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Thousands of drivers across Southeast England are joining a citizen science project that counts bug splats on car plates to help scientists understand and protect insect populations. The simple survey method has already revealed crucial data that's now expanding internationally.
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.
Scientists just discovered that insects have been mimicking flowering plants for 99 million years—more than double what we previously thought. A tiny moth lacewing preserved in amber reveals nature's oldest masterclass in camouflage.
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.
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.
Two brothers in Bangkok just launched a private insect museum to help city dwellers reconnect with the tiny creatures that keep our world alive. Their hands-on workshops turn everyday nature encounters into real scientific discoveries.
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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.
Meet the froghopper, a tiny Amazon insect that creates a protective bubble home from sap, air, and its own waste. Once it grows up, it becomes one of nature's most incredible athletes, jumping nearly 100 times its own body length.
A fossil mistaken for a baby shrimp for nearly 40 years turned out to be an entirely new species of ancient insect with 24 paddle-like legs. The discovery helps solve one of biology's biggest puzzles about how insects first moved from water to land.
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.
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.
New research reveals Earth hosts 20 million insect species—triple previous estimates—using innovative tracking methods borrowed from disease epidemiology. We've only discovered 1.5 million so far, meaning countless tiny wonders remain hidden in forests worldwide.
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.
Scientists just discovered insect larvae thriving at crushing depths in Lake Malawi where no insects should survive. Their secret? Specially reinforced air sacs that resist extreme underwater pressure.
Scientists in Kenya are using crickets, mealworms, and other insects to create jobs, fight hunger, and lift nearly a million people out of poverty. Eight beneficial insects are reshaping Africa's food system in surprising ways.
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