Category archive · updated Jul 2026

The best Science websites.

A ranked archive of the strongest science websites we've awarded — scored in public against the same jury rubric as every other category. See who set the bar, who's competing now, and where the open slots are.

Nominated
6
All-time submissions
Awarded
4
Cleared the rubric
Win rate
67%
Share that placed
Top score
9.00
End Speciesism · 2025
— 02 / What wins here

What wins in Science.

The Science category collects every science site nominated for a Web Design Award and scores each one in public against the same jury rubric as every other category. Only the entries that clear the bar earn a permanent place in the archive.

The ranking above is by overall jury score, all-time — the sites that win here make their quality legible in the first few seconds. Looking for the studios behind the work? Browse the Science agency directory.

01
CraftExecution under load — fast, accessible, and steady on mobile, with the details holding up on a slow connection.
02
ConceptA clear point of view. Work that could only come from this team, not a template with the logo swapped.
03
AestheticVisual quality and restraint — type, colour, and composition that read as deliberate in the first five seconds.
04
UsabilityHow well it actually works — navigation, hierarchy, and flow that get a real visitor where they're going.
05
InnovationIdeas that push the category forward — interaction, motion, or structure other sites copy next year.
— 03 / Built with

Stacks behind science work.

The technologies most often declared by nominated science sites. Open any stack to see its full award index and the highest-scoring builds.

— 05 / Frequently asked

Common questions about science sites.

What makes a website win in the Science category?
Science winners are evaluated by the Web Design Awards jury across craft, concept, aesthetic, usability, and innovation — the same public rubric applied in every category.
How many science websites are nominated here?
This archive currently indexes 6 science websites, including 4 recognized winners and Site of the Month selections.
What are the best science websites of 2026?
The strongest entries appear in the leaderboard above, ranked by overall jury score and selected from 6 indexed science sites.
How are science websites ranked on this page?
The leaderboard is ordered by each site's overall jury score, all-time. Recognition tiers — Site of the Month, Award Winner, and Nominee — are determined by the jury, not by paid placement.
Can I submit a science website for a Web Design Award?
Yes. You can nominate any live, publicly accessible science website for the Science category for $49 per submission, with a free path also available.
How often is the Science archive updated?
The Science archive is regenerated continuously and reflects all nominations published as of July 2026.
— Submissions open · 2026

Think your work belongs in Science?

Submit one live URL, get scored against every site ranked above on the same public rubric, and take a permanent place in the archive if you win.