COVID-19 has prompted many people to learn more about viruses and other aspects of science. But do you know that the thick volume that is America’s national science education standards—the Next ...

Without stronger and more equitable science education, the United States could lose its competitive place in the global economy and struggle to cope with future crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. That ...

Google and MAKE magazine have joined forces to organize the first online “summer camp” on Google+, Maker Camp. Mostly targeted at 13- to 18-year-olds, this ongoing 6-week initiative lets teenagers ...

One of the goals of science education in the United States is to produce citizens who are scientifically literate -- that is, able to understand and contribute to discussions of the uses of scientific ...

In the world of scientific research, open electronics has emerged as a significant game-changer. This revolutionary development is democratizing the scientific community by fostering a maker culture, ...

WASHINGTON, DC – From his lab in Toulouse, France, Benjamin Sanderson models the range of extreme risks to humans from climate change, research he hopes can inform policymakers planning for worsening ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen environmental ...

Research scientists are not just devoted to laboratory work or thinking big thoughts. They face great demands on their time, from writing papers and teaching to filling out endless grant applications.

A Japanese showerhead maker called Science Co. is planning to debut what it's calling the "human washing machine of the future" at the Osaka Kansai Expo in April — and while we have no idea who the ...