Q&A: What do scientists need to learn next about blocking enzymes to treat disease?

Enzymes are the molecular machines that power life; they build and break down molecules, copy DNA, digest food, and drive ...
WGBH

'Zombie' cells have scientists rethinking how we age — and what to do about it

It’s no secret that stress isn’t good for you. But just how bad is it? Well, in the last few decades, scientists have linked psychological stress to changes in our DNA that look a lot like what ...
Pew Research Center

Do Americans Think the Country Is Losing or Gaining Ground in Science?

Republicans and Democrats agree that it’s important the U.S. is a world leader in science, but sharply diverge on how the U.S ...
IFLScience

What Do Scientists And NASA Actually Think Of Aliens And UFOs?

James is a published author with multiple pop-history and science books to his name. He specializes in history, space, strange science, and anything out of the ordinary.View full profile James is a ...
Yahoo

Research replication can determine how well science is working – but how do scientists replicate studies?

Some research teams work on replicating prior studies to assess the value of a body of work. AzmanL/E+ via Getty Images Back in high school chemistry, I remember waiting with my bench partner for ...
Ars Technica

Scientists: It’s do or die time for America’s primacy exploring the Solar System

Federal funding is about to run out for 19 active space missions studying Earth’s climate, exploring the Solar System, and probing mysteries of the Universe. This year’s budget expires at the end of ...
Michigan Technological University

What is Sustainability Science?

Sustainability science is an emerging field of academic research. Sustainability scientists focus on understanding and addressing the complex interactions between humans and the natural world from an ...