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Science starts anywhere

Whether it’s at the kitchen table or in the living room, middle schoolers show they don’t need a sophisticated ...
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The 2026 Thermo Fisher JIC finalists have more than science in common

Finals Week is coming up soon for the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), and ...
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Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: The Mentors Who Help Young Scientists Find Their Voice

Today, October 5, communities around the globe are celebrating World Teachers’ Day, a moment to recognize the teachers who ...
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Meet five young scientists shaping the future on International Day of the Girl

Can AI help unveil overlooked cases of violence against women? Can locally sourced plant materials make menstrual products more ...
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Thirty Inspiring Middle School Scientists and Engineers Named Finalists in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

Society for Science named the 30 finalists in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation’s premier middle school STEM research competition. The ...
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Science News and the Association of Science and Technology Centers Launch Partnership to Bring Science Journalism to More Learners

Science News and the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) are launching a new partnership to connect ASTC member organizations with resources from Science News Explores, a science ...
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From ISEF finalist to Midjourney founder: David Holz reflects on creativity, entrepreneurship and the role of AI

When David Holz spoke to Regeneron ISEF finalists this past May, he hinted that Midjourney, his generative AI company best known for turning text prompts into images, was pursuing some unexpected new ...
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Conversations with Maya: Shantanu Gaur

Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of Society for Science and Executive Publisher of Science News, sat down with Shantanu Gaur, Founder and CEO of Allurion Technologies, who created an FDA approved medical ...
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2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Finalists

Society for Science and Thermo Fisher Scientific are proud to announce the 30 finalists in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge — the nation’s premier STEM research ...
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Society for Science Announces Top 300 for the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge

Society for Science named the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC), the nation’s premier middle school STEM research ...
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Scientists to Classrooms: A thriving Science News Learning outreach program

For three years, classrooms participating in Science News Learning have welcomed scientists to share their research and career journeys, giving students opportunities to connect with inspiring role ...
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