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Thrilled to share that Regeneron has renewed its sponsorship of the Science Talent Search through 2036 with a $150 million commitment. This continued investment ensures that STS can keep empowering extraordinary young scientists who will shape the future for years to come.

Ever wonder where our math symbols came from? Here are their stories Their quirky history could help us better appreciate math as a living language — one whose symbols evolved over centuries.

A look at the evolution of mathematical notations, from @snexplores.bsky.social https://www.snexplores.org/article/where-math-symbols-came-from

Wanderlust may be written in our DNA A new study suggests that inherited traits explain a small but measurable share of why some people relocate far from where they were born.

From ancient nomads to modern job-hoppers, the urge to move may be written partly into our DNA. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/wanderlust-dna-brain-development

Electric buses are passing a brutal cold-weather test in Wisconsin Madison is proving electric buses can run through cold winters, providing a blueprint for zero-emissions transit in other frigid locales.

"Making the technology work through a long Midwestern winter could reshape how others approach electrification." https://grist.org/transportation/electric-buses-are-passing-a-brutal-cold-weather-test-in-wisconsin/

Join us on Sunday, March 8 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm ET for the 2026 #RegeneronSTS Public Exhibition of Projects in Washington, DC! https://www.societyforscience.org/regeneron-sts/public-day-2026/

Using physics can help athletes avoid sports injuries Jessica Talmage uses physics to help understand how the body moves. Her findings help athletes avoid sports injuries and improve their performance.

Biomechanist Jessica Talmage identifies problems in the ways athletes move. https://www.snexplores.org/article/sports-physics-athlete-injuries

Meds like Ozempic could ease arthritis A study in mice and people with osteoarthritis suggests semaglutide can bulk up cartilage between bones, though bigger trials are needed to confirm.

A study in mice and people with osteoarthritis suggests semaglutide can bulk up cartilage between bones. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/ozempic-osteoarthritis-arthritis-semaglutide

Why We Keep Asking the Wrong Question About Kindergarten Readiness Neuman and Bukzin: Today’s Kindergarten classrooms demand more, earlier — revealing a system out of sync with how young children actually learn.

Kindergarten classrooms demand more, earlier, but may be out of sync with how young children actually learn. https://www.the74million.org/zero2eight/why-we-keep-asking-the-wrong-question-about-kindergarten-readiness/

YouTube video by Regeneron Be Extraordinary: Fueled by Legends | How Regeneron Science Talent Search Shapes Scientific Purpose

Dr. George Yancopoulos and Olivia Krivitsky discuss how STS fueled their passions for discovery and laid the foundation for their careers as leaders of science-driven organizations. Learn how #RegeneronSTS helps future scientific leaders #BeExtraordinary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjCHF4upCro

A mosquito’s mouth can ‘print’ lines thinner than a human hair Scientists turned a mosquito’s straw-like mouthpart into a 3-D printing nozzle that creates ultra-thin lines.

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

Five States Praised for Aligning High School and College Math Utah, Calif., Tenn., Ga. and Ore. are better preparing students for post-secondary math, often reducing the need for college remediation.

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 simple shift in schedule could make cancer immunotherapy work better A lung cancer trial bolsters a long-held idea that treatment timing matters, showing a simple shift could help immunotherapy work better and extend lives.

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

Community Colleges Struggle to Serve Growing Population of Multilingual Students, New Study Finds The three-year study by the Community College Research Center at Columbia University found that multilingual learners face significant barriers to persistence and completion, even as they represent a ...

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

You need to eat protein — but the right mix really matters All proteins are not equal, research is showing. So while most Americans get plenty of protein, they might not be eating the most nutritious blend.

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

Solopreneurs explain what AI is and isn't good for when you're running a business Entrepreneurs like Kim Magaraci, Seneca Connor, and Gloria Hebert use AI tools like ChatGPT to ditch admin busywork and focus on growth and customers.

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

This inside-out planetary system has astronomers scratching their heads A rocky exoplanet in the LHS 1903 system defies planet formation models, hinting that gravitational upheaval reshaped the red dwarf’s four worlds.

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

This 14-Year-Old Is Using Origami to Imagine Emergency Shelters That Are Sturdy, Cost-Efficient and Easy to Deploy Miles Wu folded a variant of the Miura-ori pattern that can hold 10,000 times its own weight

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

Without school vaccine mandates, many kids may never see a doctor As a growing number of states weaken childhood immunization requirements, physicians fear many families will miss critical wellness checks.

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

Let’s learn about Tyrannosaurus rex These fearsome predators truly were enormous — with the bone-crushing bite power to match.

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

Geothermal could replace almost half of the EU’s fossil fuel power Advances in drilling and subsurface engineering are unlocking a constant, carbon-free power source deep within the Earth.

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 See Growing Risk of 'Hothouse Earth' as Warming Gains Pace

"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!

When It Comes to Screen Time, Expert Guidance and Family Realities Diverge Experts have long recommended infants and toddlers under age 2 avoid digital media use altogether. Most are still getting it anyway.

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 precise proton measurement helps put a core theory of physics to the test After years of confusion, a new study confirms the proton is tinier than once thought. That enables a test of the standard model of particle physics.

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

YouTube video by Regeneron Be Extraordinary: Fueled by Legends | Futures in Science Start with Regeneron Science Talent Search

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

From Her Garage to Stockholm: A Young Scientist’s Fairy Tale Week at the Nobels “It felt like stepping into a fairy tale,” says Aarushi Pandey, reflecting on her week in Sweden attending the Stockholm…

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/