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Art-Science Partnerships Gain Recognition as Trust Tool
InnovationJan 20

Art-Science Partnerships Gain Recognition as Trust Tool

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.

Nature News2 min read
New Science Series Shows Climate Research in Action
InnovationMar 18

New Science Series Shows Climate Research in Action

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.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
Texas Cities Can Actually Change How Storms Form
Planet WinsMay 26

Texas Cities Can Actually Change How Storms Form

University researchers discovered that Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston don't just experience weather—they actively shape it. After studying over 40,000 storms, scientists found urban areas influence where storms form and how powerful they become. ##

Google News - Researchers Find2 min read
900 Calgary Students Show Off Science Fair Projects
InnovationApr 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 discovery2 min read
NASA Invites You to Help With Real Space Science From Home
InnovationApr 30

NASA Invites You to Help With Real Space Science From Home

You don't need a spacesuit to contribute to human space exploration. NASA's citizen science projects let anyone with internet access help make space travel safer, from tracking solar storms to testing space crops.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Hong Kong Hosts Top Science Prize for 4th Straight Year
Global NewsAug 13

Hong Kong Hosts Top Science Prize for 4th Straight Year

Three Chinese scientists won major awards for breakthrough research as Hong Kong cements its role as Asia's science hub. The Future Science Prize, China's first privately funded research award, chose the city for its fourth consecutive year.

Google News - Innovation Technology2 min read
New Space Mission to Predict Solar Storms Before They Hit
Global NewsMay 19

New Space Mission to Predict Solar Storms Before They Hit

A groundbreaking satellite just launched to capture the first-ever images of Earth's invisible magnetic shield, helping scientists predict dangerous solar storms before they knock out power grids and communications. After more than a decade of international teamwork, SMILE will show us what protects our planet from space weather.

SpaceNews3 min read
Africa Gets $42M Boost for Science Innovation Through 2034
InnovationFeb 16

Africa Gets $42M Boost for Science Innovation Through 2034

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.

Google News - Africa Innovation3 min read
Lost Photo of Astronomer Who Named Biggest Solar Storm Found
Global NewsFeb 13

Lost Photo of Astronomer Who Named Biggest Solar Storm Found

An archivist just discovered the only known photograph of Richard Carrington, the astronomer who witnessed the most powerful solar storm ever recorded in 1859. After 150 years of searching, the portrait turned up on eBay.

Google News - Science3 min read
Professor Cuts Publications In Half For Better Science
InnovationJan 19

Professor Cuts Publications In Half For Better Science

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.

Nature News2 min read
Mars Discovery Changes What We Know About Solar Storms
InnovationMay 30

Mars Discovery Changes What We Know About Solar Storms

NASA scientists discovered an "impossible" phenomenon squeezing Mars' atmosphere during a 2023 solar storm. The find could protect future astronauts and missions to the Red Planet.

Live Science2 min read
Cambridge Science Park Plans 20,000 Jobs in £3bn Expansion
SolutionsMay 18

Cambridge Science Park Plans 20,000 Jobs in £3bn Expansion

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.

Google News - Jobs Created2 min read
Tree Rings Reveal 825-Year-Old Solar Storm Secret
Planet WinsMay 23

Tree Rings Reveal 825-Year-Old Solar Storm Secret

Scientists discovered evidence of a powerful solar storm from 1204 CE hidden in ancient tree rings, confirmed by a Japanese poet's diary entry about mysterious red lights. The find reveals our sun was far more active 825 years ago than researchers previously thought.

Space.com2 min read
China Invests in Homegrown Science Journals Over Western Fees
SolutionsMar 2

China Invests in Homegrown Science Journals Over Western Fees

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.

South China Morning Post2 min read
NASA Predicts Solar Storm to Within 30 Minutes
InnovationAug 5

NASA Predicts Solar Storm to Within 30 Minutes

Scientists using NASA's new PUNCH mission forecasted a solar storm's arrival time 10 times more accurately than current methods, getting within 30 minutes of the actual impact. The breakthrough could revolutionize how we protect power grids, satellites, and astronauts from dangerous space weather.

NASA3 min read
Scientists Plan Artificial Eclipses to Predict Solar Storms
VideosJan 26

Scientists Plan Artificial Eclipses to Predict Solar Storms

A UK-led space mission aims to create total solar eclipses on demand, giving scientists an unprecedented view of the sun's atmosphere to better forecast damaging solar storms. The innovation could protect our tech-dependent world from billion-dollar disruptions.

Phys.org3 min read
Scientists Can Now Predict Solar Storms 7 Years Early
InnovationJul 22

Scientists Can Now Predict Solar Storms 7 Years Early

A breakthrough forecasting method could give us seven years' warning before the next major solar storm cycle hits. Scientists discovered the Sun's extreme weather switches off suddenly at a specific point, offering a clear prediction window.

Science Daily3 min read
U.S. Invests $100M to Unlock AI-Powered Science Discoveries
InnovationJul 23

U.S. Invests $100M to Unlock AI-Powered Science Discoveries

The National Science Foundation just launched a $100 million program to transform existing scientific datasets into AI-ready tools that could accelerate breakthroughs across research fields. Instead of collecting new data, scientists will unlock hidden insights from decades of valuable research already sitting in databases.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
High-Tech Research Ship Makes Ocean Science Accessible
InnovationJan 26

High-Tech Research Ship Makes Ocean Science Accessible

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.

Phys.org2 min read
Florida Science Center Hosts Cocktail Chemistry Fundraiser
InnovationMar 31

Florida Science Center Hosts Cocktail Chemistry Fundraiser

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.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read

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