7 Surprising Ways Nuclear-Powered Data Centers Could Affect Consumers
Even though consumer electricity consumption has remained relatively unchanged for decades, energy demand is rising. Power-hungry data centers concentrated in a handful of states are sapping power from the grid […]
5 Helpful Tips: Working With Regulators in the Clean Energy Space
Multinational corporations and innovative startups are transforming the clean energy economy. Technological advancements in this space require both private investments and government incentives. An essential component of clean energy production […]
Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?
When people think of solar energy, they often imagine it thriving under a blazing sun, assuming that cloudy weather renders solar panels ineffective. However, solar panels can indeed work on […]
Is Sunscreen Really Bad for You?
Sunscreen has become a staple in skincare routines worldwide, touted as a frontline defense against skin cancer, premature aging, and harmful UV radiation. However, in recent years, concerns have surfaced […]
Exclusive Interview with Directors of National Geographic’s Science Fair: The Series
National Geographic’s Science Fair: The Series highlights students tackling contemporary topics while vying for a spot at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which is known as one of […]
Neither a Solid Nor a Liquid, This Complicated Material is Still Surprising Scientists
By John Mauro and Katelyn Kirchner, Penn State Glass is a material of many faces: It is both ancient and modern, strong yet delicate, and able to adopt almost any […]
HORIBA Scientific to Distribute FRITSCH’s Image Analyzer in the Americas
HORIBA Scientific, a leading provider of laboratory analyzers, has announced an exclusive distribution agreement with FRITSCH Milling & Sizing, Inc., the US subsidiary of FRITSCH GmbH, a renowned manufacturer of […]
3D Printing Promises to Transform Architecture Forever
James Rose, University of Tennessee In architecture, new materials rarely emerge. For centuries, wood, masonry and concrete formed the basis for most structures on Earth. In the 1880s, the adoption […]
Superconductor Discovery Could Revolutionize Energy
University of Rochester researchers revealed this week a major development in energy technology: A commercially feasible superconductor that operates at room temperature. The breakthrough was announced by Raga Dias, a […]
Historic Fusion Ignition Breakthrough Could Fuel New Industries
Guest Editorial by Dr. Robert Ambrose, former Chief of the Software, Robotics, & Simulation Division of NASA and Myron Moser, Chairman Emeritus of Hartfiel Automation. What if you could harness […]
‘Physics: A Science in Quest of an Ontology’ Turns Our Understanding of Reality on It’s Head
Philosophy is viewed by many as the precursor to modern science. Science is, after all, merely a methodology for uncovering the secrets of nature. In recent years, however, science has […]
10 Tips for Girls in STEM
When we interviewed the Women in STEM, we asked for tips they would offer to girls, teens and young women currently in school or participating in STEM-based programs. From the […]
Nobel Prize Honors Groundbreaking Field of Paleogenomics
Mary Prendergast, Rice University For the first time, a Nobel Prize recognized the field of anthropology, the study of humanity. Svante Pääbo, a pioneer in the study of ancient DNA, […]
New Mexico Tech Zone: Inside New Mexico’s Thriving Innovation Community
In the nearly 80 years since New Mexico landed on the world technology radar as the place where the White Sands Missile Range was located and the atom bomb was […]
What is the new COVID-19 variant BA.2, and will it cause another wave of infections in the US?
A new omicron subvariant of the virus that causes COVID-19, BA.2, is quickly becoming the predominant source of infections amid rising cases around the world. Immunologists Prakash Nagarkatti and Mitzi […]
Science, Science Wherever You Go: SciFest All Access
The second running of the virtual SciFest All Access was a spectacular success, featuring the laughs, hands-on programs, personalities and diversity of programs that said one thing: ‘This is your […]
How the Earth’s Tilt Creates Short, Cold January Days
Deanna Hence, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Above the equator, winter officially begins in December. But in many areas, January is when it really takes hold. Atmospheric scientist Deanna Hence […]
4 unexpected places where adults can learn science
Jill Zarestky, Colorado State University Modern society benefits when people understand science concepts. This knowledge helps explain how cryptocurrency works, why climate change is happening, or how the coronavirus is […]
The Public and Private Sectors Need More STEM Talent – Here’s How They Can Get It
By Rick White and Alexander Kirillov Each week we see concerning reports about the STEM skills gap continuing to widen in the United States. The good news is that Congress […]
Exclusive Disney+ Sneak Peak Of Nat Geo’s “THE REAL RIGHT STUFF”
DISNEY+ PREMIERE’s Documentary ‘THE REAL RIGHT STUFF,’ FROM NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC, FRIDAY, NOV. 20
Nearly six decades after NASA successfully sent its first astronaut into space, restoring the world’s faith in the U.S. space program, Disney+ ventures back to the very beginning of the high-stakes space race era with the premiere of “The Real Right Stuff” on Friday, Nov. 20.
