50 years ago, a drug that crippled a generation found new life as a leprosy treatment

In 1969, a drug that crippled a generation found new life as a treatment for leprosy.

A mysterious coral disease is ravaging Caribbean reefs

Scientists are racing to learn what’s behind a disease that’s “annihilating” whole coral species in hopes…

Here’s the science behind some of your favorite things to do in summer

Inject some science into your summer.

Some dog breeds may have trouble breathing because of a mutated gene

Norwich terriers don’t have flat snouts, but can suffer the same wheezing as bulldogs. It turns…

Fifty years ago, scientists were unlocking the secrets of bacteria-infecting viruses

In 1969, a bacteria-infecting virus held promise for unlocking the secrets of viral replication. Fifty years…

50 years ago, scientists were unlocking the secrets of bacteria-infecting viruses

In 1969, a bacteria-infecting virus held promise for unlocking the secrets of viral replication. Fifty years…

NSF science research funds are flowing again after the shutdown

Assessing the scope of the shutdown’s impact on NSF-funded science will be a long process.

Prosecco production takes a toll on northeast Italy’s environment

The soil in Northern Italy’s prosecco vineyards is washing away.

Known as the ‘mother of Hubble,’ astronomer Nancy Roman dies at 93

Astronomer Nancy Roman, the “mother of Hubble,” has died.

These 2018 findings could be big news — if they turn out to be true

Discoveries about fossils, the Big Bang and more could shake up the scientific world – if…