People look to science or religion for answers, but do these views steer how we act and feel? A study asked 301 adults in the United States to share how much they trust science or faith. The researchers then examined links between those beliefs and everyday behaviors that help people cope, stay heal
The original “Twilight Zone” series, running from 1959 to 1964, used sci‑fi and horror tricks to talk about deep social issues. Critics still love its sharp writing and surprise twists, showing that human mistakes keep repeating no matter the setting. Even after a 1983 movie and later TV revivals, t
The fair in Boulder Valley brought together middle and high school students from 15 schools to showcase their own research. Amika Begin, a junior at Nederland Middle/Senior High, studied how social media helps college athletes earn money. She tested whether likes and comments or the sheer numb
A lively science competition finished Saturday night, with Lubbock High School’s team taking the top spot in a regional contest held at AmTech Career Academy. The event, backed by PanTeXas Deterrance, LLC. , ran until about 6:30 p. m. and featured challenging questions that match college‑level diffi
Students from all over Berks County are gathering at Albright College on March 2 to set up their projects for the 74th Reading‑Berks Science and Engineering Fair. The event, which began in 1952, is the second‑oldest science fair in America and welcomes participants from grades six through twelve.
The past year has seen science and medicine tangled in a web of political decisions that leave many questions unanswered. Governments have cut funding for research, sending scientists and universities into a crisis of trust and resources. Key agencies that once guided public health have been r
The American Association for the Advancement of Science gathered in Phoenix from Feb. 12-14 to share research and ideas. When attendees entered, registration badges listed gender pronouns like they/them and xe/xem, sparking debate over their relevance to science. The opening ceremony mixed a N
Plano Library is set to host an interactive STEM workshop, brought to you by Aurora’s SciTech Museum. This event is all about exploring the science behind flight. Kids will get to design and test their own paper helicopters in a wind tunnel. It's a fun way to see how things fly and how they can be i
Danielle Jo White Yelito, a dedicated educator from Massachusetts, has earned a prestigious spot in the 2026 Educator Ambassador program with the Science Communication Lab. This initiative empowers teachers to bring real-world science and storytelling into their classrooms, making learning more enga
AI is making big waves in science. It's not just a tool for the future; it's helping solve real problems right now. For example, AI is being used to spot diseases like tuberculosis and diabetic retinopathy. It's also helping farmers grow better crops and predict floods. One big success story is Alp
