Researchers studied fossils, well-preserved remains and even a single fingerprint to solve some of history’s long-standing mysteries this year.

All year long, these moments captivated the public, demonstrated dangerous trends, and pushed research and innovation forward ...

The Trump administration upended federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits, slashing budgets across agencies like NASA, NIH and NOAA. NPR's Rob Stein and Katia Riddle spoke to scientists ...

As wellness advice floods social media, experts point to a short list of science-backed habits that improve health—and a few ...

Trump administration officials say changes to federal agencies engaged in science were made in the interests of better science that benefits more Americans. Many scientists we spoke with disagree.

Experts say the cuts to the federal workforce and climate science funding could cause decades of loss in human knowledge and discovery.

Students learn academic content because they need it to solve the problem in front of them. Math becomes a language for ...

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

And they found that, while researchers produce far more papers after starting to use AI and the quality of the language used ...

As global lifespan extends, a shift in perspective is emerging at the intersection of biology, technology and self-care. A ...

Are you an objectivist or a nihilist? A mystic or a communitarian? Or something else entirely? Here's a fun way to find out.

The science is in: Being generous is good for all of us. Give by December 31, and our founding donors will match your gift, ...