The revolutionary's legacy rests as much in his commitment to reason, secularism and socialism as in the martyrdom he is most remembered for.

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Short answer: No. But also yes.

Reprogramming biosynthetic assembly lines can extend biosynthesis beyond the chemical space explored by nature. However, this remains difficult because assembly-line function depends on coordinated in...

By Dr. Douglas R. Waverly, Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry, Yale University

Biology is often seen as an experimental science, with theory serving to generalize patterns from empirical data. But history reveals that theory plays a more generative role in discovery itself.

by Karen G. Lloyd — The story behind some extremely long-lived microbial cells.

In this Perspective, Haubrock et al. argue that today’s scientific structures constrain creativity and that strategic conformity is a rational response. They discuss how this holds back early-career researchers from reaching their full potential as scientists.

Some thoughts on how to make a crucial decision.

An essay, based on a public lecture delivered at the 2026 International Congress of Mathematicians, on how the mathematical community might respond to the arrival of artificial intelligence tools that...

The country singer was an advocate for vaccines, public health, literacy and marginalized communities.

It was one of the most important aspects of her art.

The T7 bacteriophage deactivates bacterial defence systems through T7K phosphorylation of nearly all host and phage proteins during infection.

I revisit, breakdown and explain my own essay to show you what works (and what doesn't).

A walk through a modern apartment, through the eyes of the people for whom everything in it was new.

Why good performance on one set of goals can lead to poor performance on another