Conservation
Real-Life Red-Nosed Reindeer Threatened by Warmer Arctic
With too much ice in some places and not enough in others, Canada’s Peary caribou is struggling. But new findings could aid recovery efforts
Climate
North Pole Temperatures May Soar to 50 Degrees above Normal
Behavior & Society
How to Convince Someone When Facts Fail
Arts & Culture
The Most Popular Science Stories of 2016
Space
Space
Earthrise Renewed
Cognition
Cognition
One Skeptical Scientist's Mindfulness Journey
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture
Seeing the Miracle of Existence in the Darkest of Times
Biology
Biology
All 2.3 Million Species Are Mapped into a Single Circle of Life
Cognition
Cognition
Some People's Brains Are Wired for Languages
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How to Convince Someone When Facts Fail
Why worldview threats undermine evidence
Pregnancy Causes Lasting Changes in a Woman's Brain
New mothers showed evidence of neural remodeling up to two years after giving birth
The Forgotten Life of Einstein's First Wife
She was a physicist, too—and there is evidence that she contributed significantly to his groundbreaking science
Canadian Scientists Warn U.S. Colleagues: Act Now to Protect Science under Trump
Back up data and speak out ahead of next month’s inauguration, they advise
Beware Bogus Theories of Sexual Orientation
A new battle over sexual orientation
Aging Is Reversible--at Least in Human Cells and Live Mice
Changes to gene activity that occur with age can be turned back, a new study shows
Special Report
Science and the Trump Presidency
Policy & Ethics
What to expect for climate change, health care, technology and more under the new administration
Infographic of the Week
Videos
How the Military Surveils Santa
In a Christmas tradition, the defense organization NORAD helps us keep track of Santa as he zips around the world delivering toys.
