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Scientists worldwide can now capture their research in action for a chance to win £500 and see their work featured in Nature magazine. The amateur photography competition celebrates the real, behind-the-scenes moments that make science happen.
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.
NASA satellites captured a stunning natural phenomenon where winds created perfect spiraling clouds behind a volcanic island. The cosmic dance happens only when conditions are just right.
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.
Millions of people across Spain are tuning into live webcams to watch Iberian lynx, peregrine falcons, and storks in their natural habitats. What started as a scientific tool has become a beloved form of digital leisure, connecting people with nature without leaving home.
A groundbreaking 1976 paper proved that the messy, unpredictable patterns in nature follow beautifully simple mathematical rules. Half a century later, Robert May's chaos theory work continues inspiring everything from literature to financial systems.
A groundbreaking study of 38,000 people across 75 countries reveals that feeling emotionally bonded with nature consistently improves well-being, regardless of wealth or culture. The research shows this connection works everywhere from Nigeria to Japan.
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.
Musical ecologist Louis VI says humans are hardwired to understand nature's sounds, but modern life has drowned them out. In a new TED talk, he performs an original song synced with actual bird calls to help us hear the "ancient evolutionary wiring" we've forgotten.
The British monarch tells global leaders that science holds the key to solving Earth's triple crisis of biodiversity loss, climate change, and pollution. A landmark report approved this week gives businesses worldwide a roadmap to work with nature instead of against it.
Scientists in Peru discovered five spider cousins glowing like tiny neon signs in the rainforest, each species showing off its own unique pattern. The glowing backs might be nature's way of helping these creatures find the right mate in the dark.
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.
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 single doctor's letter in 1968 sparked decades of fear about MSG, but modern science proves it's completely safe. This natural flavor enhancer was unfairly blamed for "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" that never actually existed.
In Ecuador, where nature has legal rights, local residents turned "paraecologists" are using science to protect endangered ecosystems from copper mining. Their evidence is winning in court.
Instead of reaching for chemical sprays, these common houseplants naturally absorb odors and clean bathroom air while thriving in humidity. From peace lilies to spider plants, science-backed greenery is transforming bathrooms into fresher, healthier spaces.
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.
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.
The legendary British naturalist celebrates his 100th birthday on May 8, marking seven decades of bringing the wonders of the natural world into our homes. His documentaries have shaped how billions of people understand and protect our planet.
A Harvard study analyzing 10,000 years of human DNA reveals that red hair isn't a genetic fluke. Nature has been actively selecting for it, especially since humans started farming.
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