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Marc Abrahams, founder of the Ig Nobel Prizes, expresses concern for the safety of award winners in the U.S. and announces a move to Switzerland.

The state of Piauí in Brazil has allocated R$ 8.7 million for scientific research in its Semiarid region, alongside the announcement of a new award to promote science popularization.

Six researchers were honored at the 2nd Women and Science Award in Brazil for their contributions to science and innovation.

A student from Tokyo won the Minister of Education Award at the 48th Future Science Dream Painting Exhibition for his innovative lighting design that enhances visibility of the night sky by negating street lights.

The Piauí government has established an award named after researcher and archaeologist Niède Guidon to recognize outstanding contributions in science and technology.

Seoul National University of Science and Technology has chosen alumnus Na Gi-seon as the recipient of the 2025 'Proud Seoul Tech Alumni' award, recognizing his significant contributions to the construction industry in South Korea.

The 31st edition of the Young Scientist Award celebrated students and researchers in Brasília for their contributions to addressing climate change.

Martin Zobel, an academic awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in Science, discusses his contributions to Estonian ecology and the impact of species funds on ecological theory globally.

Polish educators express frustration over ongoing issues with the Ministry of Education and Science (MEN), particularly regarding unfulfilled award deliveries.

Evelin Loit-Harro and Liina Talgre from the Estonian University of Life Sciences received an award for researching environmentally friendly farming practices that ensure stable yields and maintain soil fertility.

Kaido Tammeveski, a professor at the University of Tartu, won a national science award for his research group’s work on replacing rare platinum in fuel cells with cheaper iron to make eco-friendly transportation more accessible.

Kaido Tammeveski, a professor recognized with a national science award, aims to replace expensive platinum in fuel cells with affordable iron to make environmentally friendly transportation more accessible.

Professor Targo Kalamees of Tallinn University of Technology has received a national science award for his work on building renovations, focusing on energy efficiency and moisture safety.

The government confirmed this year's winners of the State Science Awards, with Martin Zobel receiving the lifetime achievement award for his significant contributions to ecological science in Estonia.

Martin Zobel, a professor of plant ecology at the University of Tartu, has received this year's Lifetime Achievement Award in Science, reflecting the broad impact of Estonian science.

On March 3, Prince Akishino and Princess Akishino attended the 22nd Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Award Ceremony at the Japan Academy Hall in Ueno, Tokyo, where 25 recipients, including Professor Yosuke Togashi from Okayama University Hospital, were honored for their outstanding research.

Pablo Jarillo-Herrero and Allan H. MacDonald have been awarded the Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their discovery that a slight angle of 1.1 degrees can alter the properties of graphene, merging theory and experimentation.

The show 'Nicht nachmachen' returns after twelve years with a new cast including science journalist Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim and comedians Fabian Köster and Lutz van der Horst, both acclaimed writers and Grimme Award winners.

Czech scientist Vít Svoboda has proposed a revolutionary concept for quantum computers using chiral molecules instead of electricity and silicon, winning the prestigious Dream Chemistry Award.