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An interstellar probe could help scientists answer fundamental questions about how the Sun influences Earth, space and other planets in the solar system.
The number of patients prescribed hormonal therapy plummeted after 2002, due to findings experts have since questioned. With better understanding, more and more people are using these treatments.
The Pop-Tart teaches an entrepreneurial lesson: While first movers may have an advantage, a fast follower often wins the game in the long run.
A new database of AI tools could help social scientists revolutionize the way they do their research, from scanning large datasets to aiding in literature reviews.
The story of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius is no longer one of annihilation; it also includes the people who managed to escape the city.
Romantic attraction is driven by a complex set of factors, including who people grow up around and what is familiar and comfortable to them. But discriminatory laws also play a role.
Are concerns about Supreme Court justices’ ethics an old problem, a new one, political gamesmanship, or something more serious? Yes to all of it.
Increased mistrust of the US medical profession and higher mortality rates are two consequences of the lack of Black doctors.
AI has learned the ins and outs of proteins. Gene editing gives scientists control of life’s molecular machinery. Together they could lead to a revolution in biotechnology.
For a more nuanced view, dig beneath the numbers that make the news.
Researchers find a relationship between population declines in rural areas and support for populist radical right parties in 28 EU countries.
From culture shock to a lack of family support, slow progress on diversity in police recruitment reflects real challenges in a tough field.
People with diabetes are about twice as likely to become seriously ill with COVID-19 compared with those who don’t have diabetes.
In its bankruptcy filing, the Romance Writers of America blamed ‘disputes concerning diversity, equity and inclusion’ for its membership declining by an astounding 80%.
The twists and turns of teenage years take on new meaning in these 5 books about LGBTQ+ youth.
Even in a concrete jungle like Los Angeles, wild species show up in surprising places. New research identifies the types of wildlife that best tolerate urban development.
It’s hard to start living on your own after turning 18 and aging out of foster care.
The image of a kneeling person in chains was first used in a seal commissioned by the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, established by English Quakers in 1787.
Biden’s executive order won’t apply to undocumented minors who enter the US alone. And the order will require the help of Mexico and other countries.
Giraffe necks are a hot topic among biologists. A new study contradicts an older theory that says male giraffes need long necks to fight over mates.
Colorado’s governor signed two new bills enforcing stricter requirements for the state’s funeral homes and staff after cases of mishandling human remains.
Tickets are going for as high as $40,000 on the secondary market.
Cuban has yo-yoed on and off the US list of state sponsors of terrorism. Is the Biden administration changing that?
A risk expert explains how to read the heat index and interpret extreme heat warnings, and how to stay safe.