All year long, these moments captivated the public, demonstrated dangerous trends, and pushed research and innovation forward ...

Researchers studied fossils, well-preserved remains and even a single fingerprint to solve some of history’s long-standing mysteries this year.

We carry these mixed feelings into 2026, which is slated to be another great—yet perhaps troubled—year for science. No list ...

Immense progress in gene editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025 ...

Thirty years ago, astronomers weren’t sure planets beyond our solar system even existed. This year, NASA has confirmed its ...

The US administration is banking on public-private partnerships and an expanded workforce to deliver progress, but critics ...

Trump administration officials say changes to federal agencies engaged in science were made in the interests of better science that benefits more Americans. Many scientists we spoke with disagree.

This year, quantum science and computing came up a lot. There have been broad claims that quantum science and engineering could one day help cure diseases, design new materials, optimize supply chains ...

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

As global lifespan extends, a shift in perspective is emerging at the intersection of biology, technology and self-care. A ...

A selection of science-based books from the year that together shine new light on who we are and why we think and act as we do.

Research shows that giving time, money or support to others is associated with benefits to well-being. But doing so isn’t always beneficial. Dr. Leana Wen explains.