Space
Juno Reveals Jupiter's Deep Secrets
Plumes of ammonia and quirky magnetic fields are among the surprises from the spacecraft’s first science results
Weather
NOAA Forecasts Busy Hurricane Season for Atlantic
Medicine
Marijuana Treatment Reduces Severe Epileptic Seizures
Climate
Because It's Not There: Climbers May Face Danger If Everest's Hillary Step Collapsed
Weather
Weather
Scientists at Work: Forecasting the Atlantic Hurricane Season
Climate
Climate
Will Carbon Capture and Storage Ever Work?
The Body
The Body
Want to Lose Weight? What You Need to Know about Eating and Exercise
Public Health
Public Health
Drop in Cases of Zika Threatens Large-Scale Trials
Cognition
Cognition
Humans Are Not the Only Creatures Who Mourn
Most Popular
Climate Change Is Turning Antarctica Green
A new study has found a steady growth of moss in Antarctica over the last 50 years
Trees in Eastern U.S. Head West as Climate Changes
Breaking from the general poleward movement of many species, flowering trees take an unexpected turn
Will Tesla's Tiles Finally Give Solar Shingles Their Day in the Sun?
Elon Musk bets homeowners will pay a premium for resilient panels that look like an ordinary roof
Bizarre Star Dims Again, and Astronomers Scramble to Catch It in the Act
A new observing campaign aims to understand a star that some have suggested might even host an alien civilization
Fidget Toys Aren't Just Hype
Despite sometimes being an annoying distraction for others, fidget items can have some practical uses for adults
Are Cats Responsible for "Cat Ladies"?
The strange neuroscience of “Toxo”
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
Wing Windows Reveal Insect Origami
Ladybird beetle wings fold themselves into a tidy package after flight, and now scientists understand how it works.
