Reports

As Ebola outbreaks occur again and again, the scramble for answers and medications is ongoing

How smart urban planning and design can help people and the planet

How emerging diseases in a changing world jeopardize public health, and what can be done

Discover the physics of snowboarding, curling and skating, get inside the minds of athletes, and explore all things Olympics

Students across the U.S. are in jeopardy, but smart policies can help schools

The science behind the powerful storms that have thrashed the Caribbean and U.S. coasts

Millions of people will view this spectacular event in person. Will you be one of them?

The debate over so-called "net neutrality" has raged for more than a decade between tech entrepreneurs and the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) who deliver digital …

Which 10 disruptive solutions are now poised to change the world?

What to expect for climate change, health care, technology and more under the new administration

On Tuesday, nine states will be voting on whether to legalize pot for medical or recreational use. Here’s the latest on the research and controversy …

Governmental manipulation of news; scientists who won't speak about their work; and research the public never sees

The writings of H. G. Wells—born in 1866—launched a genre and inspired the iconic Star Trek series, 50 years old today. Dig in to all …

We have changed the world irrevocably and may soon transform ourselves as a species. Here's a status report on the human experiment

Will better training and coaching lead to new records, or do drugs and technology determine the score? Explore the science of the Games with these …

In the 20 years since Dolly the sheep’s birth, the still controversial technology is making advances. These articles cover the latest developments

Ten technologies that showcase the power of innovation to improve lives, transform industries and safeguard our planet

With hurricane season upon us, dig into the science of monster storms and weird weather with this collection of articles

Beyond chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, doctors are uncovering new ways to harness the power of the patient’s immune system to combat cancer

From the psychology of violent extremism to cracking encrypted communications, counterterrorism efforts rely on the latest scientific research

All you need to know about the ripples in spacetime detected by LIGO

What we're learning about the rules of attraction, from online dating to maintaing a healthy marriage

The mosquito-borne disease is spreading across the globe and has been linked to alarming birth defects and an autoimmune disease that can cause paralysis. Scientific …