Scientists are crucial voices in the public debate about wicked problems—societal-scale, high-stakes issues with no clear ...

Sometimes the most powerful lines are the ones we can’t see. Imagine standing on a tiny island in Southeast Asia. The sun is setting, casting golden light over the forest. You spot a cockatoo, native ...

He reiterated the commission’s dedication to leveraging available technology to obtain accurate, real-time data for efficient boundary definition.

Scientists still disagree on whether viruses are truly alive or not. What scientists can agree on is that a virus adapts to new conditions, evolves and sometimes harms humans. It is also an infectious ...

The boundary between being alive and dead is a concept with no specific criteria. So to help you think about whether viruses are alive, I will talk you through some of the different definitions of ...

A new definition of dyslexia is needed to more accurately describe the learning disorder and give those struggling with dyslexia the specific support they require, says new research.

A new definition of dyslexia is needed to more accurately describe the learning disorder and give those struggling with dyslexia the specific support they require, suggests new research.

The Planetary Boundaries framework is a pivotal tool for tackling the climate crisis and safeguarding humanity’s future on Earth. For the first time, the full story of the Planetary ...

Science Sessions Podcast: Petri Toiviainen, Iballa Burunat, and Daniel Levitin describe the neuroscience of how musicians and nonmusicians perceive boundaries within pieces of music.

Since then, Science on Taps and other “science cafés” have become popularized within the academic community. From Boston to Panama City, Science on Tap programs have become popular places for ...

Vaccine skeptics have said changes were introduced to "accommodate" the shortcomings of the COVID-19 vaccines.