The 2013 AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston will draw scientists, educators, journalists and others from around the world to the Hynes Convention Center, 14-18 February. Boston’s long tradition of attracting deep thinkers and curious minds will continue as science enthusiasts from some 60 countries gather to celebrate research that illuminates fundamental truths about the natural world, yet may also point to practical applications. The AAAS Office of Public Programs is providing extensive Annual Meeting news, plus a sampling of coverage from around the world.