Nine promising film students have been chosen by the Museum of the Moving Image and the Sloan Foundation to craft science-themed screenplays. These lucky students, hailing from top film schools, will have access to expert mentors throughout the year. Two of them will win a $20, 000 prize. The mento
Space-science programs offer great benefits to countries by boosting science, technology, education, and economy. However, the high costs have prevented developing nations from joining in, and even developed countries have scaled back spending over the past decade. This study looks into how internat
Imagine a world where scientific research isn't held back by red tape and slow funding. Welcome to the realm of Decentralized Science, or DeSci for short. This innovative approach uses blockchain technology to shake up the traditional way science gets funded and published. Why is this important? Wel
John Desmond Bernal, a key figure in molecular biology, is also known as the pioneer of the Science of Science. His book, The Social Function of Science, set the groundwork for this field. Four main ideas from Bernal’s work include considering the socio-historical context, using theoretical models,
Imagine a vast digital library where anyone can explore and contribute to science. That's the European Open Science Cloud in a nutshell. It's designed to make data easy to find, use, and share. And guess who's one of the biggest groups using it? Regular people like you and me! We don't need to be ex
Did you know that trying to find out where drugs come from has been a big deal for the past 75 years? It all started with opium in 1948. People wanted to know where these drugs were coming from. Now, scientists are looking at all sorts of drugs like fentanyl, cocaine, and cannabis to find clues abou
Have you ever wondered why some parents seem to overlook concussion risks in sports? This experiment with 502 U. S. parents of kids aged 10-17 aimed to shed light on how powerful stories and science can work together to shift perceptions and actions. The goal? To boost parents' awareness of concussi
Are you curious about how companies like Walmart and Google make crucial decisions? The secret ingredient is often data science—a fascinating field where data meets science to create something amazing. Think of it as the scientists at CERN using data to make predictions and share results. But what e
Imagine learning science without exploring its fascinating history or debating its philosophical complexities. That was the focus of a recent conference at Boston University, backed by the National Science Foundation. Experts gathered to discuss how understanding the past and foundations of science
In 2022, smartphones became like extra limbs for young people, especially university students. At Debre Markos University in Ethiopia, health science students were no exception. They were exploring mobile health apps, tools designed to help manage health better, anytime and anywhere. This was differ
