After about two months of Martian days on the surface, NASA’s Phoenix robotic lander is well down the road to completing several important aspects of its mission.
The persistent myths, stigma and questions surrounding depression can make it hard to recognize, much less care for those afflicted with it—including ourselves.
What causes families to self-destruct, and how can the greater community help couples solve relationship problems and perhaps even prevent family violence?
Stanford neuroscientist William B. Hurlbut talks about his dealings with the Chinese researcher who created the world’s first gene-edited babies, and about the implications of that experiment.
Some of our favorite modern conveniences trace their origins to a chemistry lab. While they may make life easier today, future generations will pay a high price.
Insight Video: Many scientists are warning that the human footprint is one of indiscriminate destruction and possibly irretrievable loss. Are our days numbered?
Are bullying and being bullied just a natural part of growing up? Does dealing with bullies make children stronger, more resilient? While that view may be popular in some quarters, the latest research suggests that it’s anything but accurate.
From bribery and cronyism to counterfeit goods and money laundering, corruption touches every nation and every level of society. And it was predicted to be so.
International agencies calculate that nearly a billion people go hungry every day. What will it take to solve the perennial problem of inadequate food and fresh water in vast regions of the world?
Information revealed through the decoding of DNA 50 years ago has been astounding, but there is still much to be learned. Is science up to the challenge?
