A science-based game in a Quebec park offers a glimpse into real predator-prey relationships—at least to some extent. While players’ decisions track closely with animal behaviors, scientists emphasize that these parallels can only go so far.

Purdue University will partner with Virgin Galactic in 2027 for a dedicated suborbital research flight that includes a professor, student, and alumni. This initiative underscores the university’s expanding commitment to hands-on learning and real-world research opportunities, as well as growing academic-commercial collaborations in space exploration.