SciFest All Access Moved To New Date
Thanks to popular demand, SciFest All Access, the second virtual conference presented by USA Science & Engineering Festival during the pandemic, has moved to a new date — which still gives you time to register.
5 Ways To Become A Role Model In STEM
In my travels, I often meet professional women that ask how to get involved in professional organizations or which ones to join? Other than the obvious, USA Loves Manufacturing, on the top of my list is STEM for Women. One of the top needs for US based manufacturing and tech companies is more women in STEM.
Pink Is The New Black In Manufacturing And Tech
The battle cry for women is getting louder. Equality, equal pay, self-awareness, and confidence. The message I want to convey in this article is a sign of the times, but it may not be what you expect.
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products (Part 2)
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products
Quick Bytes: Canine Stress, Mosquito Meals, and Robot TV Hosts
In this installment of Quick Bytes, we’re looking at your puppy’s stress levels, what mosquitoes like to eat, and your future talk show hosts.
Quick Bytes: Spaghetti Aliens, Candy Wrappers, and Rebellious Teens
We’re breaking down the latest and craziest science and tech news, from spaghetti-shaped aliens to rebellious teens.
Former NASA Astronaut Leland Melvin on Prepping the Next Generation for Mars
Leland Melvin, former NASA astronaut and STEM advisor to President Obama, focuses his energies on his greatest passion: prepping today’s students for Mars.
Quick Bytes: Scary Clowns, Smart Bees, and the Latest Dating App
In this installation of Quick Bytes, we’re bringing you the strangest, latest tech and science news. Tell your coworkers around the proverbial water cooler. Impress your friends at parties. But […]
Quick Bytes: What is Bioluminescence and How Does it Work?
Bioluminescence is famous for making sea shores mysteriously glow with a variety of colors. But, what actually causes this oceanic light show?
Cloud Seeding: Real Science of Weather Manipulation
Do we actually have weather manipulation technology? Was your crazy cousin Jerry right all along? Find out in this short but informative video.
Are Big Dogs Smarter Than Small Dogs?
According to the University of Arizona, bigger dogs are smarter than smaller dogs. How’s yours fair? Learn more in this short video.
The Weekly Buffer: The Power of Digital Badges in Education
This week’s episode is all about digital badges, the tech that died this year, and crazy science facts from NatGeo’s 2019 Almanac.
Lift Off! The Weekly Buffer Podcast is Now Live
The Weekly Buffer is dead. Long live The Weekly Buffer Podcast! Check out our first episode on 3D printing, abused robots, and sci-fi science.
Quick Bytes: Tiny Turtles, Beetle Catheters, and Elderly Embryos
What do tiny turtles, beetle-based catheter research, and embryos who’re old before they’ve developed have in common? Quick Bytes, that’s what.
The IN² Program: An Innovation Incubator for Clean Energy
In this video interview, we sat down with Trish Cozart of NREL to see how they’re teaming up with Wells Fargo to create the IN2 Innovation Incubator.
Quick Bytes: Dino Ticks, WormBot 5,000, and Beer Drive
Learn the newest discovery in prehistoric pests, how the terminator apocalypse actually happens (worm brains), and a new definition for “drunk driving”.
Will We Ever Have Real Lightsabers?
[UPDATED 10/23/17] With Star Wars fully relevant for the third December in a row (and pretty much from now until the end of time), people have Tie Fighters, X-Wings, and Death […]
New Study Claims Earth’s 6th Mass Extinction is Underway
Earth’s sixth mass extinction event may already be underway and it may be worse than previously thought.
So Much Inspiration, So Little Time: The Story of MinutePhysics
There is no doubt that Henry Reich is a physicist. He has training in both math and theoretical physics from Grinell college, along with a master’s from the Perimeter Institute […]
Meet the Four Newest Elements of the Periodic Table
by Cole Conway Throw away your old science textbooks because the four newest elements on the periodic table have just been named. The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry […]