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This Pew Research Center report looks at Americans’ views on scientists and scientific research. Why did we do this? Pew Research Center does research to help the public, media and decision-makers ...

Dr. Shech is a professor of philosophy who specializes in the philosophy of science. As popular mistrust of expert opinion grows, we increasingly encounter the following skeptical argument about ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Thankfully, we can still turn to our bookshelves — and podcasts — to ground us. We tapped science doyenne Alie ...

From “experimental archaeology” to the mysterious appeal of exploration, the wide-ranging subjects detailed in these titles captivated Smithsonian magazine’s science contributors this year Joe Spring, ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

When the United States faced the looming threat of World War II in the 1930s, it bet big on science — and won. The nation invested billions of dollars in research at universities and in industry. That ...

In an era where technology plays a pivotal role in education, platforms that combine learning with engagement are increasingly vital. One such platform is BrainPop, an interactive educational tool ...

Dr. Frank is a professor of astrophysics at the University of Rochester. A few years ago, on a flight, I was seated next to a man in his mid-20s. He looked at the astrobiology textbook I was reading ...

Australian brain cancer researchers have achieved a global-first, using an innovative process to learn how a new drug suppresses tumour activity and provides hope to patients with low-grade gliomas ...

Aaron E. Carroll, a pediatrician, is president and CEO of AcademyHealth, a nonpartisan group that advances evidence-based health policy. The Trump administration’s 2025 budget proposed slashing the ...

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as called for in President Trump’s recent Executive Order, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios issued guidance to federal agencies on ...