Thinking about science and technology in terms of return on investment misses the point. Here’s what kids really need to know. No lightsaber ever came to be, but I’ve been teaching undergraduates ...

Some big scientific discoveries aren’t actually discovered. They are borrowed. That’s what happened when scientists enlisted proteins from an unlikely lender: green algae. Cells of the algal species ...

Every day, our brains transform quick impressions, flashes of inspiration, and painful moments into enduring memories that underpin our sense of self and inform how we navigate the world. But how does ...

Actions taken by the Trump administration have spurred changes at America's major science agencies — and if worst comes to worst, these shifts may jeopardize our understanding of how the brain works ...

A new analysis evaluates barriers that have hindered the recent implementation of early warning systems intended to help local health officials predict and proactively respond to outbreaks of ...

The study sought to answer questions about how breast cancer risk differs by type of hormonal contraceptive. Doctors say the results won't change how they counsel patients.

Oreology: It's the science behind the "twist, lick, dunk." A group of scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology dug deep into the science by devising an Oreometer, a device designed to ...

There was no warning, no conversation,” said Jane Clougherty, an environmental health scientist, who had a federal grant ...