And I'll be joining them.

Humans think farts are funny — but some animals rely on farts for flotation, communication and more.

People make a lot of gas, and it’s got to come out one end or the other. Understanding those farts and burps could tell us a lot about our health.

A lively and revelatory journey through the evolution of caretaking on Earth, from animal parents to modern-day humans, making the case that caring for children and one another made us who we arePoiso...

People make a lot of gas, and it’s got to come out one end or the other. Understanding those farts and burps could tell us a lot about our health.

Humans think farts are funny — but some animals rely on farts for flotation, communication and more.

People make a lot of gas, and it’s got to come out one end or the other. Understanding those farts and burps could tell us a lot about our health.

Scientists analyzed hundreds of encounters between bears and canines. The results raise the suggestion that dogs may not always protect people in the wild.

I hate that I even have to do this.

Alt: Manly Viking from rapunzel with Kissing Unicorns Meme

I hate that I even have to do this.

Fake Caroline update: The person who was impersonating me managed to get an article published in Science, under my by-line. And they got paid for it! I've seen the pitches (bad), and the email chai...

Major hormonal milestones in women’s lives are usually associated with changes in brain volume — but a new study shows menopause is an exception.

While science journalism layoffs pile up and publications shutter, more science communication than ever is available via other online venues.

When AI agents hack real systems, the bigger issue may be the human choices that gave them access, autonomy and too few safeguards.

To show how monkeys think about math and shapes, scientists had them play games — including some designed by kids.

To show how monkeys think about math and shapes, scientists had them play games — including some designed by kids.

EDITORS: THIS IS NOT ME!!! Thanks to Brendan Maher at Nature I now have evidence someone is impersonating me to flog bad stories, using the email address: carwillsa@outlook.com. I was furious before...

Scientists are working closely with art historians to uncover scientific documentation in historic paintings.

In the wake of the various recent allegations involving Neil Gaiman, people have been both very sad that someone who they looked up to as an inspiration has, allegedly, turned out to be something l…

Scientists are working closely with art historians to uncover scientific documentation in historic paintings.

We explain our standards and practices.

We’re naturally drawn to sweet foods and drinks. Scientists have designed several ways to make things taste sweet with little or no sugar.

Many carbohydrates are important sources of energy, while others offer little benefit. Learn why not all carbs are the same and how our bodies use them.

Many carbohydrates are important sources of energy, while others offer little benefit. Learn why not all carbs are the same and how our bodies use them.