The shape of a mosquito's probiscis makes for a great nozzle for 3-D printing. https://www.snexplores.org/article/mosquito-mouth-3d-print-nozzle

Success stories of how some states are better preparing students for college math. @the74.bsky.social https://www.the74million.org/article/five-states-praised-for-aligning-high-school-and-college-math

A randomized trial shows morning immunotherapy extends survival without new drugs or doses. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/cancer-immunotherapy-morning

A study points to the unique barriers faced by multilingual adult learners. https://www.theeduledger.com/institutions/community-colleges/article/15816894/community-colleges-struggle-to-serve-growing-population-of-multilingual-students-new-study-finds

All proteins are not equal, and while most Americans get plenty of protein, they might not be eating the most nutritious blend. @snexplores.bsky.social https://www.snexplores.org/article/how-much-protein-eat-quality-mix

Case studies in how solo entrepreneurs are using AI to spur growth. https://www.businessinsider.com/solopreneurs-embrace-ai-pros-cons-helps-boost-growth-client-relations-2026-1

The strange arrangement of worlds is "like a double-stuffed Oreo of planetary proportions." https://www.sciencenews.org/article/inside-out-planetary-system

Read about Miles Wu, top winner of the Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge, whose work is featured in @smithsonianmag.bsky.social www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/t...

"It is more important than ever to confront the powerful intersecting systems of inequity in our societies to effectively reduce climate vulnerabilities."

A student created a low-cost baby carrier that filters sunlight to safely treat jaundice where electricity and equipment are scarce. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/baby-sling-sunlight-treat-jaundice

Removing vaccine mandates results in fewer children getting routine medical checkups of any kind. @19thnews.org https://19thnews.org/2026/02/school-vaccine-mandates-children-doctor-visits

Science News Explores sets the record straight on what what we really know about the famous dinosaur. @snexplores.bsky.social https://www.snexplores.org/article/lets-learn-about-tyrannosaurus-rex

A new report finds that geothermal could theoretically replace 42 percent of the European Union’s electricity generation from coal and natural gas at the same cost. @grist.org https://grist.org/energy/geothermal-could-replace-almost-half-of-europes-fossil-fuel-power

Phenomenal work by Camila! #JuniorInnovators

"Scientists say that the Earth is likely as hot or hotter than at any point in the last 125,000 years, while carbon dioxide levels are at their highest in at least 2 million years." @yalee360.bsky.social https://e360.yale.edu/digest/hothouse-earth-study

Great work by Brady! #JuniorInnovators https://bsky.app/profile/snexplores.bsky.social/post/3melqtoni7724

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We're honored to have met so many talent #girlsinSTEM through our competitions—#RegeneronISEF, #RegeneronSTS, and #JuniorInnovators. Today and everyday, celebrate women and girls in STEM!

Experts recommend limiting screen time for the youngest children, but that guidance has been difficult for many parents to follow in practice. @the74.bsky.social https://www.the74million.org/zero2eight/when-it-comes-to-screen-time-expert-guidance-and-family-realities-diverge

A new study confirms the proton is tinier than once thought www.sciencenews.org/article/prot...

Hands-on research can shape how scientists think, helping them #BeExtraordinary. Dr. Susan Landau and Mary Zhu reflect on how early research experiences through STS helped build confidence and influence their paths in science. Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPwAnCflaOY #RegeneronSTS

For receiving the Dudley R. Herschbach Award at #RegeneronISEF, Aarushi Pandey attended the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar and visited the Nobel Prize ceremonies this December. https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/a-young-scientists-fairytale-week-at-the-nobels/

After 10 years, just over half the people in a trial of antibiotics for appendicitis have not needed an appendectomy www.sciencenews.org/article/anti...

Inspiring!

Artificial snow, ice arenas and warming lake ice are changing the nature of winter sports. https://www.snexplores.org/article/warmer-winter-athletes-snow-ice-olympics

I enjoyed speaking with John for the recent @society4science.bsky.social Signature Symposium! https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/society-winter-signature-symposium-2026/

A long-term observational study found a link between the amount of tea and caffeinated coffee people drank and the risk of dementia. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/daily-coffee-tea-lower-dementia-risk

Our #SocietyAdvocates program is a year-long professional development program that supports teachers and mentors who are working to increase the number of students who enter STEM research competitions. Apply by March 1, 2026: https://bit.ly/4c3vC3q

Scientists have found an overlooked “intermediary” lion roar. It’s shorter and lower-pitched than the classic full-throated type. https://www.snexplores.org/article/lion-new-second-roar-ai

A snapshot of the many talents of the #RegeneronSTS top 40 finalists! https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/2026-regeneron-sts-top-40-fun-facts/

The findings suggest that ape minds can imagine scenarios beyond the here-and-now. http://sciencenews.org/article/bonobos-imaginary-apes-play-pretend

As global seas rise, they may fall by several feet in Greenland, according to a new study. @yalee360.bsky.social https://e360.yale.edu/digest/greenland-sea-levels-fall

Congratulations to Society Board of Trustees member Feng Zhang and Society Honorary Board member Henry Samueli on being inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame! https://www.invent.org/blog/behind-nihf-scenes/meet-2026-inductees

The slippery science of snow sports, explained by @snexplores.bsky.social https://www.snexplores.org/article/warmer-winter-athletes-snow-ice-olympics

A mathematical model simulated patient outcomes of giving caregivers support. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/alzheimers-patient-caregiver-drug-cost

Innovative programs across the country to bridge disparities in school readiness.

Congratulations to Celina Zhao on receiving the inaugural Starks-Murcutt Prize! www.societyforscience.org/blog/science...

For the first time in more than 50 years, humans are on the verge of returning to the moon: Artemis II is preparing to launch next month. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/artemis-ii-humans-moon-science-shotgun

From @snexplores.bsky.social: Humans would need superpowers to become invisible, but some animals have real-life ways to be see-through. https://www.snexplores.org/article/how-person-animal-be-invisible

A look at how Society for Science's Western North Carolina STEM Research Fellows Program is supporting teachers in the region. https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/western-north-carolina-educator-community/

Some vital virus information from @snexplores.bsky.social https://www.snexplores.org/article/lets-learn-about-viruses

What a delight!

Addressing insomnia could be a promising strategy to reduce dementia risk in older adults www.sciencenews.org/article/poor...

Our STEM Action Grants program provides small grants to innovative nonprofit organizations working to enhance the public’s understanding of science and to increase participation in STEM. Apply by February 15! https://www.societyforscience.org/stem-outreach-programs/stem-action-grants/

A new artificial lung system might keep people without lungs alive for weeks. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/artificial-lungs-alive-days-transplant

More snow and frigid temps are on the way this weekend. https://bsky.app/profile/nytimes.com/post/3mdl3v2jvri2a

A new study finds that old-fashioned Googling leads to deeper learning than using AI does https://www.snexplores.org/article/chatbots-shallow-learning

"We talk about it as a gentle rebellion." -- a look at how some offline clubs are fighting phone addiction https://www.wired.com/story/europe-offline-club-phone-addiction/

Looking forward to this great conversation!

Notes on engaging students in the "art of trying" https://bsky.app/profile/edutopia.org/post/3mdiod3mucg2p

It's #NationalMentoringMonth! See how some #RegeneronSTS finalists credit their mentors with helping them get to where they are today. https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/sts-2026-national-mentoring-month/