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Texas Students Send Science Experiments to Space
Innovation•May 13

Texas Students Send Science Experiments to Space

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.

Google: scientific discovery•2 min read
Pennsylvania Kids Design Dream Science Experiments in Art Contest
Acts of Kindness•May 2

Pennsylvania Kids Design Dream Science Experiments in Art Contest

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.

Google: scientific discovery•2 min read
Farmingdale's 7th Annual STEAM Night Draws Hundreds
Innovation•Apr 18

Farmingdale's 7th Annual STEAM Night Draws Hundreds

Hundreds of students and families gathered at Farmingdale High School for an evening of hands-on science experiments and discovery. The annual event turned complex concepts into playful learning experiences that sparked curiosity across generations.

Google: scientific discovery•2 min read
SpaceX Rocket Delivers 5 Tons of Supplies to Space Station
Innovation•Apr 11

SpaceX Rocket Delivers 5 Tons of Supplies to Space Station

A SpaceX Falcon 9 successfully launched the Cygnus cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station, carrying a full load of science experiments, crew supplies, and equipment. The mission showcases how space companies are working together to keep critical research flowing 250 miles above Earth.

SpaceNews•2 min read
900 Calgary Students Show Off Science Fair Projects
Innovation•Apr 10

900 Calgary Students Show Off Science Fair Projects

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.

Google: scientific discovery•2 min read
YouTuber Grows Vegetables in 10% Fast Food Soil
Solutions•Apr 8

YouTuber Grows Vegetables in 10% Fast Food Soil

A curious YouTuber wondered if fast food contains enough nutrients to grow vegetables. After turning McDonald's, Taco Bell, and KFC into soil, he discovered the surprising answer.

Upworthy•2 min read
Kansas Students Pitch Ideas Shark Tank-Style at 64th R&D Forum
Innovation•Mar 21

Kansas Students Pitch Ideas Shark Tank-Style at 64th R&D Forum

Shawnee Mission School District is celebrating 64 years of student innovation with free showcases and a Shark Tank-style pitch competition for prize money. The April event brings together science experiments, art projects, and entrepreneurial thinking from students across Kansas's third-largest school district.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
Mars Rover Gets GPS-Like Tech to Navigate Without Earth
Innovation•Feb 23

Mars Rover Gets GPS-Like Tech to Navigate Without Earth

NASA's Perseverance rover can now figure out exactly where it is on Mars without waiting a full day for help from Earth. The breakthrough means the rover can explore much more terrain and conduct more science experiments.

Space.com•3 min read
Random Science Experiments Beat Careful Planning, Study Finds
Innovation•Feb 20

Random Science Experiments Beat Careful Planning, Study Finds

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.

Phys.org - Technology•2 min read
Boston Lab Lets AI Run Real Science Experiments 24/7
Innovation•Feb 11

Boston Lab Lets AI Run Real Science Experiments 24/7

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.

Google: scientific discovery•2 min read
Pasadena Students Lead Hands-On STEM Fair for Peers
Innovation•Feb 4

Pasadena Students Lead Hands-On STEM Fair for Peers

Students at Fusion Academy Pasadena took center stage at their annual STEM fair, leading interactive activities and showcasing projects they built throughout the year. The event transformed young learners into confident teachers, sharing their passion for robotics, science experiments, and engineering with families and friends.

Google News - School Innovation•2 min read
NASA Sending 3 New Moon Experiments to Study Radiation & Heat
Innovation•Jan 22

NASA Sending 3 New Moon Experiments to Study Radiation & Heat

NASA just selected three groundbreaking science experiments headed to the moon by 2028, marking a major step forward in understanding our lunar neighbor. These missions will help protect future astronauts and unlock mysteries about the moon's past.

Phys.org•3 min read