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A curious boy spotted something odd near an ant nest in his backyard, and his discovery just challenged what scientists thought they knew about ants for over a century. Thanks to Hugo Deans and his entomologist dad, we now understand a completely new way that ants, oak trees, and wasps work together in nature.
Scientists need your help tracking shooting stars to unlock the solar system's hidden history. New camera networks let everyday astronomy lovers contribute real scientific discoveries from their own backyards.
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.
Mark Rober, the viral YouTube creator behind glitter bomb traps and backyard engineering marvels, is on a mission to transform how America's classrooms teach science. His secret weapon? Making curiosity so contagious that students can't look away.
Three Chinese scientists won major awards for breakthrough research as Hong Kong cements its role as Asia's science hub. The Future Science Prize, China's first privately funded research award, chose the city for its fourth consecutive year.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
A curious kid spotted tiny objects by an ant nest and sparked a scientific discovery that's challenging what we've taught about plants and insects for over a century. Turns out, wasps have been secretly manipulating oak trees and ants in ways scientists never imagined.
An amateur astrophotographer in Canada captured a stunning image of colliding galaxies nicknamed "The Eyes" using equipment from his backyard. His photo reveals cosmic rivers of dust and gas flowing between two galaxies locked in a gravitational dance.
South Africa just expanded its week-long science celebration into an entire month, bringing cutting-edge research and innovation to every corner of the nation. The new National Science Month proves that groundbreaking discoveries belong to everyone, not just lab coats and textbooks.
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.
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.
Rebecca Maynard, a high school science teacher in Massachusetts, has earned one of just six national awards recognizing excellence in teaching. Her work includes bringing real-world climate science into the classroom through expeditions to Kenya and Alaska.
Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are bringing optimistic science fiction back to the big screen with their adaptation of Andy Weir's beloved novel. The film premieres March 20, showing how science can solve humanity's biggest problems.
Ethiopia is teaming up with The World Academy of Sciences to supercharge its research ecosystem and train the next generation of African scientists. The partnership will focus on health, climate science, and digital technology while connecting Ethiopian researchers to global scientific networks.
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