This week in science: what your brain's doing when you zone out; the world's largest spider web; game over for simulation ...

Science Week is back – and this year for its 30th anniversary, Science Week promises to be bigger and more curious than ever ...

Understanding ourselves and the world around us are some of the most profound questions everyone wrestles with. This ...

As the world approaches critical tipping points, a comprehensive global scientific report shows that resilience—the ability ...

From mini-brains and spider-inspired gloves to edible wolf apple coatings and microplastic-filled retinas, scientists are ...

Plateau reaffirms commitment to science-driven development By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos — The Plateau State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing peace and sustainable development ...

Every year, World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated on November 10. The day highlights the importance of science in society and the need for people's engagement in discussions about ...

We must resist the temptation to reinterpret the Bayh-Dole Act even in an effort to improve the affordability of and access ...

Ancient humans crossing the Bering Strait into the Americas carried more than tools and determination—they also carried a genetic legacy from Denisovans, an extinct human relative. A new study reveals ...

The lights in the auditorium darken. The cacophony of voices subsides. The enormous screen comes to life, displaying a satellite image of Australia and the scattering of islands directly to the north.