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Scientists worldwide can now capture their research in action for a chance to win £500 and see their work featured in Nature magazine. The amateur photography competition celebrates the real, behind-the-scenes moments that make science happen.
When Mike Trask found strange bones along a river in 1988, he unknowingly discovered the first elasmosaur west of the Rockies. His find inspired hundreds of amateur fossil hunters and created British Columbia's first paleontology society.
Two new AI systems are helping human scientists discover promising drugs faster by analyzing mountains of research and data. While they can't replace human expertise, they're already finding treatments that work in real lab tests.
The National Institutes of Health is asking scientists to weigh in on a proposal that could spread research funding more fairly across universities. The plan would limit how many grants one researcher can hold, opening doors for talented young scientists at smaller schools.
Florida State rising senior Jack Whaley claimed the prestigious US Amateur Championship title, defeating Jay Leng Jr. 4&3 at historic Merion Golf Club. The 21-year-old golfer returned to Tallahassee as a national champion, joining an elite group of amateur players who've won one of golf's most coveted titles.
Researchers worldwide are discovering that charity work doesn't just help their communities—it's enriching their lives and even opening unexpected career doors. From feeding homeless people to performing free surgeries abroad, scientists are proving you can make time for what matters.
A leading conservation group is empowering young African scientists to tackle environmental challenges through teamwork and real-world solutions. The shift from solo research to collaborative action is transforming how the continent addresses climate change.
An amateur city football league in China's Jiangsu province is packing stadiums with average crowds of 28,600 fans, beating the professional national league. The secret? Playful local rivalries celebrating regional food, dialects, and pride.
Four young agricultural scientists from developing nations received FAO sponsorships to attend Japan's premier horticultural congress, where global experts gathered to tackle food security challenges. The event highlighted how innovation in horticulture can create practical solutions for small-scale farmers worldwide.
India's Padma Shri awards just recognized 10 scientists whose quiet work in space technology, semiconductors, and genetics powers the nation's deeptech future. These researchers rarely make headlines, but their contributions are building India's technological foundation.
Jack Whaley from Doncaster became only the third English player in history to win the US Amateur Championship, defeating American Jay Leng Jr. in a dramatic 36-hole final at Pennsylvania's Merion Golf Club. The victory books him spots at golf's biggest tournaments, including The Open at St Andrews in 2027.
While history often overlooks their contributions, five pioneering Indian women broke barriers in science labs across the country. Their discoveries in cancer research, chemistry, and physics paved the way for thousands of women scientists working today.
A research scientist in Ghana is pushing to close the gender gap in science and technology fields. Her vision links women's participation in STEM to achieving global sustainability goals.
Jack Whaley became only the second Englishman in over a century to win the US Amateur Championship, earning spots at golf's most prestigious tournaments. The 22-year-old from Doncaster fought back from a two-hole deficit to defeat his higher-ranked opponent at historic Merion Golf Club.
Jack Whaley became only the third Englishman to win the US Amateur Championship, with his father Andy by his side as his caddie. The emotional victory earned the 22-year-old spots in golf's most prestigious tournaments and a moment father and son will cherish forever.
Tiger Woods' son Charlie, 17, shot even par in his second round to earn a spot in a 14-player playoff for the final two match-play positions at the U.S. Junior Amateur. It marks a major turnaround for the young golfer after missing the cut by wide margins in his previous two attempts.
Michael McElroy, a pioneering atmospheric scientist who helped explain the ozone hole and predicted climate change in the 1970s, died last month at 86. His curiosity about Earth's atmosphere shaped decades of environmental research and inspired generations of scientists.
A saree worn by ISRO scientist Nandini Harinath during India's first Mars mission is now displayed at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The red and blue garment represents how India's space program challenged global stereotypes about scientists.
Volunteer citizen scientists discovered a planet nearly identical to Earth in size and orbit, circling a sun-like star just 146 light-years away. While currently frozen, scientists say the right atmosphere could make it warm enough for liquid water.
Two new AI systems are helping researchers find promising treatments in hours instead of years. Robin and Co-Scientist work alongside human scientists to speed up the grueling process of drug discovery.
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