Maya Ajmera
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President & CEO of @Society4Science. Executive Publisher of @ScienceNews. Founder of @Global4Children. Children's Book Author. Mom. Professor at @SAISHopkins
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Joined February 2014
Incredible snapshots of the microscopic world.
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From fluorescent ferns to sprawling neurons, photos in the 2025 Nikon Small World contest showcased the artistry of life as seen through a microscope.
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New analysis of tree rings show that a tropical volcano eruption may initiated a chain of events leading to the Black Plague.
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A volcanic eruption may have triggered a deadly chain of events that brought the Black Plague to Europe in the 14th century.
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Happy #InternationalVolunteerDay, especially to all the amazing volunteers who make #RegeneronISEF possible every year!
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December 5 is International Volunteer Day, an opportunity to recognize the countless people who give their time and energy to causes beyond themselves. At
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From @ScienceNews: An experimental vaccine targets a cancer protein made by the human papillomavirus and takes a therapeutic approach rather than a preventative one.
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An HPV vaccine delivered into the nose can treat cervical tumors in mice. The vaccine targets a cancer protein produced by the virus.
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An interesting look at the uncertain outcomes of what seems to be a dizzying amount of edtech tools.
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Mir: The call is simple: Buy what works, build for impact and hold everyone accountable to outcomes.
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Thermo Fisher JIC finalist Zeynep Demirbas knew that ChatGPT often gave wrong answers or agreed with incorrect statements. Could this type of AI really be trusted with our mental health? #JuniorInnovators
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Her research suggests that ChatGPT and similar AI systems are not suitable replacements for human therapists.
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The science of autumn leaves!
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Here’s why some trees put on a colorful grand finale before losing their leaves for the winter.
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Insights on AI in education from the @Society4Science Research Teachers Conference.
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In October, Society for Science hosted a total of 200 educators from across the country at the High School and Middle School Research Teachers Conference
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Human activities can cause earthquakes in places that are tectonically stable.
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Human activity can cause “healed” faults to release their stored strength, triggering unexpected quakes in tectonically stable regions.
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Research indicates how connections between teachers and parents can help improve student engagement and academic achievement.
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Quick, positive phone calls to parents can show families that teachers care about their kids and encourage greater involvement in school.
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Scientists were inspired by the Japanese art of kirigami, or paper cutting, have developed parachutes that open automatically when dropped.
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Parachutes inspired by Japanese kirigami are full of holes. When dropped, they open automatically and fall more predictably than standard parachutes.
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Tailored exercise, nutrition and cognitive training appear to tune immune activity.
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A small study finds that individualized prehab can dampen harmful immune responses and may reduce complications after an operation.
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Please consider supporting @Society4Science this #GivingTuesday!
This #GivingTuesday, join us in helping people see science in real life and understand how it shapes our world. And new members who join by December 2 will have their contribution TRIPLE MATCHED. https://t.co/mDjXFDs95m
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For the first time, scientists have 3-D printed objects within living cells.
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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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High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years
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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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As a longtime piano player, Thermo Fisher JIC finalist Toby Lam is fascinated by how music affects people. #JuniorInnovators
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While "binaural beats" may boost attention and focus, his research shows video game music is distracting.
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From @SN_Explores: A new study sheds light on some dogs' complex categorical thinking.
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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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"Healthy skin looks good." @ScienceNews looks at the intersection of skin care trends and science.
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Skin is a barrier meant to keep small invaders out. Products making their way across it should boost that mission.
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Science isn't just about learning, it's about doing! Some nice strategies from @edutopia and @HannahBradley_9 on how to help students take control of their own investigations.
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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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The future of discovery, indeed! See the profiles and watch the videos of all five 2025 Scientists to Watch from @ScienceNews.
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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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