This year, US politics was dominated by the run-up to October elections, with science policy issues playing a role here and elsewhere around the world.
This year, US politics was dominated by the run-up to October elections, with science policy issues playing a role here and elsewhere around the world.
The science images and videos that captured our attention in 2012
Tumor cells can exhibit different behaviors despite being genetically indistinguishable.
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, climate scientists should make their consensus about climate change known to all who care to listen.
NYU’s Langone Medical Center continues to struggle from the lasting impact of the 15-foot storm surge that accompanied the recent hurricane.
A new assessment reveals that the Arctic’s environment is rapidly deteriorating, threatening species and global weather patterns.
Scientists engineer a spectrum of artificial pigments to understand how animals see in color.
Breeding plants that can convert more carbon dioxide to food could help feed a growing population.
Certain immune cells keep adipose tissue in check by helping to define normal and abnormal physiological states.
A hormone called jasmonate mediates plants' responses to touch and can boost defenses against pests.