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Scientists who randomly choose experiments may develop better theories than those who carefully plan each test. A new computer model challenges what we've always believed about the scientific method.
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.
Nearly 1,000 Texas students designed NASA-style mission patches while their classmates prepared real experiments for launch into orbit. Two Plano ISD winners will represent their district as student science heads to the International Space Station.
HNL Lab Medicine is asking young students to imagine their greatest scientific discovery through art. The contest invites kids to fill test tube racks with colorful experiments that could cure the common cold or invent something entirely new.
A young programmer at Los Alamos helped discover why some complex systems can't be predicted the way scientists once thought. That 1955 breakthrough created an entirely new field that helps us understand everything from weather to fusion energy today.
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 new AI assistant named Dasheng can break down complex research tasks and run scientific experiments independently, just from simple instructions. The breakthrough from Shanghai's AI for Science Academy could speed up discoveries in everything from climate science to lifesaving drugs.
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 Boston facility just opened where AI doesn't just analyze data but actually runs chemistry experiments on its own, learning from each result to design the next test. This could speed up discoveries in medicine and materials that normally take decades.
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.
LEGO Education just released four new science kits designed to turn living rooms into launch pads and Arctic camps. The sets combine hands-on experiments with beloved building bricks to make STEM learning feel like pure play.
South Korea is launching a new program that brings researchers into museums, galleries, and hobby clubs to make science part of everyday cultural experiences. The goal is to help people learn useful scientific knowledge while enjoying art, music, and other activities they already love.
One hundred and seventy Montana students packed a school gym to share experiments on everything from hawk migration to conducting electricity through sand. The annual Flathead County Science Fair proved young scientists are asking questions adults never thought to explore.
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.
A curious sixth grader used the scientific method to settle a question every cat owner has secretly wondered about. His clever experiment with non-toxic lipstick put minds (and countertops) at ease.
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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