Albert Alexander was the first known person treated with penicillin. While his ultimately fatal case is well known in medical…
Recent successes putting genetically modified pig organs into people have brought xenotransplantation back into the spotlight.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats have the world on edge, but so far, long-standing…
Disruptions to the lung microbiome are linked to a number of respiratory conditions in both children and adults.
The world held its collective breath as Russian troops battled Ukrainian forces at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.…
Discover the stories of five trailblazing women – Tharp, Nice, Tu, Noether and Wu – who worked in STEM during the 20th…
A one-size-fits-all approach may not be best for treating cardiovascular disease. Taking sex chromosomes into account could…
3D printers got a lot of attention when DIYers leapt to action to address equipment shortages early in the pandemic, but…
With Russian troops rolling through the Chernobyl exclusion zone in Ukraine, a biologist who studies wildlife in the area…
Even as it wages a propaganda and disinformation campaign in Ukraine, Russia is fighting to retain control of the story…
Space weather can affect satellites in a number of different ways, from frying electronics to increasing drag in the atmosphere.
From jamming satellite signals to spreading disinformation, Russia’s military has sophisticated technologies it’s bringing…
Most tech sector firms are stuck in a low- inclusion rut, and a disturbing set of firms are moving backward. A handful of…
NASA has only mapped 40% of the potentially dangerous asteroids that could crash into Earth. New projects will boost that…
Across the solar system, asteroids and comets crash into moons and planets every day. The rocket collision will provide…
What happens to the International Space Station when tensions on Earth rise? A space policy expert explains how the ISS…
Attacking your own side and blaming your foe has a long history and a firm grip on the popular imagination. But the internet…
Drug development is a long and costly process that often ends in failure. Improving the way potential drug candidates are…
A new study doubles the age of ancient DNA in sub-Saharan Africa, revealing how people moved, mingled and had children together…
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key cybersecurity tool for both attackers and defenders.