🔬 Science

Trump Administration's Science Funding Cuts: A Blow to Research
October 8 @ 8:15pm ET  
The Trump administration's funding cuts are severely impacting U.S. scientific research, halting critical projects. Universities and experts warn of long-term consequences to innovation and global leadership.
2025 Nobel Prize in Physics Honors Quantum Mechanics Breakthroughs
October 7 @ 12:17pm ET  
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for revealing quantum physics in action. Their work paves the way for advancements in quantum computing and cryptography.
NASA's MAGEQ Mission Takes Flight to Study Air Quality Across Mid-Atlantic
September 25 @ 10:01am ET  
NASA's MAGEQ mission, involving six aircraft and over 400 flight hours, studies air quality in the Mid-Atlantic with NOAA and university partners. This collaborative effort aims to quantify emissions and improve environmental policies.
Educators Explore Coding and Citizen Science in NASA Webinar Series
September 18 @ 10:02am ET  
Educators can join NASA's free webinar series on September 17 and 24 to learn coding and citizen science via EMERGE and GLOBE Mission Mosquito. This program equips teachers to engage students in real-world data collection.
Climate Experts Push for Global Ban on Solar Geoengineering Tests
September 16 @ 10:01pm ET  
Climate experts are urging a global ban on solar geoengineering tests that launch reflective particles to cool Earth. The risks of disrupting weather patterns and ecosystems fuel this critical debate.
Arctic Sea Ice Thinning: NASA's 2025 Insights Reveal Critical Trends
September 5 @ 10:01am ET  
NASA's 2025 data reveals Arctic sea ice at record lows, with winter coverage peaking at just 5.53 million square miles. This alarming trend, coupled with a surprising slowdown in melting, raises critical concerns for the future.
NASA's Heliophysics Ambassadors Ignite Classroom Curiosity in 2025
August 20 @ 4:01pm ET  
NASA's 'Sun at the Center' program, in collaboration with AAPT, has named eight new teacher ambassadors to promote heliophysics education. These educators trained in Boulder from July 14-17 to inspire students nationwide.
Virginia Teachers Dive into NASA's Hands-On STEM Training
August 6 @ 4:00am ET  
Virginia educators embraced NASA's hands-on STEM training on June 24-25, despite a heat wave. This initiative aims to inspire students by integrating real-world science into classrooms.
iNaturalist Fuels Ecology Research with Citizen Science Data
July 28 @ 12:16pm ET  
iNaturalist is revolutionizing ecology research with data from citizen scientists. Thousands of scientific papers now rely on its user-collected observations.
Biotech Visionary William J. Rutter Passes Away at 97
July 28 @ 8:16am ET  
William J. Rutter, biotech pioneer and co-founder of Chiron Corporation, died at 97 on July 11, 2025. His groundbreaking work advanced treatments for HIV, hepatitis B, and diabetes.
Pioneering Physicist Daniel Kleppner, GPS Innovator, Passes at 92
July 18 @ 6:20pm ET  
Daniel Kleppner, a pioneering physicist who advanced GPS through atomic clock technology, passed away at 92. His work also confirmed a rare state of matter theorized by Einstein, leaving a lasting legacy in science.
Alaskan Snow Science Breakthrough: Satellites and Local Insights Unite
July 15 @ 4:05pm ET  
Researchers are merging satellite data with Alaskan community insights to enhance snow science. This approach improves monitoring of snow water equivalent, crucial for water resources and disaster prevention.
Daniel Kleppner, Pioneer of Atomic Clock for GPS, Passes at 92
July 14 @ 8:15am ET  
Daniel Kleppner, a physicist who pioneered atomic clocks for GPS technology, passed away at 92 on June 16. His work also confirmed a rare state of matter predicted by Einstein, leaving a lasting legacy in science.
Trump's Science Budget Cuts Spark Alarm Among Researchers
July 10 @ 12:16pm ET  
President Trump's proposed science budget cuts could reduce research funding by one-third, per AAAS analysis. These cuts threaten breakthroughs and U.S. leadership in innovation.
AI's Impact on Science: ChatGPT's Role in Research Papers
July 2 @ 8:15pm ET  
Scientists have noted a rise in specific words in biomedical abstracts since ChatGPT's release, hinting at AI's role in research writing. This trend raises concerns about originality and ethics in scientific work.
Google DeepMind's AI Revolutionizes Hurricane Forecasting with NHC
June 12 @ 12:15pm ET  
Google DeepMind and the National Hurricane Center are testing a new AI model to enhance hurricane forecasting. This collaboration, alongside the WeatherLab platform, aims to improve predictions for the 2025 Atlantic season.
NASA Glenn Brings Space Science to Lake Erie Crushers Fans
June 12 @ 10:00am ET  
NASA Glenn Research Center inspired fans with science demos at a Lake Erie Crushers game on May 15. Interactive exhibits like virtual reality and wind tunnels showcased space exploration tech.
Genetic Genealogy Unmasks Mothers in Decades-Old Baby Abandonment Cases
June 3 @ 5:45pm ET  
Genetic genealogy is identifying mothers of abandoned deceased newborns, solving decades-old cases. This DNA technique brings justice but raises ethical questions about privacy.
Trump's Budget Cuts Drive Scientists to Seek Opportunities Abroad
June 3 @ 5:00pm ET  
Trump's budget cuts and immigration restrictions are pushing U.S. scientists to seek stability abroad. China and Europe offer better funding, risking a brain drain that could harm America's global scientific leadership.
Calgary Scientists Uncover Invisible 'Glow' in All Living Things
May 19 @ 8:06pm ET  
Researchers at the University of Calgary have discovered that all living things emit a faint, invisible light tied to metabolism. This 'glow', which fades upon death, could offer new insights into life and health.
Early Humans Crafted Bone Tools 1.5 Million Years Ago in Tanzania
May 9 @ 10:30am ET  
A discovery in Tanzania's Olduvai Gorge reveals early humans used animal bone tools 1.5 million years ago. The find of 27 carved bones from elephants and hippos pushes back bone tool use by a million years.