SCIENTISTS have long had cause to complain about how the public views them and their work. Complaints range from objections to denialism – “they don’t accept evolution” or “they won’t vaccinate” – to ...

Explore the evolution of science journalism and how 'this is cool' stories engage audiences effectively. Discover more! Jones says, "The really fulfilling stories are the ones that come, I think, ...

When commuters board a city bus in the Merrimack Valley or Worcester area, they are met with mini-science lessons created by a dozen local students. The students, who range in grades from kindergarten ...

Education about climate science is key to addressing global warming, because people who understand how human actions affect the climate can make more environmentally friendly decisions and advocate ...

A spider with extraordinary genitalia, a carnivorous caterpillar that wears its prey's body parts, and a tiny opossum are among the cool new species described by science in 2025.

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A couple of nights ago, I discovered a blog by Canadian science journalist Colin Schultz, who is doing a series of interviews with eminent science journalists including Carl Zimmer, Nicola Jones, ...

Deep Earth creepy crawlies, mushrooms making rain, and a Maya city buried in ash are just a few highlights from this year's collection of science stories. Clockwise from top left: Gaetan ...

Who hasn't wanted to be cool? We've all wanted to be cool. But research shows that it's not merely a shallow desire. Cool makes a difference in life. For instance, charismatic leaders bring out people ...

Take a look at the two water bottles below. The one on the left is pretty much your standard water bottle design: tall, clear, probably crinkly. The one on the right feels a bit less conventional, ...

Arachnophobia, coral reefs, artificial cells and strange amphibians starred in some of this year's science finds you might have missed. Clockwise from top left: Sciepro/Science Photo Library/Corbis; ...

Next week’s total solar eclipse isn’t just a chance to see a cool natural phenomenon, it’s a rare opportunity for all kinds of science experiments. The path of a total solar eclipse hasn’t touched the ...