Art-Science Partnerships Gain Recognition as Trust Tool
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.
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45-Year-Old Paper Still Guides Science of Cooperation
A groundbreaking 1981 study explaining why humans help each other continues to shape research today, offering insights into everything from animal behavior to human communities. Scientists celebrate how this work solved one of evolution's biggest puzzles.
Scientists Track Death Cap Mushroom Evolution in Real Time
Researchers are watching one of nature's deadliest mushrooms rapidly evolve in California, revealing how species adapt to new homes. The discovery gives scientists a rare window into evolution happening right now.
Ithaca Celebrates 20 Years of Darwin Days Science Festival
For two decades, Ithaca's Darwin Days has brought thousands together to celebrate scientific discovery through hands-on exhibits, family activities, and community learning. This year's 20th anniversary drew residents of all ages to explore evolution through a special mollusk exhibition and interactive fossil labs.
Vanderbilt Professor: Evolution Can Solve Today's Problems
A new book argues we're missing huge opportunities by ignoring evolution's lessons for modern challenges. Understanding natural selection could revolutionize everything from medicine to decision-making.
New Science Series Shows Climate Research in Action
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.
Ancient Fossils Rewrite 150 Years of Evolution Science
Scientists just discovered that the first animals to walk on land didn't transform like tadpoles into frogs, overturning a century and a half of what we thought we knew. Tiny 310-million-year-old fossils are rewriting the story of how life left the ocean.
900 Calgary Students Show Off Science Fair Projects
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.
Milkweed's 'Mind-Blowing' Evolution Could Save Monarchs
Cornell researchers discovered milkweed plants have evolved a brilliant new defense mechanism that could revolutionize monarch butterfly conservation efforts. The findings reveal nature's surprising innovation in one of evolution's oldest battles.
Biologist Finds Evolution Clock in 'Junk' DNA
Victoria Foe discovered that the DNA scientists dismissed as "junk" may actually be a crucial timing device that makes complex life possible. Her decades-long quest, fueled by personal loss and scientific curiosity, is rewriting what we know about evolution.
2-Pound Dinosaur Rewrites Evolution Story in Patagonia
A nearly complete 90-million-year-old skeleton from Argentina is solving one of paleontology's strangest puzzles. The tiny dinosaur proves these odd creatures shrank before they specialized, flipping evolution theories on their head.
Africa Gets $42M Boost for Science Innovation Through 2034
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.
Human Evolution Sped Up Over Past 10,000 Years
The largest study of ancient human DNA reveals that human evolution has dramatically accelerated since farming began, reshaping everything from disease resistance to physical appearance. Scientists found nearly 500 gene variants that changed through natural selection as our ancestors adapted to revolutionary lifestyle changes.
Professor Cuts Publications In Half For Better 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.
500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Rewrites Evolution Story
A forgotten museum fossil sat in storage for 64 years before revealing secrets about a mysterious gap in Earth's animal evolution. Scientists now believe an entire era of ancient life was simply waiting to be rediscovered.
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Cambridge Science Park Plans 20,000 Jobs in £3bn Expansion
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.
Morocco Fossils Rewrite 800,000-Year Human Evolution Story
Scientists discovered ancient human ancestor fossils in Morocco dating back 800,000 years, revealing that North Africa played a central role in human evolution. The findings are transforming our understanding of how early humans lived, worked, and mourned their dead.
China Invests in Homegrown Science Journals Over Western Fees
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 Finally Solve Mystery of Human Hand Evolution
New fossil discoveries reveal how our uniquely powerful thumbs helped make us human. The evolution of our hands may be just as important as our big brains in shaping who we became.
500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Fills Evolution Gap
A forgotten fossil in the Smithsonian's collection just revealed a missing chapter in animal evolution. Scientists rediscovered a thumb-sized creature that bridges a mysterious 12-million-year gap in Earth's history.
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