It wasn’t until the 1950 establishment of the National Science Foundation (NSF), the largest funding source for basic ...

Nematodes have oily surfaces that impact survival and interactions, offering insights into evolution and parasite control. A ...

Research teams have developed a new approach to identifying the chemical composition of preservation fluids in historic jars ...

New research shows that fluctuating environmental conditions helped chemical mixtures self-organize and evolve in structured ...

The non-descript, pill-shaped cell is why we understand fundamental life processes (think DNA replication and transcription).

Researchers present an alternative to the long-held “hard steps” theory to explain the evolution of complex life, suggesting ...

Coop and Chris explore the world of marketable plastic goodies and how anime can turn out to be a half-hour toy commercial. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the participants in this ...

The discovery that farming might not have been the catalyst for civilisation means we must completely rethink the timeline of the first complex societies ...

Earth Commission Report1 provides major new insights into the potential for the transgression of Earth-system boundaries ...

The overhaul of US science kicked off within hours of Trump’s inauguration on 20 January, when he signed dozens of executive ...

Animals are not just inhabitants of the natural world -- they are its architects. A new study has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from vast termite mounds visible ...

A new study uncovers different ways we seek out information and why they might matter for our well-being and our societies.