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The galaxy is teeming with planets. Scientists are straining to peer into their atmospheres to seek signs of extraterrestrial life
The discovery of element 117 filled the last remaining gap in the periodic table as we know it. But even as it is being completed, the table may be losing its power
A new understanding of the blood-brain barrier as a living, mutable organ may revolutionize the treatment of diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer's
A new version of quantum theory sweeps away the bizarre paradoxes of the microscopic world. The cost? Quantum information exists only in your imagination
Scientists have compiled evidence-based tactics for building resilience. Among them: rethink adversity, forge close friendships and tackle novel challenges
To keep the Web from collapsing under the weight of ever more data, the network needs to radically change the way it handles information, says the head of Bell Labs Research
Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is being explored as a therapeutic tool to improve the lives of people with a life-threatening illness
Trees tell a tale of changing climate
New York City and the entire U.S. East Coast could face frequent destruction unless the region takes significant preventative measures
Ketamine, an anesthetic and illicit party drug, is emerging as a fast-acting antidepressant
Even subtle reminders of prejudice against one's sex, race or religion can hinder performance in school, work and athletics. Researchers have found new ways to reverse and prevent this effect
Around 250 million years ago animals in the seas began to diversify with gusto. Remarkably, the evolution of minute plants known as phytoplankton probably powered that dramatic explosion
In the chemistry of life, left-handed amino acids are the rule. Why does nature make so many exceptions?
Digital simulations have become so powerful that companies send their products through the wringer—sometimes literally—before ever building a prototype
Scientists have concocted mental fitness regimens to strengthen weak thinking skills in students—in effect, making kids smarter
Will 3-D printing transform conventional manufacturing?
A chain reaction of toxic proteins may help explain Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other killers—an insight that could lead to desperately needed new treatment options
Scientists are building the next generation of atomic-scale devices
The surface of Mars changes all the time. Is flowing water one of the causes?
Seven next-generation materials promise to change the way the world is made
The pathogens of land animals are spreading to the oceans, threatening otters, seals, whales, coral and other sea creatures
The peculiar psychology of war likely holds answers for avoiding future atrocities
Humans and robots will work elbow to elbow on the shop floor, but you'll be surprised by who's giving the orders
DNA analyses find that early Homo sapiens mated with other human species and hint that such interbreeding played a key role in the triumph of our kind
New medicines for multiple sclerosis have made a big difference in patients' lives, but a breakthrough in therapy may require rethinking the origins of the disease
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