You've heard of the genome, and possibly the proteome – all the proteins in the human body. But have you heard about…
A weather expert explains where petrichor – that pleasant, earthy scent that accompanies a storm's first raindrops…
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The Swift Observatory passed a milestone: 1 million snapshots of the universe. These exquisite and revealing pictures have…
A standard element of international humanitarian law since 1899 should guide countries as they consider banning lethal autonomous…
For several billion people mosquitoes are more than a nuisance--they transmit deadly diseases. Now genetic modification…
Helium lifts balloons and makes our voices squeak. But its supply on Earth is finite and is critical for modern industrial…
The strengths of social media are also its weaknesses. Facebook must acknowledge that it has transformed from a startup…
Nineteen months in, Trump has nominated a candidate to fill the empty science adviser position. History demonstrates that…
A geologist explains the basics about these elements, which are crucial for modern electronics.
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An evolutionary biologist visits the remote jungle mountaintop where a little-known naturalist wrote his insightful paper…
As retro video games become more popular, research suggests players could be looking for nostalgia – and the psychological…
When you engage in recreational gambling, you're not simply playing against the odds – you're battling an enemy…
The most common explanation for obesity is overeating calorie-rich foods and a sedentary lifestyle. But new studies suggest…
While they may talk about 'free speech,' businesses make decisions about their content based on a very different…
The tasks of fatherhood are changing, but society's expectations haven't caught up. Many dads use online discussion…
Technological professionals are the first, and last, lines of defense against the misuse of technology.