Scientists may have caught their first glimpse of dark matter - the mysterious substance thought to hold the universe together.

A chilling 1960 scientific study predicted the world would end on Nov. 13, 2026, due to overpopulation.

A hidden band between violet and blue keeps animals’ eyesight perfect—but lightbulbs don’t emit it.

Even the most adept researchers may not know exactly what they do to get successful results. An A.I. model is trying to ...

Alzheimer’s isn’t just one problem—it’s a tangled mix of biology, aging, and overall health. That’s why drugs targeting a single factor have fallen short, even as new treatments show modest benefits.

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AI has already proved itself a valuable scientific tool. Could it take on a more central role in the research process? AI companies frequently invoke the possibility of AI-enabled scientific discovery ...

Inside the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency, scientists say they’re under pressure to alter safety reviews of chemicals commonly found in consumer products like household ...

Currently popular biographies of famous scientists may demotivate—rather than inspire—children's desire to study or pursue careers in science, according to researchers who studied the messages in 422 ...