Reports

Which 10 disruptive solutions are now poised to change the world?

What to expect for climate change, health care, technology and more under the administration

On Tuesday, nine states will be voting on whether to legalize pot for medical or recreational use. Here’s the latest on the research and controversy …

Governmental manipulation of news; scientists who won't speak about their work; and research the public never sees

The writings of H. G. Wells—born in 1866—launched a genre and inspired the iconic Star Trek series, 50 years old today. Dig in to all …

We have changed the world irrevocably and may soon transform ourselves as a species. Here's a status report on the human experiment

Will better training and coaching lead to new records, or do drugs and technology determine the score? Explore the science of the Games with these …

In the 20 years since Dolly the sheep’s birth, the still controversial technology is making advances. These articles cover the latest developments

Ten technologies that showcase the power of innovation to improve lives, transform industries and safeguard our planet

With hurricane season upon us, dig into the science of monster storms and weird weather with this collection of articles

Beyond chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, doctors are uncovering new ways to harness the power of the patient’s immune system to combat cancer

From the psychology of violent extremism to cracking encrypted communications, counterterrorism efforts rely on the latest scientific research

All you need to know about the ripples in spacetime detected by LIGO

What we're learning about the rules of attraction, from online dating to maintaing a healthy marriage

The mosquito-borne disease is spreading across the globe and has been linked to alarming birth defects and an autoimmune disease that can cause paralysis. Scientific …

Pushed out of their homeland by war and drought, Syrians seek a better future abroad 

This week, at an international summit in Washington D.C., scientists debated the use of easy new ways to alter human DNA, which could cure diseases …

World leaders at the U.N. climate conference are trying for the 21st time to limit greenhouse gas emissions. Here's how they can finally reach meaningful …

10 big advances that will improve life, transform computing and maybe even save the planet

Six $3-million prizes awarded to advances in neutrino particle physics, topology, optogenetics and more

Gun-control laws and ownership restrictions are changing but clearly remain insufficient to bring our rates of gun deaths down to levels found in nearly all …

What happens when you put the life of the mind and the problems of a global civilization in a jar and shake it? The powerful …

From world-changing inventions to discoveries that shaped our understanding the natural world, a look back at the evolution of the oldest continuously published magazine in …

In the 10 years since this deadly storm, which also came in as one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history, the nation’s leaders …