Scientists have uncovered more than 1,700 new proteins that could have implications for human diseases, including cancer. Mostly very small, these proteins were found in what’s called the ‘dark ...

(Qi Yang/Moment/Getty Images) Sound waves already used in medical scans may have a surprising new target: viruses. In lab ...

This project is funded in part by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through Grant GBMF10224, and the National Science Foundation under Grant GBMF10224 to the National Academy of Sciences. Any ...

A routine experiment with a new single-cell DNA sequencing method turned into a surprising scientific twist when researchers ...

Colloquially, OCD is known as the doubting disorder. In his new book “How to Not Know,” Simone Stolzoff explores whether ...

As biotechnology becomes more routine, biosafety practices should account for what can persist after disposal—not only ...

Julia Bauman creates engaging short-form TikTok videos that make science topics accessible to a broad audience.

Chantle Edillor used a fascination with sourdough starters to pivot from studying human diseases to exploring yeast-based ...

Try these 4 outdoor science experiments for kids using simple materials. Perfect for spring and summer STEM learning.

National security, unlocked. Each Thursday, host Mary Louise Kelly and a team of NPR correspondents discuss the biggest national security news of the week. With decades of reporting from battlefields ...

Gibbons, a lifelong Worcester resident who is majoring in biomedical engineering and minoring in biology, shares her ...

As generative AI and large language models (LLMs) rapidly reshape the research landscape, psychological scientists are seeking guidance on how to responsibly integrate these tools into their work. The ...