A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight ...

The invasive emerald ash borer, native to northeast Asia, has spread to 37 states over the past quarter century, killing nearly all of the ash trees it infests. But in Maine, a coalition of ...

The fuller context of R3’s proposals, as well as activities of another stealth startup with related goals, have not ...

Polling has consistently found that most people would prefer NASA spend money on things like monitoring climate change and averting asteroid collisions rather than human spaceflight.

A new research incubator model empowers early-career scientists to lead independent programs, bypassing traditional academic hurdles.

FDA weighs expanding dietary supplement ingredients as makers push peptides, probiotics and other wellness products amid calls to ease red tape and rules.

Literacy experts warn the state’s teacher training contains errors and outdated approaches that could sabotage a move to ...

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College basketball has been an opportunity to reach national heights for young and talented players, namely Stephen Curry at Davidson, Carmelo Anthony at Syracuse University and Anthony Davis at ...

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George Eliot saw literature as uniquely capable of extending our sympathies, but her work engaged deeply with scientific ...

Iran warned the U.S. against a ground invasion – including strikes on universities in the region – as diplomats gather in Pakistan in a push to end the war.