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David Rush, who holds over 350 Guinness World Records, appeared on the hit kids' podcast "Two Whats?! and a Wow!" to share his inspiring journey and challenge young listeners to break records themselves. The Boise dad started his record-breaking career to get kids excited about STEM.
Over 500 students explored career pathways at a new pharmaceutical innovation lab in Connecticut. The hands-on learning center connects classroom science to real-world medicine development.
Robbinsville High School's Rocketry and Aerospace Club is hosting a free STEM Innovation Night on May 29th, featuring NASA engineers and an exciting student pitch contest. The student-led event aims to inspire younger kids and make aerospace careers more accessible in their community.
Four MIT students who attended a free middle school STEM program are now running it, creating a powerful cycle of inspiration. This summer, they'll welcome 80 Boston-area students to the same transformative experience that shaped their futures.
Wales has more people registered as potential stem cell donors than any other UK nation, with nearly 4% of eligible residents signed up. Now a Cardiff man who beat cancer thanks to a stranger's donation is running marathons to inspire even more people to join the register.
A Jacksonville man will meet the German stranger whose stem cell donation saved his life, exactly three years after his transplant. The emotional reunion will happen on stage at a blues festival to inspire others to join donor registries.
Auburn University senior Joseph Rusk just won $75,000 to make learning robotics and electronics feel less like rocket science for students. His BreadBoard Company creates hands-on STEM kits that use Lego-style instructions and video tutorials to turn intimidation into inspiration.
A new fund is offering up to $250,000 per year to nonprofits bringing quality STEM education to under-resourced schools. The Education Opportunity Fund prioritizes programs that prove real impact and can grow beyond their initial communities.
A new stem cell research center at a public hospital in Hyderabad aims to make cutting-edge regenerative therapy affordable for everyday patients. The facility will manufacture clinical-grade stem cells for trials targeting liver failure and other life-threatening conditions.
Indian filmmaker Swati Thiyagarajan shares how meeting her childhood hero David Attenborough twice revealed a man as humble as he is legendary. His life's work continues inspiring conservationists worldwide as he approaches his 100th birthday.
A world-class STEM university designed by star architect Bjarke Ingels will open in Bentonville, Arkansas by 2029. The Walton family is transforming their small hometown into an education and innovation hub.
Rising champion Jannik Sinner praised tennis great Novak Djokovic's professionalism ahead of their Australian Open semifinal. The 24-year-old's words highlight how sports legends inspire the next generation.
A nonprofit in Harlem combines figure skating with STEM education, helping girls of color break into a predominantly white sport while boosting their academic skills. After nearly three decades, the program has proven that skating builds more than athletic ability.
Researchers at the University of Oslo have found a way to halt cancer stem cells in acute myeloid leukemia by targeting a molecule previously thought to worsen the disease. The breakthrough could lead to personalized treatments that stop cancer before it spreads.
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.
Femi Babs has built a career making millions laugh while delivering messages of purpose and hope. The popular content creator reveals how he balances comedy with his calling to inspire positive change across Nigeria.
Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin voices himself in a new episode of Disney Junior's "Hey A.J.!" to inspire kids to dream big. The episode teaches young viewers that astronauts were once kids with dreams just like them.
New research reveals that cardboard boxes, buttons, and fabric scraps outperform pricey STEM toys in developing critical thinking skills in preschoolers. The study found children played longer and engaged in more scientific reasoning with simple household items than with specialized educational products.
Japanese researchers discovered two types of stem cells that naturally build tooth roots and anchoring bone, unlocking the cellular blueprint for regrowing actual teeth. This breakthrough could end our reliance on dentures and implants forever.
Japan just approved the first commercially available stem cell treatments for Parkinson's disease and heart failure, bringing hope to millions worldwide. Patients could receive these groundbreaking therapies as early as this summer.
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