Tornado, And Much More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
Weekend reads: ‘The fall of a prolific science journal’; Clinical trials by ‘super-retractors’; ‘How to Study Things That May Not Exist’
Giving Tuesday was this week, and, like many organizations, we asked for your support. The work we do is funded in part by your donations. If you value our work in rooting out scientific fraud and …
The Age-Old "Grandmother Rule" Of Washing Is Backed By Science
Age-old wisdom, backed by modern science.
BOOKMARKS: Blast off for the final frontier with science fiction reading suggestions
Science fiction, like most other genres, contains multitudes. Any story that incorporates futuristic science or technology can fall under this umbrella, so there’s plenty for any reader to enjoy.
Nike pushes tech-assisted ways to just do it, from Project Amplify to a Mind Science Department
The sporting giant is seeking new ways of amplifying athletic performance, both physical and mental. We explore the world of Project Amplify and the work of the company’s Mind Science Department
Science history: Female chemist initially barred from research helps helps develop drug for remarkable-but-short-lived recovery in children with leukemia
In December 1954, Gertrude Elion and colleagues described a new compound they had developed that sent children with leukemia into remission. It would guide a new approach to "rational drug design."
UK IVF couples use legal loophole to rank embryos based on potential IQ, height and health
British fertility clinics raise scientific and ethical objections over patients sending embryos’ genetic data abroad for analysis
Science news this week: A human population isolated for 100,000 years, the biggest spinning structure in the universe, and a pit full of skulls
Dec. 5, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Punahou Leads the Way with Catapult Sports Science Technology
During a recent Varsity Soccer practice at Punahou, players sprinted, cut and recovered in rapid succession
Platform Dalí art and science programme - Announcements - e-flux
The Gala-Salvador Dalí Foundation presents Platform Dalí, a new international program inspired by the Empordà-born artist whose work was profoundly shaped by the scientific advances of the 20th century.
Museum of Science evacuated over bomb threat; no hazardous materials found
At around 3:30 p.m.Friday, an individual reported to police that there may be an explosive device at the museum, police said.
Vermont health officials reaffirm importance of hepatitis B vaccine after federal advisory panel recommends delays
“All I can say is, it's clearly not based in science,” new state Health Commissioner Rick Hildebrant says of the federal change to the 30-year standard immunization schedule.
7NEWS sources: Museum of Science evacuated due to bomb threat - Boston News, Weather, Sports
BOSTON (WHDH) - The Museum of Science in Boston was evacuated Friday after a person went in the building and claimed they placed a bombRead More
Police respond to Mass. museum after reported bomb threat
No injuries have been reported.
December 5, 2025
A boom in construction of AI data centers is facing backlash over soaring electricity and water usage, and the resulting utility hikes. Plus, to save spotted owls in the Pacific Northwest, one plan suggests killing thousands of barred owls. And, geologist Anjana Khatwa explains how embracing wonder and awe adds to our scientific understanding of the rocks that form our planet.
New Lancet series blends social science with medicine to tackle global health inequities
Can doctors in California learn from a patient who was bounced from one specialist to another in Japan? Can clinicians in London take lessons from a patient seeking asylum while suffering a medical emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border? Can doctors treating refugees in Africa inform health policy around the world?
Restaurant Norms May Be Making Us Miserable, Scientists Say
New research reveals that most diners feel uneasy eating before everyone at the table has been served, even though their companions typically wouldn’t mind if they did.
A new experiment: St. Pete sells Science Center
“It’s rare when pretty much everybody is aligned behind something.”…