Science

The science historian speaks openly about the effects of Trump’s research cuts, the rise of pseudoscience, and how the global web of disinformation is spun

A study finds that chatbots trained with more parameters have a greater environmental impact than smaller versions, despite producing similar results on less complex tasks

An analysis of thousands of people suggests that these strategies, especially eating every other day, are an alternative to traditional weight loss methods

Elon Musk’s space company was conducting a a static fire test of its spacecraft in Texas ahead of an upcoming flight test

DNA and protein analysis of a 146,000-year-old skull shows for the first time what the face of this species, which occupied much of Asia and left its genes in modern humans, was like

A single ‘Rugulopteryx okamurae’ can form up to 600 copies of itself, and its steady advance shows no signs of slowing, with devastating effects for local biodiversity

This distinctive feature could reveal information about an individual’s physical and mental health

The Montreal-based researcher, a pioneer in the neuroscience of music, claims the role of this discipline as a tool with therapeutic potential for communication and expression of emotions

A paper questions assumptions about ‘nonlocality,’ the instantaneous influence between particles at a distance, rekindling old questions about freedom of choice

Light pollution affects plants as if it were the Sun, accelerating the sprouting of leaves and postponing their fall

Near-death experiences and terminal lucidity raise questions about what we know about consciousness

The documentary ‘Sally’ revisits the story of the first American woman to go into space and the hurdles she faced back on Earth

The director of the Africa CDC believes the abrupt cutoff of Western aid will cause great suffering to Africans. At the same time, he sees it as an opportunity to emancipate the continent from foreign support

Scientists have observed these tiny particles in the intestine, in the liver… and even in the brain. Experts have evidence that microplastics can cause DNA damage 

Massive stars create heavy elements from lighter ones through fusion, eventually forging an iron core over millions of years. Then, in just a few seconds, the star blows up

A sweeping study in ‘Nature’ shows that boys start pulling ahead of girls despite no initial differences, and points to to sociocultural factors and educational practices

The biologist explains his latest discoveries, his new tattoo, his kidnapping, and his five rules for being creative

A new tool reveals the alleged cheating committed for years by the chemist, who was recently honored at the Kremlin

According to a new study, the animal, which had a varied herbivorous diet, barely chewed its food

A team of scientists studying nematodes has recorded unusual behavior that has never been seen before in nature

The photography and travel blog ‘Capture the Atlas’ has published its annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection with the 25 best snapshots of our galaxy from different parts of the world

Machine analysis of the handwriting on the manuscripts has recalibrated the dating of over 100 of them, rewriting the history of their origin

An experiment in mice has discovered that a mother’s iron deficiency alters sex determination. Until now, it was believed that only genetics defined this biological trait

Several studies link infections and dementia, although experts warn they are just one risk factor among many

The meeting of the American Society of Oncology focused on optimizing immunotherapy and other advanced treatments for improving survival