A growing minority believes it’s a mistake to tie so many mathematical formulas to the famed 3.14... value. Another value, ...

Past research has shown that even though science is commonly viewed as essential for effective policymaking, Democrats and ...

Computational biologist Brandon Ogbunu explores and writes about the intersection of science, society, and culture. We spoke ...

Two decades ago, the International Astronomical Union—which defines and names celestial bodies—redefined the criteria for ...

All of us can choose to consider facts, not vibes, in our next decision. One simple hack is go and look up some easily accessible peer-reviewed studies, says science journalist and author Helen Pearso ...

The problematic use of guest editors was spotlighted last week when a genetics journal retracted nearly an entire special ...

In her first interview, Mel Curth spoke with The Oklahoman about Samantha Fulnecky's essay on gender norms that sparked a ...

Failure is part and parcel of research, but discussing it sometimes seems to be taboo in science. It doesn’t need to be.

Los Angeles public schools are limiting computer use in classrooms over health concerns. But experts say that approach is ...

The fellowship will support Rogers’ research on U.S. political polarization and enable him to bring together researchers to ...