Researchers studied fossils, well-preserved remains and even a single fingerprint to solve some of history’s long-standing mysteries this year.

All year long, these moments captivated the public, demonstrated dangerous trends, and pushed research and innovation forward ...

The Trump administration upended federal funding for all kinds of scientific pursuits, slashing budgets across agencies like NASA, NIH and NOAA. NPR's Rob Stein and Katia Riddle spoke to scientists ...

We carry these mixed feelings into 2026, which is slated to be another great—yet perhaps troubled—year for science. No list ...

Trump administration officials say changes to federal agencies engaged in science were made in the interests of better science that benefits more Americans. Many scientists we spoke with disagree.

As wellness advice floods social media, experts point to a short list of science-backed habits that improve health—and a few ...

Experts say the cuts to the federal workforce and climate science funding could cause decades of loss in human knowledge and discovery.

Students learn academic content because they need it to solve the problem in front of them. Math becomes a language for ...

As global lifespan extends, a shift in perspective is emerging at the intersection of biology, technology and self-care. A ...

Research shows that giving time, money or support to others is associated with benefits to well-being. But doing so isn’t always beneficial. Dr. Leana Wen explains.