Maya Ajmera
@mayaajmera.bsky.social
President & CEO of @society4science.bsky.social. Executive Publisher of @sciencenews.bsky.social. Founder of Global Fund for Children. Children’s Book Author. Mom.
For the first time, scientists have 3-D printed objects within living cells.
Scientists shrink 3-D printing so it can work inside cells
For the first time, scientists have 3-D printed objects within living cells. They included a mini elephant and tiny barcodes that could help track individual
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November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
For the first time, scientists have 3-D printed objects within living cells.
High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years
3,000 steps per day might slow Alzheimer’s disease
In people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers linked minimal to moderate physical activity to a 3-to 7-year delay in cognitive symptoms.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years
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As a longtime piano player, Thermo Fisher JIC finalist Toby Lam is fascinated by how music affects people. #JuniorInnovators www.snexplores.org/article/list...
Listening to slightly different sounds in each ear may boost focus, teen finds
While "binaural beats" may boost attention and focus, his research shows video game music is distracting.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
As a longtime piano player, Thermo Fisher JIC finalist Toby Lam is fascinated by how music affects people. #JuniorInnovators www.snexplores.org/article/list...
From @snexplores.bsky.social: A new study sheds light on some dogs' complex categorical thinking.
Some gifted dogs can learn to sort their toys
Among dogs known to be gifted word learners, some can also sort toys by how they are used during play time. It’s one sign of a complex thought process.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:40 PM
From @snexplores.bsky.social: A new study sheds light on some dogs' complex categorical thinking.
"Healthy skin looks good." @sciencenews.bsky.social looks at the intersection of skin care trends and science.
Building a better skin barrier
Skin is a barrier meant to keep small invaders out. Products making their way across it should boost that mission.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Healthy skin looks good." @sciencenews.bsky.social looks at the intersection of skin care trends and science.
Science isn't just about learning, it's about doing! Some nice strategies from @edutopia.org on how to help students take control of their own investigations.
How to Structure Successful Science Investigations
High school students get the most out of lessons when they receive direct support along with consistent opportunities to explore concepts on their own.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Science isn't just about learning, it's about doing! Some nice strategies from @edutopia.org on how to help students take control of their own investigations.
The future of discovery, indeed! See the profiles and watch the videos of all five 2025 Scientists to Watch from @sciencenews.bsky.social. www.societyforscience.org/blog/2025-sc...
The Future of Discovery: Science News Spotlights Five Scientists to Watch
Science News, published by Society for Science, highlights early-to-mid-career researchers working on some of today’s biggest challenges in a profile
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November 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The future of discovery, indeed! See the profiles and watch the videos of all five 2025 Scientists to Watch from @sciencenews.bsky.social. www.societyforscience.org/blog/2025-sc...
In 27 million years or so, Smith’s Cloud is destined for a spectacular collision with the Milky Way that could produce new stars. www.snexplores.org/article/high...
Fast, mysterious clouds swarm around our galaxy
Astronomers want to know the source — and importance — of these faint, fast-moving clouds that zoom beyond and toward our Milky Way’s disk.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
In 27 million years or so, Smith’s Cloud is destined for a spectacular collision with the Milky Way that could produce new stars. www.snexplores.org/article/high...
The studies suggest that mRNA versions may be more effective than traditional flu shots. www.sciencenews.org/article/mrna...
mRNA flu vaccines are making their way through clinical trials
The mRNA platform offers the advantage of faster vaccine production, which could allow more time to decide on which flu strains to cover.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The studies suggest that mRNA versions may be more effective than traditional flu shots. www.sciencenews.org/article/mrna...
100% of teachers surveyed said they would recommend Science News Learning to a colleague. www.societyforscience.org/blog/educato...
Educators keep recommending Science News Learning to their colleagues
Teachers make more than a thousand decisions every day, from how to support a student who’s struggling, to the best way to engage their class with a
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November 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
100% of teachers surveyed said they would recommend Science News Learning to a colleague. www.societyforscience.org/blog/educato...
More than 3,800 research grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation were terminated or frozen in 2025. The cuts total about $3 billion. www.sciencenews.org/article/nih-...
See the alarming extent of NIH and NSF funding cuts in 2025
In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM
More than 3,800 research grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation were terminated or frozen in 2025. The cuts total about $3 billion. www.sciencenews.org/article/nih-...
The Thermo Fisher #JuniorInnovators had a great week of building bonds and exploring Washington, D.C. www.societyforscience.org/blog/jic-soc...
From monkey bars to monument tours, the Thermo Fisher JIC finalists build lasting connections during Finals Week
The Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC) is the leading STEM competition in the United States for middle school
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November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The Thermo Fisher #JuniorInnovators had a great week of building bonds and exploring Washington, D.C. www.societyforscience.org/blog/jic-soc...
More than 3,800 research grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation were terminated or frozen in 2025. The cuts total about $3 billion. www.sciencenews.org/article/nih-...
See the alarming extent of NIH and NSF funding cuts in 2025
In 2025, the Trump administration froze or ended about 5,300 NIH and NSF research grants totaling over $5 billion in unspent funds, a decision that reshaped many fields of science.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
More than 3,800 research grants from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation were terminated or frozen in 2025. The cuts total about $3 billion. www.sciencenews.org/article/nih-...
