Trump tried to gut science research funding. Courts and Congress have rebuffed him.

Scientists' worst fears about Trump's cuts to research funding haven't come to pass, thanks to several legal challenges and ...
Live Science

Science news this week: Anomalies inside Earth, leak on Artemis II, and how psychedelics may help treat PTSD

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the ...

The science behind why some auroras have such stunning wave patterns

Auroras are nature’s most special light show: when charged particles from the sun hit our atmosphere, they can generate bright colors that dance across the night sky near the Earth’s poles. Auroras ...
Live Science

Science news this week: 'Cloud People' tomb found in Mexico, pancreatic cancer breakthrough, and the AI swarms poised to take over social media

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
NatureOpinion

I know science can’t fix the world — here’s why I do it anyway

For many years, like most of my peers, I thought that science was part of the solution. More knowledge and innovation would ...

In Science We Trust. Or Do We?

Readers respond to a guest essay about the methods and reliability of science. Also: Opioid addiction; judges and presidents; ...

From ski jumps and sliding bobsleds to engineering snow, here are 5 essential reads on the science of the Winter Olympics

Thousands of the world’s best athletes will flock to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo in Italy in February 2026 for the 25th ...
Phys.org

Science is best communicated through identity and culture: How researchers are ensuring STEM serves their communities

Lived experiences shape how science is conducted. This matters because who gets to speak for science steers which problems are prioritized, how evidence is translated into practice and who ultimately ...