Luke O’Neill: The science of male contraception

Why are there no popular birth control medications for men? On this week’s episode of Show Me the Science, Professor Luke O’Neill explained the ongoing developments in contraception for men, as well as the many complications that scientists have...

Michigan seeks citizen scientists to help monitor wildfire smoke problem

LANSING, MI – Michigan environmental regulators are seeking citizen scientists to help monitor the persistent wildfire smoke issue this summer. More than two dozen days in the last 11 weeks had either air quality advisories or alerts somewhere in...

ISRO-Supported Space Lab Inaugurated at Mechuka in Shi-Yomi District, Arunachal Pradesh to Boost Students’ Scientific Learning and Innovation

Itanagar, August 16: In collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), a state-of-the-art space laboratory was set up at remote Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh's Shi-Yomi district to provide students with practical experience in...

Butte College unveils $73 million science building with planetarium

OROVILLE, Calif. — Butte College celebrated the grand opening of its new multi-million-dollar science building today, offering tours of the state-of-the-art facility, which includes a planetarium. The planetarium is one of several innovative...

Chios Festival Brings Arts, Science and Business Events to Iconic Island Landmarks

Photo source: The Chios Festival returns from August 25 to September 7, bringing together leading figures from Greece’s arts, science, and business for unique events at iconic landmarks across the island. Now in its fourth edition, the festival is...

The best science pictures of the week

The most striking science photos of the week: including the Perseid meteor shower and glowing underwater wonders. Record warm seas have brought an extraordinary range of new species to UK waters. Britain's seas have had their warmest start to the...

Scientists discover an ancient whale with a Pokemon face and a predator bite

(Ruairidh Duncan via AP) In this illustration provided by Ruairidh Duncan a Janjucetus dullardi is depicted chasing a fish. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Long before whales were majestic, gentle giants, some of their prehistoric ancestors were...

Trump administration attacks on science extend far beyond climate, loom large in WV

High water surrounds houses next to First Avenue South in Nitro on Feb. 6, 2025. Extreme weather has become more costly in West Virginia amid worsening climate change despite a recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal to undo a finding...

Senior Scientist - Underwater Acoustics

About the Role NPL is the UK's National Metrology Institute. Our role is to research, create and deliver the measurement infrastructure which underpins the UK's prosperity and quality of life across many fields of industry. The National Physical...

Principal Scientist - Underwater Acoustics

About the Role Put simply, we set the standards by which everything is measured. In doing so, the National Physical Laboratory is helping to combat issues on a global scale such as climate change, curing diseases and the development of...

Bodies in the burn: How a 1935 murder mystery shaped forensic science's future

On a Sunday morning in late September 1935, she had set off with her mother for a leisurely hike, towards the waterfall and the peaceful countryside on the edge of the town. As they paused on Gardenholm Bridge, Susan glanced over the wall to take...

On Independence Day, Shivraj Singh Chouhan Assures Farmers Interests Protected; Scientists to Visit Villages from Oct 3–18 for Better Rabi Crop

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with senior officials at Pusa Campus, New Delhi (Photo Source: @mpbhagirathbjp/X) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday interacted with farmers invited as special guests for the...

This snail is fast (at re-growing its eyes). Your tech and science digest

Losing weight on a UPF diet? Fat chance Research has shown that ultra-processed foods can be harmful to health. However, a UCL study revealed has another side to these infamous foods. It examined 55 people on weight-loss diets over two eight-week...

Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 18

© 米スタジオ・Boichi／集英社・Dr.STONE製作委員会Diamonds aren't only a girl's best friend; according to Dr. Stone, they're the Why Man's power source of choice too. Last week's episode ended with Senku's party discovering a golden ziggurat seemingly comprised...

Science USA TODAY A 'groundbreaking' ocean discovery may be a clue about extraterrestrial life

Strange animals that get their energy from chemical reactions instead of the sun have been discovered at the bottom of ocean trenches up to 31,000 feet deep in the northwest Pacific between Russia and Alaska, a new study reports. Scientists say...

How scientists built a password-protected mind-reading brain implant

Scientists have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) — a device that allows the human brain to communicate with external software or hardware — which works only when the user thinks of a preset password.The findings were detailed in a study,...

Butte College expands science department with new $73M building

BUTTE VALLEY — Meandering through Butte College’s new Science Building during its Friday grand opening, many attendees unexpectedly happened upon the cadaver room. “I do want to prepare you for what you are about to see,” said biology professor...

Armadillos are moving north toward Michigan: Here’s why scientists are watching closely

Armadillos, known for their armor-like skin and powerful digging abilities, are steadily moving northward through Indiana and approaching Michigan’s border. According to a recent U.S. Geological Survey study, these are the 3 takeaways from the...

Wyoming crowd boos Hageman retort that protections against greenhouse gases based on ‘false science’

U of W physics prof makes chilling Canadian scientific breakthrough

A University of Winnipeg professor and his team broke a Canadian record while taking what might just be a big step that gets scientists closer to understanding the universe’s makeup. Jeff Martin’s research team recently broke the Canadian record —...