Both funders and researchers would find it useful to know which areas of inquiry are most likely to lead to important findings. A new metrics-based approach aims to analyze paper citations, patents, ...

Sometimes the most powerful tool in research is people spending a few minutes to record their observations while going about their daily lives. An early example of this sort of “citizen science” is ...

On December 4-5, 2017, the finale of the international scientific contest Dream Chemistry Award was held in Prague, organized by the leading chemistry institutes of the Czech and Polish Academy of ...

Chemists use many strategies so their experiments are as safe as possible. They think about what they can do to keep themselves and the people around them safe and then they do these things. You ...

Seventh grade science projects are a perfect way to spark curiosity while building STEM skills through hands-on learning. From kitchen chemistry to DIY engineering challenges, these activities are ...

For more than 20 years, the annual Dinosaur Day and Science Fest has excited thousands of attendees of all ages with hands-on ...