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Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who became Australia's first qualified astronaut in 2024, has been named Australian of the Year for inspiring a nation to reach for the stars. The space engineer is now encouraging young Australians to embrace science with the same "give it a go" spirit they bring to sports fields.
The Australian Youth Orchestra is premiering a saxophone concerto inspired by Einstein tiles and string theory at Brisbane's World Science Festival. Young performers are discovering how mathematical patterns and musical harmonies speak the same universal language.
Scientists are calling for more collaborations between artists and researchers to rebuild public confidence in science. The strategy comes as funding cuts threaten research programs worldwide.
A major science organization is launching a digital series that shows how Earth science research translates into real solutions for communities worldwide. The series premiews in December 2026 and goes global in January 2027.
Over 900 Calgary students from Grade 5 to 12 are presenting their self-designed science experiments at the city's largest youth science fair this weekend. Two Grade 12 students developed a promising wound infection detector using red cabbage extract after a cooking accident sparked their curiosity.
Australian researchers have discovered that European honeybees possess numerical abilities, potentially using this skill to assess flower abundance in nature. This breakthrough could inspire new biologically-based technology designs.
A Sydney lab uses nuclear science to verify where fish really comes from, protecting consumers from billions in food fraud. The breakthrough helps ensure Australians get what they pay for when buying premium seafood.
Six international partners just pledged $42 million to fuel Africa's ambitious 10-year science and innovation strategy. The funding will help African nations build stronger research systems and solve local challenges through homegrown science.
Australian researchers just solved one of quantum computing's biggest problems with a breakthrough that could fit four times more processing power in the same space. The secret? Tiny quantum batteries that keep the system cool and slash complex wiring.
A public health professor is slashing his annual research output from 15 papers to just seven, betting that quality beats quantity in science. His radical move challenges a system where some researchers now pump out more than 60 papers yearly.
Australian scientists have developed a revolutionary platform that can analyze over 100 genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis at once. This breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments for thousands living with the unpredictable disease.
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Trinity College just unveiled a privately funded plan to triple the Cambridge Science Park's size, creating 20,000 high-value jobs while opening a free public Park of Science to inspire local kids in STEM. The 50-year masterplan transforms Britain's oldest science park into a £3 billion innovation hub for life sciences, tech, and clean energy.
One of Australia's most beloved rock bands is getting back together after four decades apart. Australian Crawl's original members will perform 10 concerts this fall alongside Men At Work and other Aussie music legends.
China's largest research institution is redirecting funds from expensive Western science journals to build its own publishing system. The move could reshape global science publishing and make research more accessible worldwide.
Scientists cracked a genetics puzzle that frustrated cattle ranchers for years, discovering why some hornless cattle kept testing as horned. The breakthrough will help Australian farmers breed safer, naturally hornless herds across the north.
Australian astronomers have discovered a planet candidate nearly identical to Earth's size, orbiting a Sun-like star with a 50% chance of being habitable. The find brings scientists one step closer to finding Earth's twin after 30 years of searching.
The National Science Foundation just launched a $100 million program to transform existing scientific datasets into AI-ready tools that could accelerate breakthroughs across research fields. Instead of collecting new data, scientists will unlock hidden insights from decades of valuable research already sitting in databases.
A billionaire-backed vessel is revolutionizing marine research by pairing cutting-edge science with Hollywood-level storytelling. OceanXplorer partners with local scientists worldwide to explore the deep sea while sharing discoveries with millions online.
Scientists discovered impossibly detailed fossils beneath an Australian farm, with spider hairs and fish eyes perfectly preserved in iron-rich rock that shouldn't preserve anything. The find rewrites the rules on where to hunt for ancient life.
A Panama City science museum is turning cocktail hour into a chemistry lesson. Local bartenders will demonstrate the science behind mixology while guests vote for the best drinks.
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