Society & Policy

Therapies tailored to an individual's particular genetic makeup could be highly effective—but they could also be too expensive for many of those whose DNA donations go into creating the treatments

Among its goals, the coalition of countries, including the U.S., wants an agreement that the world must aim as soon as possible to hold global warming to 1.5-degree Celsius and work toward a long-term low-carbon future

The use of aborted fetal tissue has sparked controversy in the U.S., but many scientists say it is essential for studies of HIV, development and more

Greenhouse gas emissions fail to rise for once

An analysis determines that many road-building projects in Africa would bring only modest benefits to people, while devastating the environment. Christopher Intagliata reports

Scientists can provide the info to make sure that the correct areas are chosen for protection to help ensure the continued robustness of a region's biodiversity

Research shows that females are perceived as less “creative” in many contexts

Better equipment, visibility allow University of Hawaii researchers to map and photograph planes lost during the December 7, 1941 bombing

James Hansen and other climate scientists argue for more reactors to cut coal consumption

Existing treatments for victims of single-event trauma are insufficient for migrants with mental health problems, experts say

Expected ruling could prevent 18 states from collecting health care information from certain employee health plan administrators

Individual countries may protect migratory birds but the great length of their journeys are endangered