While AI can streamline certain parts of the scientific process, a philosopher argues that it cannot replace human expertise and collaboration.
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A new study investigated the source of a leak in a ‘miracle measurement’ from 2010 – and engineers found a potential solution.
A rover recently captured sounds of lightning crackling on Mars, over a decade after scientists uncovered the first evidence for electric discharges on the planet.
Iran’s internet shutdown cuts off most communication with the outside world during violent repression of national protests.
Reading comprehension scores are tanking, and fewer Americans are picking up books. But practicing deep reading can help you process content more carefully and keep you from falling for misinformation.
Trash pandas’ talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers, but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research.
Scientists have traditionally focused on educating the public on science or correcting misinformation. But researchers from marginalized communities often have broader goals in science communication.
The US, China, India, Europe and Japan all have exciting missions on the horizon in 2026. Many of them are collaborative feats.
AI companies are gearing up to follow the social media model of monetizing their platforms through advertising. The danger for consumers with AI goes beyond data privacy to covert manipulation.
Stargazing can stimulate an interest in space in kids and lead to a passion for science. But rural schools often lack the resources to nurture these interests.
Researchers who focus on one specialty are more likely to rise through the academic ranks, even though wicked societal problems require crosscutting work to solve.
Which way is ‘down’ has a different answer depending on where you are on Earth, in the solar system, in our galaxy and beyond.
The findings from Pandora will complement data from the James Webb Space Telescope to give astronomers more insight into stars and planets outside our solar system.
Researchers identified a key molecule that highlights how the immune system is linked to the release of dopamine.
NASA, SpaceX and Blue Origin have all successfully launched superheavy-lift rockets. These massive vehicles are designed to carry a much heavier load.
Medical sociology examines how social, cultural, political and economic factors shape health in ways that medicine alone cannot treat.
Child sexual abuse material on X is clearly illegal. What’s less clear is how to force X to prevent its AI chatbot from making the material.
The youngest chimpanzees are the biggest risk-takers. Would humans show the same pattern if adults weren’t keeping such a close watch on little kids?
Viral infections are on the rise and spreading across the globe.
New research shows how identity-driven assumptions can turn common ground into conflict.
Sour acidic tastes turn bitter after you brush your teeth with toothpaste.
An ancient cremation would have been a community spectacle in a place returned to and reignited over many generations. What was behind this unexpected funeral ritual?
AI systems began a major shift in 2025 from content creators and chatbots to agents capable of using other software tools and acting on their own.
Winter jackets may seem simple, but sophisticated engineering allows them to keep body heat locked in, while staying breathable enough to let out sweat.
After a year of fast advances, deepfakes are entering a new era defined by real-time interaction with people.