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Three elite high schools have earned their spots in Ghana's 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz finale, with one chasing history, another seeking redemption, and a third making their debut. The September 10 showdown promises an unforgettable battle of young minds.
Aggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion Senior High School fought off fierce competition to win their regional qualifier and earn a spot at Ghana's premier academic championship. The Cape Coast school's 51-point victory sends them to face the nation's brightest students.
Edinaman Senior High School dominated the Central Regional qualifiers for Ghana's National Science and Maths Quiz, scoring 71 points—the highest opening day score in the region. The victory sends the school to the 2026 national championship alongside other top competitors.
An all-girls school in Ghana just secured their place in the National Science and Maths Quiz finals after a nail-biting three-point victory. The competition showcases young women excelling in STEM across the country.
South Africa just expanded its week-long science celebration into an entire month, bringing cutting-edge research and innovation to every corner of the nation. The new National Science Month proves that groundbreaking discoveries belong to everyone, not just lab coats and textbooks.
South Africa kicks off a month-long celebration this July to inspire scientific literacy and innovation across the nation. The initiative highlights the country's rising global research impact and aims to spark the next generation of innovators.
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.
After a year of disappointment, St. Louis Senior High School fought back from an early deficit to clinch their spot at Ghana's 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz championship. The Kumasi school's 53-point victory marks their return to the country's most prestigious academic competition.
The United Arab Emirates has announced a new national initiative to accelerate advanced science and technology development. Details about the program's scope and timeline remain limited.
An all-girls school in Ghana just earned its place at the national science championship for the third year running, proving their comeback story keeps getting stronger. Mfantsiman Girls' Senior High School dominated their regional qualifier with 61 points, nearly doubling their closest competitor's score.
The United Arab Emirates just unveiled a sweeping new initiative to connect education, research, and talent development directly to its most strategic industries. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan established the National Program for Advanced Sciences and Technologies to build the country's scientific future from the ground up.
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.
Three Nigerian secondary schools took home cutting-edge laboratory equipment and laptops after winning a nationwide science competition designed to prepare the next generation of oil and gas professionals. The annual event has now sparked interest in STEM careers for nine straight years.
National Geographic just dropped a stunning 2-hour documentary showcasing America's most beloved national parks in celebration of National Parks Week. The mega episode takes viewers through five iconic parks, from the Grand Canyon to Yellowstone.
A high school science team in Ghana just dominated their regional competition with a commanding performance that earned them a spot at the national championship. Fijai Senior High School's win shows the incredible academic talent emerging from Ghana's Western Region.
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.
Holy Child School clinched their spot at Ghana's 2026 National Science and Maths Quiz after winning a nail-biting tiebreaker question. The all-girls school from Elmina ended a two-year absence from the country's most prestigious academic competition.
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.
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.
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