Major discoveries, including the role of DNA, the biological basis of psychology, and the human genome, missed out on science’s top recognition

At least 3200 scientific publications refer to the Fab Four’s music—by far the most of any top-selling artist

Studies cap 20-year project to map an insect’s entire nervous system—and understand how it works

A new foundation could help scientists assess the effects of fresh safety measures—if the company agrees to share its data

Discovery in hamsters suggests path toward inducing hibernation in mammals that don’t do it naturally

Dry conditions forced forest-dwelling primates into the cities, bringing with them mosquitoes—and disease

Never-before-seen ability may allow the insects to home in on their favorite plants

Homo erectus and H. floresiensis skulls both show defects similar to those modern human babies can develop after repeatedly resting on the same side

New study suggests ancient origins of reassuring social touch among apes

Three headbutting goats showed signs of neurodegeneration similar to those in humans following head injuries

The PVD neurons in these worms sense touch and proprioception simultaneously.