First, scientists wanted to decode all three billions units of the human genome. Now, a new effort will identify all the…
The ocean floor holds unique information about Earth's history. Scientific ocean drilling, which started 50 years ago,…
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New research shows recruiting high-skilled immigrants leads to a 'meaningful' increase in innovation – and even…
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How do you know whether to trust a poll? Look carefully at how it was conducted – and examine your own biases.
In 1968 the Protestant Left lost its political clout over their opposition to the Vietnam War – and opened the door for…
Up to 5,000 refugees flee hunger and chaos in Venezuela each day – a migrant crisis rivaling Syria's. Most arrive…
When kids and young people get injured their skin heals fast, but usually with nasty-looking scars. Now scientists have…
Two neural systems record traumatic memories, meaning they can be remembered in both conscious and unconscious ways.
The US and China once again exchanged fire in their escalating trade war. Tariffs have been the main source of ammunition…
Some people are habitual conspiracy thinkers – there’s a plan behind everything, and it’s usually malevolent. One…
The age of the US is increasing, and with it, new expectations of health and happiness. Is the US prepared for the wave…
The inventor of the brain-teasing Möbius strip died 150 years ago, but his creation continues to spawn new ideas in mathematics.
As climate change alters temperature and precipitation patterns across the US, it is having especially severe impacts on…
Author Salman Rushdie's book goes to the heart of Muslim religious beliefs and challenges some of the most sensitive…
Some of the most popular online videos are of people whispering, turning book pages or gently tapping computer keys. What…
A new type of material can make it easy to put antennas almost anywhere – no matter how thin the space, or even on surfaces…