Scientists in Hungary have created a Frankenfish - by mistake. The accident led to the creation of new species - a mix of Russian sturgeon and American paddlefish. Russian sturgeon fish are the source of some of the finest caviar…
Forestry officials in China have found a 1,900 year old pine tree. The ancient evergreen is six stories tall and has a hollowed out trunk, big enough to allow seven people to stand inside. The discovery was made in the…
Thanks to Pink Floyd, we know what the "dark side of the moon" sounds like and now we know what the far side of the moon looks like. The lunar reconnaissance orbiter spacecraft is sending data that gives us the…
Students at Pass Christian Elementary put a spooky twist on science today. The second grade Explore Gifted Class perfected their Halloween-themed experiments for the entire month of October to present today at their ‘Spooky Science Performances.’ Students made spooky slime…
Infinity Science Center celebrated the anniversary of Apollo 11 in booming fashion. Children visited the center today to learn more about space, even shooting off a rocket or two! NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said, “Fifty years ago this week, Neil…
Today is World Hydrography Day! Those with the University of Southern Mississippi’s hydrography program took today to show off all that they do. USM held their Hydrography Day at their marine research center in Gulfport. They showcased what they use…
It was an out of this world experience at Stennis this week for 42 college students. Each was chosen to come learn what it’s like to be a NASA scientist including building a small scale Mars rover. It wasn’t the…
Hundreds of students from first grade to high school took part in the Region Six Science and Engineering Fair today in Biloxi. The fair took place at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. The top placing students from schools in George,…
Dozens of Students will take part in a science and engineering fair. News 25's Caroline Eaker joins us live with more.
C-Spire is teaming up with Central Elementary and the Gulfport School District to encourage the younger generation to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Today, over sixty gifted students from the Gulfport School District met a high-tech robot…
In the midst of the national epidemic of honeybee colony loss, researchers at Jackson’s American Academy of Entomological Sciences are unveiling BeesVita Plus. The scientific breakthrough may help save billions of honeybees that are dying due to climate change, pesticides,…
Learning about science can be hard at times and some students might even think it’s boring, but the principal at North Elementary School wanted to give the students a different lesson today. This morning, the Perk Players from the Mississippi…
Bath bombs are growing in popularity nationwide as the fizzy bath time mixtures can relieve stress, soothe skin, and apparently teach you chemistry. Today at West Wortham Elementary, students shut their books during science class and created their own bath…
Science can be fun when it comes to learning about space. A group of D’Iberville Elementary students had a chance to learn about space hands on today. Kindergartners blasted into space Wednesday morning as two representatives from NASA talked all…
So how could experiencing a solar phenomenon like the eclipse affect our weather? WXXV’s own Ryan Mahan was giving a presentation centered around the eclipse’s impact on weather at the Infinity Science Center in Hancock County. Kids that came out…
Thousands of people have traveled across the country for the best view of the 2017 solar eclipse. Many on our Coast and beyond caught a glimpse of the moment in history at the INFINITY Science Center in Hancock County. The…
This coming Monday people across the country will be able to experience a solar eclipse. Something we haven’t seen in 38 years. Many schools across the state are getting ready since students will be in class for much of the…
The University of Southern Mississippi cut the ribbon on a building that will make USM the leader in eco-toxicology. The new state of the art facility will help Southern Miss conduct innovative research and more. Rainy weather did not stop…
A six part series being held at USM’s Gulf Coast Research Lab is aiming to help local fishermen catch more fish by getting them hooked on science. Tonight, marine scientists and professional fishermen will be talking about sharks. News 25’s…
School’s almost out and registration for marine summer camp is just getting started. The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory is hosting three adventurous, educational camps for kids filled with outdoor and hands on activities. The Summer Sea Camp is a popular…
Curious killer whales approached boaters in Monterey Bay, California, on April 27. A family of curious orcas approached a whale watching boat tour after they had fed on a gray whale carcass for most of the day.
One hypothesis that proved correct for anyone who took a visit to the regional science fair in Biloxi this morning was that the students in South Mississippi are pretty sharp. Seven hundred students and their science projects filled the Coast…
Students are putting science skills to the test at Ocean Springs High School. An entire semester’s worth of work in projects filled the classroom at the high school this afternoon. Every year a group of students research, perform experiments, and…
How would you prepare for another devastating hurricane? The stewardship program was held at the Gulf Coast Research Lab in Jackson County. Over 80 students from Pascagoula and Gautier schools presented their semester long project to a group of judges.…
