Looking at the latest science can help you make informed decisions, but it’s important to look at the broader context and assess the strength of the evidence when using science to inform decisions.

Nearly half of our daily activities are performed out of habit, occurring with minimal conscious thought. These automated behavioral patterns, ranging from morning routines to evening scrolling, ...

Bright flecks of burning wood stream through the smoky air and toward a hapless house. Before the one-story structure, the glowing specks, each merely centimeters in size, seem insignificant. But each ...

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 16: University of California, Santa Cruz, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics Dr. Natalie Batalha talks about advances in the study of exoplanets made possible by the ...

Today’s post is the latest in a series examining how teachers can help students see how learning about science and math are relevant to their lives. Today’s post will focus on science. Bertha Vazquez ...

Large language models like ChatGPT display conversational skills, but the problem is they don’t really understand the words they use. They are primarily systems that interact with data obtained from ...

Scientists are certain that it’s only a matter of time before the next pandemic strikes. Pathogens jump regularly from animals to humans. But the risks that such zoonoses pose can be reduced. What do ...