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Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair (FWRSEF) is held in partnership with The University of Texas at Arlington

Friday, November 01, 2024 • Katherine Egan Bennett: contAct The Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair was held in partnership with UT Arlington The Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair (FWRSEF), held in partnership with the University of Texas at Arlington, is the oldest continuously operating regional science fair in Texas. One of … Read more

Lux’s Josh Wolfe for launching Lux Labs and making science fiction a reality

Josh Wolfe backs startups that make technology straight out of our favorite sci-fi movies, from Star Wars surgical robots to evocative metal detectors Total memory. But there’s one startup he’s particularly proud of because it “seemed the craziest at the time.” The company is inspired by X-Men. “We had this crazy idea a few years … Read more

Environmental Factor – November 2024: Science cafes provide forums to share research, learn from the public

Science cafes are exactly what the name implies: casual events where scientists and the public mingle and talk about science. Of course, the former do most of the talking with the latter by asking questions. But in the more than 25 years since the first science cafes were held in France and the UK, these … Read more

Scientists prepare for most ambitious sky survey yet, predicting new insights into dark matter and dark energy

Simulated images of the cosmos from the DC2 simulated sky survey conducted by the Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC) from the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). DC2 simulated five years of image data as will be generated by the Rubin Observatory during LSST. Credit: LSST DESC On a mountain in northern Chile, scientists … Read more

Environmental Factor – November 2024: Strengthening science communication: insights from author Larry Tye

Rick Woychik, Ph.D., directs NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. (Image by NIEHS) One of the great challenges in biomedical research comes after a study is completed, when it’s time to communicate the findings in ways that resonate with the public. Journalists can play a critical role in this process, transforming complex science into stories … Read more

UGA Dedicates First Phase of Ag Hill Science and Modernization

Science and Ag Hill Phase I focused on Cedar Street Building C, the original Chemistry building PUBLISHED IN October 31, 2024 University and state leaders cut the ribbon during the Science and Ag Hill dedication ceremony. (Chamberlain Smith/UGA) ATHENS, Ga. – The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony Oct. 30 to celebrate the completion … Read more

Two award-winning professors (and a Hollywood celebrity) make science fun

From Monica Kortsha to 40 acres, Nov. | December 2024 IN October 31, 2024 at 4:03 p.m | From left, Scott Rice and Jay Banner. There’s no shortage of fun things to do on a Friday night in Austin. For many locals, from couples on date nights to retirees and rowdy kindergartners, the monthly Hot … Read more

Dairy science student takes second place at World Dairy Expo

Anna Graham with cow

Skip to content house » Dairy science student takes second place at World Dairy Expo Dairy science student takes second place at World Dairy Expo A freshman majoring in dairy science, Anna Graham recently traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to compete in this year’s World Milk Exhibition – The world’s largest dairy cattle show. … Read more

$500,000 pledge boosts Southwest Art Gallery and Science Center – The Dickinson Press

DICKINSON – The Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation has pledged $500,000 over five years to support the Southwest Art Gallery + Science Center (SWAG+SC) in Dickinson. The funding will allow SWAG+SC to expand its arts and science programming, improve facilities and increase educational outreach to rural communities in southwestern North Dakota. According to Dustin Young, executive … Read more