Stories by Megha Satyanarayana

These young scientists are making waves in their own ways. Keep an eye on them—great things are ahead

On safeguarding independent research in the age of big tech

Making catalysts used in industrial processes hardier and more effective

Creating AI platforms to discover new therapeutics

Characterizing the “Little Red Dots” to decipher the beginnings of galaxies

The M.I.T. professor and expert on innovation on why science is worth celebrating

The governor of California, where science and technology are large parts of the economy, on finding the balance in innovation between taking risks and being reckless

Three scientists, including one from the U.S., share the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing “metal-organic frameworks,” versatile molecular cages that can trap contaminants, store energy and possibly deliver drugs to specific areas of the body

On Thursday Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., about vaccines and turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Health experts responded to Kennedy’s claims on social media in disbelief and anger

Bucking national trends in childhood vaccination rates, more teens are getting recommended shots, including for measles and whooping cough

Science is key to diplomacy, unity and democracy. What the Trump administration is trying to do to it will weaken the U.S.

The billionaires behind Facebook and Google can do more than hand out glitzy awards for science. They should fund the research the Trump administration has canned

Becoming the first state to ban fluoride is going to cost Utah, both financially and dentally

By going after Social Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Education, Donald Trump is signaling his belief that having “good genes” means not having a disability

About 20 people die every day in the U.S. after being hit by a car. To make walking safer, we need a big cultural shift in how we view pedestrian safety

They may tell us they hate chores, but kids who help around the house report feeling accomplished and competent, not to mention happy

Climate change is real. Dismantling our federal weather agency won’t change that

Many people are concerned about microplastics reaching our brain—but few realize how this connects with petroleum production and the climate crisis

Opting against vaccines may uphold ideas of personal freedom, but it has doomed the county at the center of the Texas measles outbreak

A federal commission to examine U.S. chronic disease could undercut real treatment for kids with depression, ADHD and other mental health challenges

There is nothing wrong with quieter, introverted kids. Recognizing what makes them tick can help them confidently navigate an extroverted world

New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act

Bird flu is infecting more people than we think. We need to stop it now before a new pandemic begins

Even among hundreds of people, experiencing an eclipse is a joyous solitude