Time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I am joined by the show's two hosts, Emily Kwong and Regina Barber. Hi, y'all. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi, Juana. REGINA ...

As Texas students gear up for the Spring 2026 STAAR administration, a unique opportunity arises to merge curriculum with creativity: the K12 Minecraft Build Challenge, with submissions due and voting ...

Minecraft Education has launched the James Webb Space Telescope Challenge in partnership with NASA, offering students an interactive way to explore astronomy concepts. Designed for ages 8–14 and ...

Scientists are using the video game Minecraft to study how humans learn, perfecting a classic Roman pasta dish with science, and a possible reason why more young people are getting colorectal cancer.