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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.
Mae Jemison, who made history in 1992 as the first woman of color to reach space, is calling for a new era of space exploration that includes everyone, not just billionaires. She believes expanding access and including social sciences could transform how we explore the cosmos.
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 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.
Nearly 500,000 people got hands-on access to cutting-edge research labs and major scientific facilities across China during a massive public science event. Top scientists made complex discoveries accessible to everyday citizens during the weekend celebration.
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.
A new science centre is coming to Thiruvananthapuram, India, designed to ignite scientific curiosity in children and create a collaborative space for researchers. The inclusive facility will feature labs, a digital studio, and even dormitories for visiting scientists.
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.
Scientists worldwide will gain access to China's most advanced research facilities in 2026, including the world's largest radio telescope. The move signals a major step toward breaking down barriers in international scientific cooperation.
Windhoek just launched a community science center that will give thousands of young people hands-on access to technology, labs, and skills training they've never had before. In a country where only 25% of youth reach higher education, this hub could change everything.
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.
Europe's oldest science park is set to triple in size, creating 20,000 new jobs while opening its doors wider to the public. The £3 billion project promises to transform Cambridge's innovation hub into a space where cutting-edge research meets community access.
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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.
The Gambia just took a major leap toward making its research accessible to the world. A four-day national symposium is bringing together scientists, educators, and policymakers to build systems that put Gambian knowledge on the global map.
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 across Africa will soon have better access to research and data through a groundbreaking partnership between the African Union, South Africa, Brazil, and China. The collaboration aims to break down barriers that have kept vital scientific knowledge out of reach for researchers in developing nations.
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.
You don't need a spacesuit to contribute to human space exploration. NASA's citizen science projects let anyone with internet access help make space travel safer, from tracking solar storms to testing space crops.
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.
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday to keep mifepristone, used in most medication abortions, available by mail and telehealth while legal challenges continue. The decision ensures women can access the FDA-approved drug without in-person doctor visits through at least 2027.
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