The National Science Board, which guides a key federal agency that funds research, was abruptly cleared of its members by a recent government decision. This move happened without clear justification and followed major budget cuts to the agency that has been a backbone of American innovation for deca
Scientists studied how Mimosa leaves fold up when touched. They copied this trick to build a special sponge. This sponge can soak up oil from water all by itself, then clean up and be ready to use again without extra help. The sponge is made from chitosan, a natural material from shellfish. This ba
Fourth-graders in one town now have special books and activities to explore the nature around them. A local group bought these new science books using money from a foundation. The books highlight plants and animals found right in the students’ neighborhoods. The project started when a child on a fi
A new hands-on science exhibit just opened at the Flint Children’s Museum, turning playtime into learning time. Called Forces at Play, it cost $30, 000 to build, paid for by three local groups. The goal isn’t just to entertain kids but to get them curious about how forces like magnetism and air pres
Bryson DeChambeau isn’t your typical pro golfer. Most players rely on instinct and muscle memory, but DeChambeau treats golf like a lab experiment. His long drives and one-length clubs aren’t just showy—they come from years of studying physics. He’s turned himself into a walking science project on t
Japan just made a big jump in silicone production. Scientists wrapped iron particles in a thin layer of silicone resin. That tiny shield lets the iron work as a catalyst without breaking down in air. Before this, iron catalysts lost power after just half an hour of exposure. Now they stay strong for
When we look in the mirror, we instantly know it’s our face staring back. But why does that happen? Research suggests it isn’t just about what we see—it’s also about what our heart is doing. Studies tested how people reacted to their own face versus a stranger’s face while performing two different t
Charley Hull, the sixth‑ranked English golfer, is famous not only for her driving power but also for her love of learning. Before the Kroger Queen City Championship in Ohio, she spoke to reporters about how her fascination with science, history and geography shapes the way she plays. Hull says
Brandon Patterson, a 41-year-old man paralyzed from the chest down after a car crash, is testing something futuristic: a brain-computer interface. Unlike most tech that tracks movement signals, his setup implants electrodes in a part of his brain linked to decision-making. Researchers hope this appr
The latest state test results show that one district in New York reached a 92% proficiency rate among its students on the science exam for the 2024‑2025 year. That district, located in Westchester County, tops the state list. More than 34 other districts earned an 80% or higher score on the same
