Renowned genetics researcher Craig Venter died on April 29, 2026, at the age of 79. We remember his scientific contributions.

A new series from “On the Media” traces the mistrust and conspiracy theories that have plagued FEMA since its founding in ...

Birds are living dinosaurs whose ancestors include T. rex and giant penguins. Understanding their past can help us imagine ...

Measuring microplastics can be hard, partly because they're everywhere—including the lab. One researcher is working on ...

A recent executive order issued by President Trump aims to fast-track research for psychedelics, including ibogaine. What is ...

On May 29 we'll discuss Wilson's book, "Hole in the Sky" and his life as an author, robotics engineer, and Cherokee citizen.

What do cats and dogs hear that we don't? Plus, what a “smell map” of the receptors in a mouse nose tells us about this sense ...

In “The Story of Birds,” the familiar creatures in our skies and backyards are reintroduced as the last surviving dinosaurs.

The LuSEE-Night mission would place a small radio telescope on the far side of the moon to listen for signals of the cosmic ...

Everyday DNA mutations can help us understand immune function and aging—and even mitigate harm caused by some inherited ...

Maine shows how public mobilization is making a difference in determining where data centers go, and how they impact local ...