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The University of Texas is throwing a massive two-week science party with over 40 free events, including the nation's largest STEM Girl Day where 10,000 children will explore hands-on science activities. From citizen scientist training to neuroscience talks about social media's impact on our brains, this festival proves learning can be exciting for all ages.
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.
First Lady Melania Trump announced that eight more Ukrainian children have returned home to their families, marking the third successful reunification she's helped coordinate between Russia and Ukraine. Since October, 23 displaced children have been reunited with loved ones through her diplomatic efforts.
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.
South Korean actor Han Ji-min donated 50 million won (approximately $37,000) to help children facing hunger and poverty worldwide. She's been showing up for street fundraisers every Children's Day since 2007.
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.
Four decades of courage and science have transformed HIV from a death sentence into a manageable condition, saving millions of children's lives. Now, a global meeting at the UN will decide whether this hard-won progress continues or stalls.
A stunning new science museum in China looks like a floating silver cloud and was designed to teach children how to ask questions, not just find answers. The 500,000-square-foot building sits beside wetlands and creates free public spaces underneath its cantilevered structure.
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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.
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.
A new science centre is coming to Thiruvananthapuram, India, designed to ignite scientific curiosity in children and create a collaborative space for researchers. The inclusive facility will feature labs, a digital studio, and even dormitories for visiting scientists.
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Archaeologists in east London discovered a trove of 500-year-old children's artifacts, including a reusable slate still covered in Victorian-era scribbles and colorful marbles lost during playtime. The finds offer a rare window into the lives of impoverished children who attended a free school established in 1536.
Three sisters turned their love of childhood reading into a foundation that's teaching 8,000 children across India that books mean joy, not pressure. In classrooms that once had no libraries, children now beg for story time.
Henkel South Africa brought its global STEM program back for a second year, giving 35 young learners from Children of Promise a day of hands-on experiments from baking soda volcanoes to slime-making. The initiative has now reached 115,000 children worldwide and aims to become an annual tradition in South Africa.
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 have identified three distinct types of ADHD using brain scans, including a more severe form that could help explain why some kids struggle more than others. This breakthrough could transform how doctors diagnose and treat millions of children.
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.
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