Should you believe the findings of scientific studies? Amid current concerns about the public's trust in science, old ...

At the time, I shared the advice based on the recommendation of a performance coach and several sleep-deprived individuals who had given it a try. I’m happy to report science has now confirmed the ...

The proposal is President Trump’s most consequential step yet to derail federal climate efforts and appears to represent a shift toward outright denial of the scientific consensus. By Maxine Joselow ...

The three scientists joined the administration after it dismissed hundreds of experts who were assessing how global warming is affecting the country. By Maxine Joselow Reporting from Washington The ...

Humanity’s quest for knowledge is our most striking feature. No other animal asks why or how things work, but humans aren’t content to enjoy the world as it is. We must ask why and tinker to make ...

An experienced angler knows the best fishing starts early in the morning. Every weekday at daybreak, as I sift through a fresh batch of email, a figurative fishing expedition begins. And I’m the catch ...

Researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called 'forever chemicals.' A new ...

Unless you're a physicist, you've probably only encountered quantum mechanics on TV. And even when it was explained, you might've still been a little confused. The field of quantum mechanics was ...