In medieval times, astrology was considered a serious science, a branch of astronomy. Curator Larisa Grollemond of the Getty Museum, walks us through the medieval zodiac and how someone’s sign ...

Purdue University’s College of Science is committed to the persistent pursuit of the mathematical and scientific knowledge that forms the very foundation of innovation. More than 340 tenure-track ...

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Although happiness can feel like an amorphous concept, science has explored key pieces of the experience, such as which choices, activities, and mindsets lead to fulfillment, common ...

For almost a century, Science News journalists have covered advances in science, medicine and technology for the general public, including the 1925 Scopes “monkey” trial, the advent of the ...

The WIRED conversation illuminates how technology is changing every aspect of our lives—from culture to business, science to design. The breakthroughs and innovations that we uncover lead to new ...

Much of what we take for granted today is a result of an interplay of fundamental science and technology, with each driving the other forward. Royal Society Modern inventions often rely on ...

A cutting-edge test is helping some doctors diagnose medical mysteries by analyzing DNA and RNA to detect a swath of viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. An unusual sea slug with a large hood, a ...

In whodunit scenarios, where it is unclear who is responsible for wrongdoing, forensic science often provides the key to solving the mystery. Forensic science is a practical academic discipline ...

Co-CEO John Brenkus has helped build BASE Productions according to his vision of allowing audiences to experience and appreciate the science behind the most extreme events. Brenkus plays an ...

May 14, 2024 — The latest 'Florida Climate Resilience Survey' found that 90% of Floridians believe that climate change is happening. Belief in human-caused climate change has surged among ...

That might have been considered science fiction 20 years ago, but scientists now warn that the film's terrifying plot could be coming true. In an open letter to Nordic policymakers, 44 of the ...