The Los Altos History Museum turned apricots into a gateway for curious minds on June 28 with its STEM fair. Instead of just celebrating fruit, the event mixed hands-on science with playful activities. Kids could pull DNA from apricots, tinker with robotics, or design their own hybrid fruit using fr
Across the world, farmers are facing a tough challenge: droughts are becoming longer, heatwaves stronger, and reliable rainfall less certain. Instead of waiting for the weather to improve, some are turning to a different method called controlled environment farming. This approach uses enclosed space
"The state of New Mexico has slipped to the bottom of national school rankings for a decade. While other states shuffle up and down, New Mexico stays far behind—like a runner who never reaches the finish line. The root of this problem appears to be how the state’s education system is organized, not
Heart disease stays the top killer worldwide, and even after surviving a heart attack many patients face a slow slide into heart failure. Stem cells could fix damaged heart muscle, but most trials show only small improvements and no clear regrowth of healthy tissue. The biggest problem isn’t the cel
Every year, scientists around the globe capture moments that most people never see—tiny ecosystems, dangerous creatures, and fragile environments. A recent photography contest highlighted these hidden scenes, turning complex research into striking images. One shot showed researchers working underwat
Graduate students face a mix of academic pressures, financial worries, and lifestyle changes that can take a serious toll on mental health. A new review digs into the specific factors that push students toward anxiety, depression, or burnout during their studies. Instead of just listing problems, re
Setting up fish farms that don’t pollute the ocean is tricky business. Scientists tested three different cleaning squads made of plants and microbes to see which one does the best job. One team used just a living mat of periphyton – tiny organisms that grow on underwater surfaces. Another swapped in
Vaccines have quietly saved over 150 million lives in the past half century, protecting not just individual children but entire neighborhoods. Healthy kids mean full classrooms, busy playgrounds, and fewer sleepless nights for parents. Yet tiny doubts about rare side effects or public health rules c
Maryland just got a big cash boost to tackle a smelly but serious problem: old, broken septic tanks leaking pollution into nearby waters. The state landed $15 million to help homeowners swap out failing systems for cleaner, modern ones near the Chesapeake and Atlantic coastal bays. Repairing a sept
The way different diabetes medicines affect body shape and weight is important for health. A study looked closely at several common drugs to see how they change muscle, fat and overall body mass. Researchers collected data from many trials that compared the main types of medication used to treat
