Covering the outer reaches of space to the tiniest microbes in our bodies, Science Friday is the source for entertaining and educational... more
We go inside the scientifically accurate ER world created for the TV show with one of its medical consultants.
The ISS is set to be decommissioned in 2030. Several companies are competing for NASA contracts to build commercial space... more
What happens when AI moves beyond convincing chatbots and custom image generators to something that matches—or outperforms—humans?
It’s not just in your stuffy head. Seasonal allergies are getting worse as pollen season gets longer and more intense.
Food allergies are on the rise. For kids with less severe peanut allergies, one potential treatment could be found in... more
The cuts hit multiple agencies, affecting work on HIV, gun violence prevention, vaccines, minority health research, and more.
Emergency response experts say that funding and staff cuts at the National Weather Service could mean less reliable weather forecast.... more
When the Chicago-size iceberg drifted away, scientists seized the opportunity to study the life and geologic formations hidden below.
Mental health information on social media can be both revelatory and misleading. How do clinicians and their patients make sense... more
Engineers take an in-depth look at why the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed and how to prevent future... more
The company has genetic data of 15 million people, which could be shared with a future buyer. Here’s how to... more
Certain words are overrepresented in text written by AI language models. A study investigates why such patterns develop. Also, the... more
TB kills more than a million people each year. Dr. Mireille Kamariza has spent her career developing better detection and... more
In a new book, author John Green traces how the disease has impacted culture, geography, and even fashion over the... more
Researchers built the largest 3D map of our universe yet. What they found supports the idea that dark energy could... more
After nine months aboard the International Space Station, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally landed back on Earth.... more
The framework of Adverse Childhood Experiences started with an unexpected finding over 30 years ago. How is our approach changing?... more
Former NIH director Dr. Harold Varmus speaks out about what recent budget cuts and policy changes could mean for science.
Fungal networks in the ground ferry crucial nutrients to plants. But how do brainless organisms form complex supply chain networks?... more
Layoffs at the agency, which releases weather forecasts and monitors extreme weather, could have serious implications. Also, funds for climate... more