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Austin Independent School District is celebrating meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps between different student groups. The district reported gains in overall student achievement while narrowing disparities that have historically separated students by demographics. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
A seventh grader spent four years teaching himself nuclear physics and building a working fusion reactor at home. Aiden McMillan could become the youngest person ever to achieve nuclear fusion.
A California school district tackled falling math scores by uniting teachers around shared grading systems and weekly check-ins. The achievement gap between sixth and seventh grade is now closing.
More than 650 everyday citizens have become published scientific authors by volunteering with NASA projects, discovering everything from comets to exoplanets. Their contributions are now part of the permanent scientific record that will inform researchers for generations.
The US Department of Energy is transforming artificial intelligence into a national scientific tool, backed by federal investments in supercomputing and research labs. Undersecretary Darío Gil will discuss how America is building AI infrastructure to accelerate breakthroughs across all fields of science.
Google just unveiled Gemini for Science, a collection of AI tools designed to help researchers discover breakthrough science faster. More than 100 research institutions are already partnering with the tech giant to reshape how we unlock scientific knowledge.
Google just released a suite of AI tools that can generate research hypotheses, run thousands of experiments simultaneously, and analyze scientific literature in minutes instead of months. Scientists at over 100 institutions are already using them to tackle diseases and unlock breakthroughs.
A groundbreaking study of over 750 Nobel Prize and major discoveries reveals that new tools and methods, not just funding or theory, drive most scientific breakthroughs. The findings could help us predict and accelerate future discoveries across all fields of science.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi says artificial intelligence will revolutionize scientific research by accelerating discoveries and helping scientists ask better questions. The 2025 chemistry laureate shared his vision during an interview with China Media Group.
Siemens has partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy to modernize America's scientific infrastructure, using artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to help researchers turn discoveries into real-world solutions faster than ever before.
Researchers created a smarter way to identify game-changing scientific discoveries, from evolution to antibiotics. The tool could help funders invest in research that truly transforms our world.
A groundbreaking analysis of over 750 Nobel Prize-winning discoveries reveals that new tools and methods—not theories alone—drive scientific breakthroughs. From microscopes to AI, the research shows how instruments unlock what was previously invisible.
The United States and Japan are joining forces to accelerate scientific breakthroughs with artificial intelligence, committing $1 billion over five years. Japan becomes the first international partner in America's ambitious "Genesis Mission" project.
Seemay Chou is giving away $3.5 billion to fund groundbreaking scientific projects through her new nonprofit, Radial. The initiative aims to accelerate discoveries in biology and AI research that could transform medicine.
University of Oregon researchers found that increasing school time by 10% or more can significantly improve student achievement, especially in math. The findings come as districts nationwide debate four-day school weeks.
Siemens has partnered with the Department of Energy to help build AI-powered research infrastructure that could accelerate scientific discoveries from lab to real world. The Genesis Mission aims to connect America's national laboratories into one coordinated network supercharged by artificial intelligence.
Artificial intelligence is helping scientists collaborate faster and tackle complex research challenges without sacrificing openness. Major institutions are testing whether AI agents can replicate scientific processes to accelerate discoveries that benefit everyone.
A new company just secured major funding to build AI that doesn't just search for answers but actually creates new scientific discoveries. Unreasonable Labs wants to turn research that takes years into work that happens in weeks.
Four Santa Barbara County schools just earned California's Distinguished Schools honor, proving that dedicated educators can close achievement gaps while lifting all students. Out of 2,500 schools statewide, only 408 made the cut.
California lawmakers unveiled a bold new legislative package designed to close educational achievement gaps by holding the state accountable for supporting schools. A small-district superintendent helped show why current systems leave many schools struggling.
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