The Smithsonian's goal for science resources in grades PK–12 is to provide a well-rounded, inquiry-based, and engaging educational experience that nurtures scientific literacy, critical thinking, and ...

Planetary science is the study of the celestial bodies that orbit stars, with a particular focus on our own solar system. This includes studying the formation and evolution of planets, the moons ...

Created with Sketch. Epigenetics—the science of modifications in how genes are expressed—illustrates the complex interplay between “nature” and “nurture.” An individual’s environment ...

Oct. 31, 2024 — Recent rules that require all new building and road projects in England to address and offset their impact on nature are excellent in principle but flawed in their implementation ...

Nov. 6, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a new way to detect per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water. This marks an important step forward in creating testing devices that are ...

In medieval times, astrology was considered a serious science, a branch of astronomy. Curator Larisa Grollemond of the Getty Museum, walks us through the medieval zodiac and how someone’s sign ...

What type of research or background information will you provide ... We are always looking for deep-dive explorations of new developments in science and technology, articles that use empirical ...

A study trumpeting the value of applying rigorous standards to scientific research was retracted, in part because the authors didn’t follow their own advice. In the sprawling project, scientists ...

He had set chemistry on the path to becoming a modern science. "The crucial step was to write down ... Dalton proposed that this was due to the nature of the particles - the atoms - that made up the ...

Misty Jones, director of San Diego’s public library system, who before becoming a librarian worked as both a probation officer and a mental health technician in a psychiatric ward. Like many ...

Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters. November 8, 2024 • Abortion was on the ballot in 10 states, and seven of them ...

Drawing on unique survey and administrative data from more than 800 organizations in 5 cities worldwide, this study shows how civil society organizations adapt their integrative practices to the ...