May 2, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you ...

The four-foot-tall Emperor penguin of Antarctica may be the most iconic member of this unique family of birds, but 17 other ...

A single psychedelic trip may cause physical changes in the brain that could explain why some people report psychological ...

The move follows an administration push for cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that it could ...

The world’s second-tallest tsunami wave on record tore through the remote Tracy Arm fjord in Alaska last August, leaving ...

New research reveals that Dante Alighieri's Inferno wasn't just a masterpiece of literature: it was a gedankenexperiment in impact physics. From multi-ring craters to shockwaves that reshaped the ...

Most researchers conduct their more disruptive work early in their careers, but as they age, they tend to abandon that ...

The impact of the loss of knowledge and research will be felt for decades — a legacy of Trump’s war on science.

The slide is part of ‘Powering the Future,’ a new permanent exhibit opening May 8 at the South Side museum. The exhibit is ...

Shark attacks happen each year. Though the majority of incidents occur due to mistaken identity, the attacks are a reminder ...

Makes sense: following a time-restricted eating regimen tends to mean you’ll eat less than you intend. If your eating window ...

What was the last time you noticed goosebumps on your skin? Goosebumps are a universal human experience, whether triggered by ...