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Baltimore's oldest Inner Harbor attraction is celebrating its golden anniversary with 1976 ticket prices—just $1 for kids and $2.50 for adults. The Maryland Science Center has welcomed over 15 million curious minds since opening its doors half a century ago.
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.
A new data center designed to supercharge scientific discovery with artificial intelligence just broke ground in Newport News, Virginia. The facility will help researchers across America analyze data faster and make breakthroughs that were impossible before.
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.
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.
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.
The nation's first all-girls STEM certified school just broke ground on a 12,000-square-foot innovation center that will give young women cutting-edge tools to pursue careers in science and technology. A $2 million donation from a proud husband honoring his late physician wife is making the dream possible.
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls just opened its new Science and Technology Innovation Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. After years of planning and construction, students walked into their first classes this week in a building designed to last a century.
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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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.
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.
When fourth through eighth graders took the expert's seat at a NASA-backed symposium in Portland, they didn't just present research—they led the conversation. The March event flipped traditional science hierarchy, putting kids at the center table while professional scientists sat behind them.
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.
Ethiopia is teaming up with The World Academy of Sciences to supercharge its research ecosystem and train the next generation of African scientists. The partnership will focus on health, climate science, and digital technology while connecting Ethiopian researchers to global scientific networks.
Europe's oldest science park is tripling in size, bringing 20,000 new jobs and £3 billion in annual economic output to Cambridge. The redevelopment will open green spaces, outdoor science exhibits, and educational facilities to families across the region.
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.
A long-delayed mental health crisis center in Cuyahoga County is moving forward after officials reached a major funding agreement. The facility will provide a dedicated walk-in center for 20,000 annual behavioral health emergencies currently overwhelming local ERs.
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.
Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are bringing optimistic science fiction back to the big screen with their adaptation of Andy Weir's beloved novel. The film premieres March 20, showing how science can solve humanity's biggest problems.
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