Scripps Research is partnering with game studio Playmatics to create a Science Game Lab portal for games that will support citizen science. The portal’s aim is to get people excited about science ...

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In 2020, a new minigame appeared in the video game Borderlands 3, located in the resident scientist’s laboratory on the spaceship Sanctuary III. Although the arcade game may seem like just another way ...

Though some might see video games as a distraction, a recent study from the University of Georgia suggests they can actually ...

Sci-Fi games don't often incorporate real-world science, but a new mid-2026 indie game embraces it in a beautiful exploration ...

Key Takeaways Researchers have created a video game to help elementary students learn more about anatomy The game teaches ...

Despite the ongoing pandemic, Gearbox Software is making sure that Borderlands 3 is loaded with content that self-isolated players can enjoy for hours. Although the game's two April events have ...

A physicist, a gamer and two editors walk into a bar. No, this isn’t the setup for some joke. After work one night, a few Science News staffers tried out a new board game, Subatomic. This ...

This story is a part of Science Friday’s end of year celebrations. Explore the science news that defined the decade, staff stories of the year, read the best science books of 2019, and join the ...

David Heath is a List Writer from the UK specializing in video games, movies, TV shows, and the occasional anime. Science isn’t exclusively about dressing in PPE and staring at test tubes. Many ...

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We will be adding new, reviewed, and/or adapted games to the list. Check back often and follow Superheroes of Science (@purduesos) on Facebook or Instagram for updates! This lesson utilizes an ...