Feeding kids a healthy lunch every school day is a feat of science and logistics. Molded into shape by nutrition... more

Genetic engineering breakthroughs in the late 1960s and early 1970s came with a lot of promise—and peril too. Fears about... more

Genetic engineering breakthroughs in the late 1960s and early 1970s came with a lot of promise—and peril too. Fears about... more

ALS is a fatal neurological disease that kills motor neurons. Even though it was first described more than 150 years... more

In 1973 a bombshell study appeared in the premier scientific journal Science. It was called “On Being Sane in... more

For more than 100 years, biologists who suggested that some cancers may be caused by viruses were the pariahs of... more

In 1973 biochemist Bruce Ames created a simple test that showed if chemicals had the potential to cause cancer. The... more

Ozempic and others in this family of drugs are nothing short of miraculous. Meant to treat Type 2 Diabetes, the... more

The impact of cars on wildlife extends beyond roadkill, affecting species that never venture near roads. Car noise disrupts bird... more

In 1856, Henry Perkin's attempt to synthesize quinine led to something very different: a vibrant purple dye. Perkin’s mauve revolutionized... more