Chris Kaelin, a geneticist at Stanford Medicine, found himself thinking about cats. Not just any cats, but the loud, lovable, ...

Taking a deep breath restores the ideal “layering” of lung fluids, according to a new experiment.

There is no problem in principle for machines to design other machines, for systems to generate other systems, and so on ...

In an era where headlines—not just hypotheses—shape science, visibility can elevate—or endanger. From de-extinction startups to CRISPR livestreams, scientists now navigate peer review, public scrutiny ...

It’s Nightmare on Nerd Street—and your science-inspired Halloween costume could win SciFri’s first-ever costume contest.

History meets the 21st century in this Croatian city. You'll find many fun things to do in Zagreb both in the Lower and Upper ...

Clemson safety Ronan Hanafin, a native of Burlington, Mass., expected a lot of family and friends at the Boston College game.

The race is on to harness the near-infinite power of nuclear fusion—by building a star on Earth. And scientists are closer ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Spiti, India's first high-altitude Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, now joins UNESCO's World Network. This designation elevates Spiti beyond an adventure spot to a fragile, recognized landscape ...

Hushpuppies come to the table like little golden orbs of corn-flavored happiness, each one a perfect vehicle for tartar sauce transportation. French fries maintain their structural integrity even ...

As requested by the General Assembly, the United Nations Secretary-General has launched an open call for candidates to serve on the Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial ...