The MIT physicist has demonstrated the importance of clusters of RNA polymerase and other transcription mediators in regulating RNA production.

NASA’s vegetable production system, known as Veggie, may help pave the way for more sophisticated systems that could supplement astronauts’ diets during long trips to space.

The majority of lakes studied experienced increased bloom intensity over the past few decades.

The draft budget includes deep cuts for science funding, hacking more than $5.5 billion from the NIH’s allotment, but historically Congress has not accepted the White House’s proposals.

The bill for fiscal year 2019 increases allocations for NSF, FDA, and others above 2018 levels.

The past five years have been the warmest-ever, NASA and NOAA announce.

From missing paychecks to delayed grants to canceled travel, federal research is feeling the sting.

Data from the Indian Space Research Organization’s Chandrayaan 1 spacecraft show frost on the lunar north and south poles.

Identifying microbes from Earth that can survive on spacecraft may help scientists eliminate them from future space missions and from searches for extraterrestrial life.

NASA, NSF, and NIH are expected to receive higher financial backing for the 2019 fiscal year, going above and beyond the President’s proposed budget.  

The five high-profile scientists are charged with helping strengthen international cooperation.

The US Senate narrowly approved the politician, who does not have a science background.

NIH, NSF, and the DOE’s Office of Science will be among the agencies with budget increases if the omnibus bill is passed.

Funds for the NIH and NSF would stay flat, while some agencies, including the FDA and NASA, would see increases.

The president’s picks for the two science-related positions must be confirmed by the Senate. 

The virologist turned NASA astronaut pioneered DNA sequencing in space and conducted experiments in microgravity.

The most recent bill from appropriators increases NASA funds from current levels and rescues the National Science Foundation from President Trump's deeper cuts.

The latest stats on volunteers’ efforts in recent months to preserve environmental information generated by federal science agencies

NASA researchers have discovered ancient microbes locked inside minerals, suggesting a possible niche for interstellar life.