Science has been a part of Discovery’s DNA since we first launched in June 1985, and it continues to be a priority for us…and one of our neighbors down the road in D.C.

In December, Science Channel debuted Science Presents DNews, nightly nuggets of science goodness hosted by DNews’ Trace Dominguez and Amy Shira Teitel. But this week, Science Presents DNews will welcome a special guest host: President Barack Obama. As the White House prepares to welcome some of the brightest minds for the White House Science Fair later this week, the President will provide primetime science-focused updates at 9pm ET/PT tonight through Friday on Science Channel (also available online).

Read more about the news from Mashable, and tune in this week (and beyond) to up your science smarts!