Decades can pass between the discovery of a new animal or plant and its official debut in the scientific literature.
Decades can pass between the discovery of a new animal or plant and its official debut in the scientific literature.
An all-female species, distantly related to flatworms, steals all of genetic material it needs to diversify its genome.
Obama wants to invest in science and technology, but a divided Congress and looming budget cuts could make it difficult to keep his promises.
The crucial importance of language in the debate over the regulation of direct-to-consumer genetic tests
Nominated as a write-in candidate as a protest against the anti-science incumbent, famed naturalist Charles Darwin won 4,000 congressional votes in a Georgia county.
From education to space, science fared well at the polls on Tuesday.
Biotech, pharmaceutical, and insurance companies have spent a record-breaking amount this election—nearly $200 million.
A number of studies have linked genes and hormones to political attitudes and behaviors, though the evidence remains controversial.
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announces his support for President Barack Obama's reelection, citing concern over climate change.
More stories surface about how last week’s super storm is affecting research up and down the coast—and how science is fighting back.