The United States is leaving some of the world’s oldest and most influential scientific networks involved in biodiversity research, climate science and conservation. Affected organizations tell Nature that their work continues.

A new study suggests that everyday multilingual habits—from chatting with neighbors to revisiting a childhood language—may help preserve memory, attention, and brain flexibility as we age.

Local law enforcement officers were responding to the campus in Annapolis, Md., a spokesman said.

If the center and left succumb to the view that “nothing worked,” no one will remain to defend sensible public-health measures the next time a pandemic comes around.

Global interest in human spaceflight has ignited passions for the emerging commercial space ecosystem, and efforts to expand space research and related manufacturing are taking center stage in Ohio.  ...

Novel technology intends to redefine the virtual reality experience by expanding to incorporate a new sensory connection: taste.  The interface, dubbed ‘e-Taste’, uses a combination of sensors and wir...

Grist's 2025 climate fiction contest celebrates stories that imagine futures in which climate solutions flourish and we all thrive.

A long time ago, lots and lots of people lived on this island. Now there are only a few of us.

Photo by Amr Taha™ on Unsplash by Melissa Llanes Brownlee  The guy I dumped in the Iowa cornfields became my boyfriend in my senior year of high school and I let him steal me from his friend, the nice...

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers.

From politicians to VC firms, everyone is falling out of love with the massive, money-oriented, global technology titans. In their place, we have the chance to build something open and trustworthy.

Kendrick Lamar’s jittery, claustrophobic new album understands the value of being a hero and a villain.

President Biden should cancel the Thanksgiving tradition of pardoning a turkey.

As climate change bears down on Antarctica, understanding why some penguins end up meandering so far from their natural habitats may help aid future conservation efforts.

Content Note: Sexual Assault, abuse, traumatic miscarriage, psych ward treatment, and suicide.   It is 2091, and Grace is staring at the rabbit in the corner of her visual overlay. It is an Angora rab...

Pesky leaks on the International Space Station aren’t the most serious issue facing U.S. human spaceflight

Politics / October 30, 2024 That “Little Secret” Between Trump and Johnson? Here’s What It Could Mean. The “secret” almost certainly involves a plan to install Trump in the White House if he loses the...

For the first time in 40 years, The Washington Post’s editorial board announced Friday that it will not make an endorsement in this year’s presidential contest.

The decision to stay neutral between Trump and Harris was made by owner Patrick Soon-Shiong.

Vampire bats in Peru sometimes prey on penguin chicks, but the adult penguins are ready to fight back—with a little help from dirt and even poop.

The comet, which will be visible to the naked eye, orbits the sun roughly once every 80,000 years—the last time it passed Earth humans were just migrating out of Africa.

If you were hoping to see the “mini moon,” you’ve probably been disappointed. But experts say the asteroid was an important milestone in planetary defense research.

Two major Springfield medical facilities were briefly on lockdown Saturday morning, adding to the long list of area facilities to receive non-credible bomb threats in the past three days.

In space, fine dining can be an alien experience. For one, no one can deliver takeout to the International Space Station. Likewise, because space food needs to be safe and nutritious, and last for at ...

As volcanic activity continues at Mount Etna, Chris Baraniuk explores why Mount Etna and Mount Stromboli are becoming more lively.

This summer, about 7 million pounds of meat products were recalled due to a listeria breakout. Here’s what you need to know.

Four key rulings limiting federal power will curtail the ability of the EPA and other agencies to write and enforce climate policies.