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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.
More than 50 countries gathered in Colombia for the first global summit dedicated to ending fossil fuel use, launching a science panel to guide the transition to clean energy. The landmark meeting gives climate scientists a platform to make bold recommendations without oil-producing nations blocking progress.
A Bronx earth science teacher who once worked in cosmetics is transforming how students learn by tackling flooding and air quality issues right outside their school doors. Carolina Castro-Skehan just won a national teaching award for her sustainability projects that turn neighborhood challenges into powerful lessons.
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.
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab just launched an AI system that will dramatically speed up breakthroughs in energy, medicine, and materials science. The tool analyzes data from powerful microscopes in minutes instead of weeks.
The National Science Foundation just relaunched a program that's already helped startups raise $36 billion, and this time they're adding $40 million specifically for breakthrough scientific instruments. America's small businesses are about to get a major boost in turning lab discoveries into world-changing products.
After years without a science fair, Navajo Pine High School students showcased 18 innovative projects exploring everything from natural disinfectants to oil spill cleanup. Top winners earned an all-expenses-paid trip to the nation's largest Indigenous STEM competition.
South Korea climbed to 7th place among 30 developed nations for science and technology innovation, closing the gap with global leaders. The country's investment in research shows how steady commitment to science is paying off.
The Humana Foundation just pledged $5 million to help prevent veteran suicide as part of a bold national effort to save 15,000 lives by 2032. The Louisville-based foundation is expanding its commitment to mental health support for those who served our country.
Stockholm transforms into a celebration of scientific discovery each December, with millions tuning in to honor breakthroughs in quantum computing, climate tech, and medicine. The week-long festival proves that science can still captivate entire societies when we choose to celebrate it.
The National Science Foundation just invested $20 million in five new teams designing quantum technologies that could revolutionize everything from medical sensors to secure communications. These projects bring together researchers from 20 states, major tech companies, and federal labs to make cutting-edge quantum tools accessible to scientists nationwide.
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.
Two major foundations just awarded nearly $4 million to UC San Diego researchers exploring breakthrough ideas in medicine, climate science, and tech. The funding arrives as a lifeline during uncertain times for scientific research.
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.
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.
Victoria Amari overcame working full-time, being first in her family to attend college, and a rare cancer diagnosis to win one of America's most prestigious graduate research awards. Her journey from nearly dropping out to earning the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship shows what's possible with determination and professors who believe in their students.
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.
Leaders from across Africa are calling for urgent collaboration to transform the continent from technology consumers into producers of homegrown solutions. The movement launched at Eswatini's National Science Month 2026, where ministers emphasized action over talk.
A UC Merced undergraduate studying air pollution just became the university's first-ever winner of the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. His research into air quality was inspired by watching Delhi's smog crisis affect daily life.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
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