Scientists have uncovered a surprising secret hidden inside fat cells that could reshape how we think about obesity and metabolic disease. A protein called HSL, long believed to simply release stored ...

Plant scientist Dario Leister and his team are investigating how cyanobacteria adapt to rapidly changing light intensities.

Scientists may have uncovered a surprising secret behind why life exists at all. A new study suggests that the Universe’s ...

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The impact of the loss of knowledge and research will be felt for decades — a legacy of Trump’s war on science.

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The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could ...

In Rough Edges, Mike Rothschild writes about fringe groups, conspiracy theories and how the Internet broke our brains. This ...

Packing efficiently isn’t just about saving space—it’s about reducing stress and improving your entire travel experience. Small changes in how you organize your bag can make a noticeable difference.

Improved methods for social and behavioral sciences research could help enhance public trust in science, says a new study that investigated the robustness of data analysis to understand whether it ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Across the Trump administration, agencies have committed to a supposed “gold standard” of science. Critics, ...

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