Opinion

Black holes in the extraordinarily distant cosmos are out of tune with their host galaxies, offering insights into their formation

Conspiracy theories and, relatedly, antigovernment sentiment could prove toxic to any factual and scientific discussion of unidentified anomalous phenomena

In Iran and elsewhere, governments restrict Internet access to restrict freedoms. Companies that launch communications satellites can ensure a free and open Internet for all

Laws that gut science classes of social context and inclusive design jeopardize progress towards equitable science

Partisan desires to see opponents harmed has created a vibrant demand for promises of candidate cruelty in the U.S.

A pilot program for high schoolers offers a blueprint in getting students involved in cutting-edge particle physics research

TRAPPIST-1 could make or break the extended push to make red dwarfs an astrobiological priority

The pandemic provided a natural experiment, one that suggests fewer people in jail does not lead to more crime

Only 1.1 percent of autistic adults in the U.S. access key publicly funded employment services. A broken disability service system is why

A recent examination of Vivitrol’s clinical trial data uncovered many hidden overdoses. Its preferential use in the criminal justice system must stop

Healthy oceans are central to the well-being of both our species and our entire planet

Artificial intelligence systems in health care must be trained on the data of lived experience to prevent bias and disparities