Astronomy and space sciences are soaring right now with kids. Keeping them engaged is much harder.
Science, pop-culture are converging at a crucial time for STEM recruitment. But some methods work better than others.
August 2026
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Michael Smolens: A big test from the rising sea is looming
El Niño is expected supercharge sea-level rise.
New York woman charged in plot to set off explosives at state Capitol, kill lawmakers, FBI says
Jessica Bowie, 35, was charged with providing material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization.
Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Officials say 23 people in Minnesota have become ill with either E. coli or salmonella infections, with two of them hospitalized.
Army will shut down a unit in Europe focused on learning drone warfare
The 173rd Airborne Brigade has spent over a year experimenting with drones, influenced by tactics from the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
A Miami restaurateur was among the 7 people killed in a Kenya helicopter crash
Roger Duarte, founder and owner of George Stone Crab, was identified by family members as a passenger.
See the photos: Corvette crashes into Mercedes, then strikes pedestrian, in Manhattan drag race
The Corvette driver was zipping east when he slammed into the Mercedes and then struck a 34-year-old man.
Harvard agrees to $53 million settlement over body parts stolen and sold by former morgue manager
The school announced this in a letter, calling Cedric Lodge’s actions a betrayal of their values.
Woman stabs two teen girls, slashes third in Brooklyn Dollar Tree
Suspect Violar Bouyer, 44, was with her child inside the East New York Dollar Tree when the three victims approached, sparking an argument.
Commission approves 2 appointments to San Diego-based appellate court
Judge Marsha Amin and Judge Lisa Rodriguez unanimously approved to join 4th District Court of Appeal, Division 1.