Why this warmer world is not just a passing phase

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses climate change and the uncertainty of science.

You’re only as old as you perceive yourself to be

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses how people’s attitudes about aging can impact our physical health.

Celebrating scientists who ask big questions

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses scientists who are asking important questions for society.

Introducing the Transparency Project

The Transparency Project aims to be more open and accountable to readers by explaining key coverage…

Seeing very far away and hitting closer to home

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the first-ever image of a black hole and what can…

The delight of discovering an asteroid that spits

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses recent news about the asteroid Bennu and Kuiper Belt–object Ultima…

The science of CBD lags behind its marketing

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the lack of scientific research on CBD.

Scientists set sail for the elusive island of stability

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the search for the island of stability and the future…

Brain discoveries open doors to new treatments

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses the history of neuroscience and new techniques scientists are using…

We spent New Year’s Eve in the Kuiper Belt

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses Science News' coverage of NASA's New Horizons spacecraft's flyby of…