Anti-Vaccine Movement Could Prolong Coronavirus Pandemic, Researchers Warn
Studies of social networks show that opposition to vaccines is small but far-reaching—and growing
Studies of social networks show that opposition to vaccines is small but far-reaching—and growing
RNA sequencing has shown a previously unknown dimension to the way malignant cells work—which could lead to novel treatments
Researchers are making use of an unprecedented opportunity to study the cathedral's innards
The theory, which emerged in the 1970s as a way to unify the fundamental forces of nature, has profoundly shaped the landscape of particle physics
A new experiment hints at surprising hidden mechanics of quantum superpositions
A new paper uses the Schrödinger equation to describe debris disks around stars and black holes—and provides an object lesson about what “quantum” really means
Researchers create a bizarre effect once thought to only occur in intense gravitational fields
Researchers at IBM assembled the fragile molecule atom-by-atom using a specialized microscope
New insights might help unravel key secrets about safeguarding mitochondria
Combining the best of analog and digital approaches could yield a full-scale multipurpose quantum computer
The familiar H2O molecule may take a strange, ringlike form
Understanding the role of state-sanctioned killing does more than illuminate the social evolution of “premodern” cultures
New materials make prototype lithium–air batteries more durable
The emergence of politically sophisticated societies may be assisted by faith in supernatural spirits but does not require "big god" religion
In a chapter excerpted from his new book, science writer Philip Ball describes “Aryan physics” and other ludicrous ideas that accompanied the rise of Adolf Hitler
The spectacular reaction of alkali metals with water was poorly understood despite being a staple of chemistry classes
An "essentially unbeatable" algorithm for Texas hold 'em points to strategies for solving real-life problems without having complete information
Maryam Mirzakhani is among four young researchers to win the 2014 Fields medals, which are awarded every four years
Better detection by the brain could explain why low-pitched notes carry the beat across musical cultures
Nanobeads of reflective silica give this mollusk its glow, not bioluminescence
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