Only one way to learn the answer; this August join The Science Storyteller Iris van Zelst at the Edinburgh Fringe on a journey of scientific curiosity! From the pages of the well-known children’s ...

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Cancer develops when the body's systems for controlling cell growth break down, allowing cells to multiply unchecked. Texas A&M researchers have identified two naturally occurring molecules that ...

Each year, two students from the Adams County 4-H program are selected to represent the area and honored as “golden clovers.” ...

When grizzly bears clamber onto the talus slopes high in Glacier National Park, they're searching for an abundant, fatty meal ...

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Researchers at the University of Minnesota claim to have created the first synthetic cell. They are calling it SpudCell, hoping it will be a landmark in biological engineering.

As alluded to, Popinchalk’s remarks are part of a larger conversation about how scientifically grounded Project Hail Mary really is, and experts suggest the answer falls somewhere in between. A ...

Throughout history, people have come up with surprising ways to beat the heat that actually work. By Hiroko Tabuchi Long before air-conditioning, people around the world came up with ingenious ways to ...

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It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So every month, we highlight a handful of the best stories that nearly ...

Fans collected through Project Cool 2026 will benefit seniors served by Good Samaritan Community Services and Meals on Wheels, helping provide relief during periods of extreme summer temperatures.