Young people are navigating the potential and pitfalls of the proliferation of AI in education. www.the74million.org/article/stud...
Students Want Schools to Incorporate AI in Learning But Express Some Fears
Survey & panel find schools are lagging behind their students in using AI; HS kids worry about letting it think for them, being accused of plagiarism.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Young people are navigating the potential and pitfalls of the proliferation of AI in education. www.the74million.org/article/stud...
Some experiments have been underway for decades or even centuries. www.snexplores.org/article/long...
These ultra-long experiments outlive their scientists — on purpose
To study phenomena that unfold over decades or even centuries, scientists may launch long-running projects they may never see finished.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Some experiments have been underway for decades or even centuries. www.snexplores.org/article/long...
A new safety device may increase the chance of a successful avalanche rescues, a clinical trial suggests. www.sciencenews.org/article/oxyg...
Volunteers agreed to be buried face-down in the snow, for science
A safety device helped maintain a buried person’s oxygen levels for up to 35 minutes, tests show, buying crucial time for an avalanche rescue.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A new safety device may increase the chance of a successful avalanche rescues, a clinical trial suggests. www.sciencenews.org/article/oxyg...
A new view unveils in great detail some of the celestial hubbub within our galaxy. www.sciencenews.org/article/larg...
See the largest, most detailed radio image of the Milky Way yet
Supernova remnants, stellar nurseries and more populate the new edge-on view of the Milky Way as seen from Earth’s southern hemisphere.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A new view unveils in great detail some of the celestial hubbub within our galaxy. www.sciencenews.org/article/larg...
Read the latest @society4science.bsky.social annual report, "Moments of Wonder and Connection!" reports.societyforscience.org
Society for Science 2024 Annual Report
From celebrating the next generation of STEM innovators, to covering the Great American Eclipse to empowering educators nationwide, Society for Science is proud to celebrate a year of remarkable achie...
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November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Read the latest @society4science.bsky.social annual report, "Moments of Wonder and Connection!" reports.societyforscience.org
Two studies show how popular LLMs and apps can make ethical blunders when playing therapist. www.sciencenews.org/article/teen...
As teens in crisis turn to AI chatbots, simulated chats highlight risks
From blaming the victim to replying "I have no interest in your life" to suicidal thoughts, AI chatbots can respond unethically when used for therapy.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Two studies show how popular LLMs and apps can make ethical blunders when playing therapist. www.sciencenews.org/article/teen...
"We are standing at a crossroads between crisis and change." A powerful message from young leaders. #FutureGirlsWant plan-international.org/wssd-youth-s...
Youth Statement - Plan International
A collective statement from over 60 girls and young people to let world leaders know the #FutureGirlsWant.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
"We are standing at a crossroads between crisis and change." A powerful message from young leaders. #FutureGirlsWant plan-international.org/wssd-youth-s...
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14-year-old Miles Wu from New York City combined engineering and origami and the result was surprising. #JuniorInnovators @abc7ny.bsky.social abc7ny.com/post/14-year...
14-year-old from NYC looks to solve real-world problems with award-winning origami model
A ninth grader from New York City won the most prestigious middle school STEM competition in the nation this week, and he did it by folding paper.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
14-year-old Miles Wu from New York City combined engineering and origami and the result was surprising. #JuniorInnovators @abc7ny.bsky.social abc7ny.com/post/14-year...
Meet the nation's top 30 middle school #JuniorInnovators this Saturday in Washington, D.C.!
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with the Top 30 Thermo Fisher Scientific #JuniorInnovators Challenge finalists! www.societyforscience.org/jic/public-d...
October 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Meet the nation's top 30 middle school #JuniorInnovators this Saturday in Washington, D.C.!
With a wide and deep view of the sky, Rubin can see some of the slowest processes in the universe, like the assembly of galaxies or the expansion of the cosmos. www.snexplores.org/article/vera...
The Vera Rubin Observatory is set to revolutionize astronomy
Equipped with the world’s largest digital camera, this new telescope is poised to help solve some of the universe’s biggest mysteries.
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October 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM
With a wide and deep view of the sky, Rubin can see some of the slowest processes in the universe, like the assembly of galaxies or the expansion of the cosmos. www.snexplores.org/article/vera...
"The future of public education requires balancing modular, personalized pathways while maintaining it as a public good." www.gettingsmart.com/2025/10/14/c...
Charting a New Course for Education with Foresight
Exploring KnowledgeWorks' latest forecast with Katherine Prince—foresight strategies, AI, climate, and the evolving future of education.
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October 15, 2025 at 7:23 PM
"The future of public education requires balancing modular, personalized pathways while maintaining it as a public good." www.gettingsmart.com/2025/10/14/c...
Biophotons are individual photons that appear to be a by-product of normal cellular processes, though it’s unclear how they form. www.sciencenews.org/article/glow...
We all have a (very tiny) glow of light, no movie magic needed
Normal cellular processes in living things — from germinating plants to our own cells — create biophotons, though escaping light isn’t visible to us.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Biophotons are individual photons that appear to be a by-product of normal cellular processes, though it’s unclear how they form. www.sciencenews.org/article/glow...