In recent years, science has quietly shaped how people communicate, receive medical care, predict the weather and protect digital information ...

In this excerpt from KCUR's podcast "Seeking A Scientist," host Kate the Chemist set out to understand the science behind everyday stress and some helpful ways to cope. Are you feeling stressed? If ...

Kevin McCain, Ph.D., a philosopher at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was struck with the same question of understanding life and chose to unravel the answer through a scientific lens. As a ...

One of the imperative tasks of our day is to interpret the purposes, methods and results of science in such wise that this greatest adventure of the human spirit may be “understanded of the people.” ...

A new framework for understanding the nonmonotonic temperature dependence and sign reversal of the chirality-related ...

Artifacts from the Iron Age have revealed an intense historical magnetic anomaly in the Middle East. Could using a similar approach elsewhere help us unravel the mysteries of Earth's magnetic field?

Our overlapping Trump and COVID eras have seen a fairly sharp downturn in public trust in scientists. Around one in 10 Americans report less support for science now than they did before COVID. That ...

Discover how credibility theory helps actuaries use historical data to estimate risks and set insurance premiums; learn how ...

A supercell is a thunderstorm with a rotating updraft, which is classified as a mesocyclone. The rotating updraft is what sets a supercell apart from a typical thunderstorm. In order for a supercell ...

In recent years, JupyterLab has rapidly become the tool of choice for data scientists, machine learning (ML) practitioners, and analysts worldwide. This powerful, web-based integrated development ...

After a snowstorm, there is chemistry happening under your feet and your tires.

“Everyone thinks they’re on this big journey now,” Debbie said, refilling her glass. “I’ve had it with the journey. I’ve had it with you people.” “I don’t think I’m on a journey,” Burt said.