Science

The 20th-century French philosopher Simone Weil once said that compassion was an impossibility. She said it is “a more astounding miracle than walking on water.” The word she used for meeting the needs of the sufferer is not love or…

Supermarket shelves can look full despite the food systems underneath them being under strain. Fruit may be stacked neatly, chilled meat may be in place. It appears that supply chains are functioning well. But appearances can be deceiving.

Whether you’re single, in a relationship, or even a situationship, fall in love with these sci-fi couples this Valentine’s Day.

In a recent study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Wanyue Zhao and her colleagues used volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to analyze the composition of scents given off by mummies and their embalming materials. The results showed differences in…

Scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular “switch” that powers sperm for their final, high-speed dash toward an egg. By tracking how sperm use glucose as fuel, the team discovered how dormant cells suddenly flip into overdrive, burning…

For most young people, learning about social and political issues doesn’t start with a textbook. It starts with a phone.

From ‘Roswell’ to ‘Outlander,’ these romantic sci-fi TV series are guaranteed to warm cold hearts this winter.

On Episode 197 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with Aarti Holla-Maini and Rick Jenet about the importance of the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs.

This week, researchers reported on a juvenile great white shark caught by fishermen in Spanish Mediterranean waters. China’s clean air initiatives have resulted in major public health gains, but may have one unintended consequence. And satellite data revealed that boreal…

The Rosette Nebula is located 5,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Monoceros.