A scientific journal has retracted a controversial study that hinted at the possibility of a bizarre life form ...

Analysis of U.S. policy documents reveals very little overlap in the science that Democrats and Republicans cite, deepening ...

The 1000 Genomes Project (2007–2015) collected DNA samples from diverse human populations across five continents to analyse genetic variation from humans across the globe. Using advanced sequencing ...

Scientists have tapped artificial intelligence and powerful computing to take a first step to speed up how quickly officials ...

As a veteran academic researcher, department chairperson and associate dean for research, I have seen this process play out from multiple perspectives – as a grant recipient, grant reviewer and ...

Where does scientific discovery happen, and why does it matter? A recent analysis by Amitabh Chandra, Harvard Kennedy School ...

A 12,000-year-old Alpine ice core reveals Europe once endured massive dust storms and sea salt surges—evidence of a radically ...

Since not every study can be replicated prior to publication, it’s important to conduct replications after studies are published. Replications help scientists understand how well research processes ...

Researchers have developed a powerful new tool that makes it easier to study the mix of cell types in human tissue, which is ...

Better assessment of stress and tailored approaches to combat it could give clinicians the tools they need to fend off lasting damage to health ...

Intermittent fasting diets appear to have similar benefits to traditional calorie-restricted diets for weight loss, suggests an analysis of trial evidence published by The BMJ on June 18.

Analysis of tooth rings uncovers smoking's enduring impact, offering new clues for forensic science by Northumbria University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors' notes ...