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A California oil company found a solution to data centers' biggest problem: putting them where nobody lives. The move could help communities avoid energy strain and water shortages while powering AI's growth.
Monterey Park, California just became the first US city to permanently ban data centers, proving that communities can successfully fight for their quality of life. Residents from across the political spectrum came together to stop a massive 250,000 square foot facility from taking over their neighborhood.
California's life sciences industry now supports over 400,000 jobs and generated nearly $394 billion in economic activity in 2025, according to a new report from UC San Diego researchers. The sector spans biotech, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research organizations driving scientific breakthroughs.
A Northern California rescue center is opening its doors to the public for a first-ever baby shower celebrating the hundreds of orphaned wild animals they save each year. The event comes as unseasonably warm weather brings an early rush of baby squirrels, opossums, and birds needing help.
Baltimore's oldest Inner Harbor attraction is celebrating its golden anniversary with 1976 ticket prices—just $1 for kids and $2.50 for adults. The Maryland Science Center has welcomed over 15 million curious minds since opening its doors half a century ago.
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.
Two new California communities are built around working farms instead of golf courses or pools, bringing fresh produce right outside residents' doors. These "agrihoods" could help cities tackle climate change while making nutritious food more accessible.
A new data center designed to supercharge scientific discovery with artificial intelligence just broke ground in Newport News, Virginia. The facility will help researchers across America analyze data faster and make breakthroughs that were impossible before.
A Hesperia High School senior just earned a $50,000 scholarship to study environmental science and tackle California's air quality crisis. Mia Vides Hannon is one of only 30 students selected statewide for the prestigious Edison Scholar award.
Marine scientists spotted a living white abalone near California's Channel Islands for the first time in five years, offering fresh hope for a species that's declined 99% since the 1970s. The discovery happened during a citizen science survey designed to locate the critically endangered sea snails before it's too late.
A new healthcare innovation center at Fresno State is bringing cutting-edge medical technology to California's Central Valley, a region desperately lacking healthcare resources. The center unites five colleges to train the next generation of digital health leaders.
The California Science Center opens its stunning new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center on November 13, displaying Space Shuttle Endeavour in a dramatic vertical launch position. It's the world's only complete shuttle stack exhibit, capping a 33-year dream with a $450 million building that visitors can explore from underground to a glass floor 20 stories up.
Windhoek just launched a community science center that will give thousands of young people hands-on access to technology, labs, and skills training they've never had before. In a country where only 25% of youth reach higher education, this hub could change everything.
A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.
Middle schoolers in Irvine just proved that the next generation of problem solvers is already here. From sun glare solutions to bike safety sensors, student inventors are tackling real-world challenges with creativity and grit.
Elite doctoral researchers are stepping into a California high school classroom to spark curiosity and make cutting-edge science feel within reach. The partnership is transforming how students see their future in STEM.
The National Science Foundation is pouring $108 million into six cutting-edge research centers that could revolutionize everything from cancer detection to drug delivery. These materials science powerhouses will train over 460 students and early-career researchers while pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
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.
NASA's final space shuttle will stand in launch position at the California Science Center starting November 13, complete with boosters and a ride up the gantry. After 14 years on display horizontally, Endeavour is getting the showcase it deserves.
New transmission lines will carry clean offshore wind energy across California for less than the cost of a candy bar per person annually. The Schatz Energy Research Center found the infrastructure upgrade costs ratepayers just $1.68 each year while helping replace fossil fuels statewide.
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